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Chapter III
I MEET MR. REGINALD GILLESPIE There was a man in our town, And he was wondrous wise, He jump'd into a bramble-bush, And scratch'd out both his eyes; But when he saw his eyes were out, With all his might and main He jump'd into another bush, And scratch'd them in again. --_Old Ballad_. As I neared the boat-house I saw a dark figure sprawled on the veranda and my Japanese boy spoke to me softly. The moon was at full and I drew up in the shadow of the house and waited.
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an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “REGINALD GILLESPIE There was a man in our town, And he was wondrous wise, He jump'd into a bramble-bush, And scratch'd out both his eyes; But when he saw his eyes were out, With all his might and main He jump'd into another bush, And scratch'd them in again.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “REGINALD GILLESPIE There was a man in our town, And he was wondrous wise, He jump'd into a bramble-bush, And scratch'd out both his eyes; But when he saw his eyes were out, With all his might and main He jump'd into another bush, And scratch'd them in again.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “The moon was at full and I drew up in the shadow of the house and waited.”
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading “REGINALD GILLESPIE There was a man in our town, And he was wondrous wise, He jump'd into a bramble-bush, And scratch'd out both his eyes; But when he saw his eyes were out, With all his might and main He jump'd into another bush, And scratch'd them in again.”
A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.
From this reading “The moon was at full and I drew up in the shadow of the house and waited.”
strange, beautiful, and impressive
From this reading “REGINALD GILLESPIE There was a man in our town, And he was wondrous wise, He jump'd into a bramble-bush, And scratch'd out both his eyes; But when he saw his eyes were out, With all his might and main He jump'd into another bush, And scratch'd them in again.”
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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 REGINALD GILLESPIE There was a man in our town, And he was wondrous wise, He jump'd into a bramble-bush, And scratch'd out both his eyes; But when he saw his eyes were out, With all his might and main He jump'd into another bush, And scratch'd them in again.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading REGINALD GILLESPIE There was a man in our town, And he was wondrous wise, He jump'd into a bramble-bush, And scratch'd out both his eyes; But when he saw his eyes were out, With all his might and main He jump'd into another bush, And scratch'd them in again.
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From this reading REGINALD GILLESPIE There was a man in our town, And he was wondrous wise, He jump'd into a bramble-bush, And scratch'd out both his eyes; But when he saw his eyes were out, With all his might and main He jump'd into another bush, And scratch'd them in again.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading REGINALD GILLESPIE There was a man in our town, And he was wondrous wise, He jump'd into a bramble-bush, And scratch'd out both his eyes; But when he saw his eyes were out, With all his might and main He jump'd into another bush, And scratch'd them in again.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading REGINALD GILLESPIE There was a man in our town, And he was wondrous wise, He jump'd into a bramble-bush, And scratch'd out both his eyes; But when he saw his eyes were out, With all his might and main He jump'd into another bush, And scratch'd them in again.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As I neared the boat-house I saw a dark figure sprawled on the veranda and my Japanese boy spoke to me softly.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The moon was at full and I drew up in the shadow of the house and waited.
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From this reading --_Old Ballad_.
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From this reading As I neared the boat-house I saw a dark figure sprawled on the veranda and my Japanese boy spoke to me softly.
the two together, not just one
From this reading REGINALD GILLESPIE There was a man in our town, And he was wondrous wise, He jump'd into a bramble-bush, And scratch'd out both his eyes; But when he saw his eyes were out, With all his might and main He jump'd into another bush, And scratch'd them in again.
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From this reading As I neared the boat-house I saw a dark figure sprawled on the veranda and my Japanese boy spoke to me softly.
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From this reading REGINALD GILLESPIE There was a man in our town, And he was wondrous wise, He jump'd into a bramble-bush, And scratch'd out both his eyes; But when he saw his eyes were out, With all his might and main He jump'd into another bush, And scratch'd them in again.
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From this reading REGINALD GILLESPIE There was a man in our town, And he was wondrous wise, He jump'd into a bramble-bush, And scratch'd out both his eyes; But when he saw his eyes were out, With all his might and main He jump'd into another bush, And scratch'd them in again.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading REGINALD GILLESPIE There was a man in our town, And he was wondrous wise, He jump'd into a bramble-bush, And scratch'd out both his eyes; But when he saw his eyes were out, With all his might and main He jump'd into another bush, And scratch'd them in again.
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From this reading As I neared the boat-house I saw a dark figure sprawled on the veranda and my Japanese boy spoke to me softly.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading The moon was at full and I drew up in the shadow of the house and waited.
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From this reading REGINALD GILLESPIE There was a man in our town, And he was wondrous wise, He jump'd into a bramble-bush, And scratch'd out both his eyes; But when he saw his eyes were out, With all his might and main He jump'd into another bush, And scratch'd them in again.
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From this reading As I neared the boat-house I saw a dark figure sprawled on the veranda and my Japanese boy spoke to me softly.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The moon was at full and I drew up in the shadow of the house and waited.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading REGINALD GILLESPIE There was a man in our town, And he was wondrous wise, He jump'd into a bramble-bush, And scratch'd out both his eyes; But when he saw his eyes were out, With all his might and main He jump'd into another bush, And scratch'd them in again.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading REGINALD GILLESPIE There was a man in our town, And he was wondrous wise, He jump'd into a bramble-bush, And scratch'd out both his eyes; But when he saw his eyes were out, With all his might and main He jump'd into another bush, And scratch'd them in again.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading REGINALD GILLESPIE There was a man in our town, And he was wondrous wise, He jump'd into a bramble-bush, And scratch'd out both his eyes; But when he saw his eyes were out, With all his might and main He jump'd into another bush, And scratch'd them in again.
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From this reading The moon was at full and I drew up in the shadow of the house and waited.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I MEET MR.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading REGINALD GILLESPIE There was a man in our town, And he was wondrous wise, He jump'd into a bramble-bush, And scratch'd out both his eyes; But when he saw his eyes were out, With all his might and main He jump'd into another bush, And scratch'd them in again.
moving to the inside of something
From this reading REGINALD GILLESPIE There was a man in our town, And he was wondrous wise, He jump'd into a bramble-bush, And scratch'd out both his eyes; But when he saw his eyes were out, With all his might and main He jump'd into another bush, And scratch'd them in again.
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From this reading As I neared the boat-house I saw a dark figure sprawled on the veranda and my Japanese boy spoke to me softly.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading REGINALD GILLESPIE There was a man in our town, And he was wondrous wise, He jump'd into a bramble-bush, And scratch'd out both his eyes; But when he saw his eyes were out, With all his might and main He jump'd into another bush, And scratch'd them in again.
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From this reading REGINALD GILLESPIE There was a man in our town, And he was wondrous wise, He jump'd into a bramble-bush, And scratch'd out both his eyes; But when he saw his eyes were out, With all his might and main He jump'd into another bush, And scratch'd them in again.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading REGINALD GILLESPIE There was a man in our town, And he was wondrous wise, He jump'd into a bramble-bush, And scratch'd out both his eyes; But when he saw his eyes were out, With all his might and main He jump'd into another bush, And scratch'd them in again.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading As I neared the boat-house I saw a dark figure sprawled on the veranda and my Japanese boy spoke to me softly.
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From this reading I MEET MR.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading REGINALD GILLESPIE There was a man in our town, And he was wondrous wise, He jump'd into a bramble-bush, And scratch'd out both his eyes; But when he saw his eyes were out, With all his might and main He jump'd into another bush, And scratch'd them in again.
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From this reading The moon was at full and I drew up in the shadow of the house and waited.
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From this reading I MEET MR.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading As I neared the boat-house I saw a dark figure sprawled on the veranda and my Japanese boy spoke to me softly.
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From this reading As I neared the boat-house I saw a dark figure sprawled on the veranda and my Japanese boy spoke to me softly.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The moon was at full and I drew up in the shadow of the house and waited.
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From this reading --_Old Ballad_.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading As I neared the boat-house I saw a dark figure sprawled on the veranda and my Japanese boy spoke to me softly.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading REGINALD GILLESPIE There was a man in our town, And he was wondrous wise, He jump'd into a bramble-bush, And scratch'd out both his eyes; But when he saw his eyes were out, With all his might and main He jump'd into another bush, And scratch'd them in again.
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From this reading REGINALD GILLESPIE There was a man in our town, And he was wondrous wise, He jump'd into a bramble-bush, And scratch'd out both his eyes; But when he saw his eyes were out, With all his might and main He jump'd into another bush, And scratch'd them in again.
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From this reading REGINALD GILLESPIE There was a man in our town, And he was wondrous wise, He jump'd into a bramble-bush, And scratch'd out both his eyes; But when he saw his eyes were out, With all his might and main He jump'd into another bush, And scratch'd them in again.
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From this reading REGINALD GILLESPIE There was a man in our town, And he was wondrous wise, He jump'd into a bramble-bush, And scratch'd out both his eyes; But when he saw his eyes were out, With all his might and main He jump'd into another bush, And scratch'd them in again.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading REGINALD GILLESPIE There was a man in our town, And he was wondrous wise, He jump'd into a bramble-bush, And scratch'd out both his eyes; But when he saw his eyes were out, With all his might and main He jump'd into another bush, And scratch'd them in again.
A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.
From this reading The moon was at full and I drew up in the shadow of the house and waited.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading As I neared the boat-house I saw a dark figure sprawled on the veranda and my Japanese boy spoke to me softly.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading As I neared the boat-house I saw a dark figure sprawled on the veranda and my Japanese boy spoke to me softly.
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From this reading As I neared the boat-house I saw a dark figure sprawled on the veranda and my Japanese boy spoke to me softly.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading As I neared the boat-house I saw a dark figure sprawled on the veranda and my Japanese boy spoke to me softly.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading REGINALD GILLESPIE There was a man in our town, And he was wondrous wise, He jump'd into a bramble-bush, And scratch'd out both his eyes; But when he saw his eyes were out, With all his might and main He jump'd into another bush, And scratch'd them in again.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading REGINALD GILLESPIE There was a man in our town, And he was wondrous wise, He jump'd into a bramble-bush, And scratch'd out both his eyes; But when he saw his eyes were out, With all his might and main He jump'd into another bush, And scratch'd them in again.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading As I neared the boat-house I saw a dark figure sprawled on the veranda and my Japanese boy spoke to me softly.
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From this reading REGINALD GILLESPIE There was a man in our town, And he was wondrous wise, He jump'd into a bramble-bush, And scratch'd out both his eyes; But when he saw his eyes were out, With all his might and main He jump'd into another bush, And scratch'd them in again.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The moon was at full and I drew up in the shadow of the house and waited.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading As I neared the boat-house I saw a dark figure sprawled on the veranda and my Japanese boy spoke to me softly.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The moon was at full and I drew up in the shadow of the house and waited.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading REGINALD GILLESPIE There was a man in our town, And he was wondrous wise, He jump'd into a bramble-bush, And scratch'd out both his eyes; But when he saw his eyes were out, With all his might and main He jump'd into another bush, And scratch'd them in again.
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading REGINALD GILLESPIE There was a man in our town, And he was wondrous wise, He jump'd into a bramble-bush, And scratch'd out both his eyes; But when he saw his eyes were out, With all his might and main He jump'd into another bush, And scratch'd them in again.
at the time that
From this reading REGINALD GILLESPIE There was a man in our town, And he was wondrous wise, He jump'd into a bramble-bush, And scratch'd out both his eyes; But when he saw his eyes were out, With all his might and main He jump'd into another bush, And scratch'd them in again.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading REGINALD GILLESPIE There was a man in our town, And he was wondrous wise, He jump'd into a bramble-bush, And scratch'd out both his eyes; But when he saw his eyes were out, With all his might and main He jump'd into another bush, And scratch'd them in again.
in the company of; together with
From this reading REGINALD GILLESPIE There was a man in our town, And he was wondrous wise, He jump'd into a bramble-bush, And scratch'd out both his eyes; But when he saw his eyes were out, With all his might and main He jump'd into another bush, And scratch'd them in again.
strange, beautiful, and impressive
From this reading REGINALD GILLESPIE There was a man in our town, And he was wondrous wise, He jump'd into a bramble-bush, And scratch'd out both his eyes; But when he saw his eyes were out, With all his might and main He jump'd into another bush, And scratch'd them in again.
