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Chapter I
[Sidenote: Sam had led a peaceful and impecunious life--until a voice cut in on a phone and said: Sam, this is You] You are not supposed to believe this story, and if you ask Sam Yoder about it, he is apt to say that it's all a lie. But Sam is a bit sensitive about it. He does not want the question of privacy to be raised again--especially in Rosie's hearing. And there are other matters. But it's all perfectly respectable and straightforward.
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on the subject of; concerning
From this reading “[Sidenote: Sam had led a peaceful and impecunious life--until a voice cut in on a phone and said: Sam, this is You] You are not supposed to believe this story, and if you ask Sam Yoder about it, he is apt to say that it's all a lie.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “He does not want the question of privacy to be raised again--especially in Rosie's hearing.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “[Sidenote: Sam had led a peaceful and impecunious life--until a voice cut in on a phone and said: Sam, this is You] You are not supposed to believe this story, and if you ask Sam Yoder about it, he is apt to say that it's all a lie.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “[Sidenote: Sam had led a peaceful and impecunious life--until a voice cut in on a phone and said: Sam, this is You] You are not supposed to believe this story, and if you ask Sam Yoder about it, he is apt to say that it's all a lie.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “He does not want the question of privacy to be raised again--especially in Rosie's hearing.”
up to a particular time
From this reading “[Sidenote: Sam had led a peaceful and impecunious life--until a voice cut in on a phone and said: Sam, this is You] You are not supposed to believe this story, and if you ask Sam Yoder about it, he is apt to say that it's all a lie.”
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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 [Sidenote: Sam had led a peaceful and impecunious life--until a voice cut in on a phone and said: Sam, this is You] You are not supposed to believe this story, and if you ask Sam Yoder about it, he is apt to say that it's all a lie.
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading [Sidenote: Sam had led a peaceful and impecunious life--until a voice cut in on a phone and said: Sam, this is You] You are not supposed to believe this story, and if you ask Sam Yoder about it, he is apt to say that it's all a lie.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading He does not want the question of privacy to be raised again--especially in Rosie's hearing.
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From this reading [Sidenote: Sam had led a peaceful and impecunious life--until a voice cut in on a phone and said: Sam, this is You] You are not supposed to believe this story, and if you ask Sam Yoder about it, he is apt to say that it's all a lie.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading [Sidenote: Sam had led a peaceful and impecunious life--until a voice cut in on a phone and said: Sam, this is You] You are not supposed to believe this story, and if you ask Sam Yoder about it, he is apt to say that it's all a lie.
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From this reading [Sidenote: Sam had led a peaceful and impecunious life--until a voice cut in on a phone and said: Sam, this is You] You are not supposed to believe this story, and if you ask Sam Yoder about it, he is apt to say that it's all a lie.
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading [Sidenote: Sam had led a peaceful and impecunious life--until a voice cut in on a phone and said: Sam, this is You] You are not supposed to believe this story, and if you ask Sam Yoder about it, he is apt to say that it's all a lie.
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From this reading [Sidenote: Sam had led a peaceful and impecunious life--until a voice cut in on a phone and said: Sam, this is You] You are not supposed to believe this story, and if you ask Sam Yoder about it, he is apt to say that it's all a lie.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He does not want the question of privacy to be raised again--especially in Rosie's hearing.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading [Sidenote: Sam had led a peaceful and impecunious life--until a voice cut in on a phone and said: Sam, this is You] You are not supposed to believe this story, and if you ask Sam Yoder about it, he is apt to say that it's all a lie.
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From this reading But Sam is a bit sensitive about it.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But Sam is a bit sensitive about it.
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From this reading [Sidenote: Sam had led a peaceful and impecunious life--until a voice cut in on a phone and said: Sam, this is You] You are not supposed to believe this story, and if you ask Sam Yoder about it, he is apt to say that it's all a lie.
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He does not want the question of privacy to be raised again--especially in Rosie's hearing.
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From this reading He does not want the question of privacy to be raised again--especially in Rosie's hearing.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading [Sidenote: Sam had led a peaceful and impecunious life--until a voice cut in on a phone and said: Sam, this is You] You are not supposed to believe this story, and if you ask Sam Yoder about it, he is apt to say that it's all a lie.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading [Sidenote: Sam had led a peaceful and impecunious life--until a voice cut in on a phone and said: Sam, this is You] You are not supposed to believe this story, and if you ask Sam Yoder about it, he is apt to say that it's all a lie.
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From this reading He does not want the question of privacy to be raised again--especially in Rosie's hearing.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading [Sidenote: Sam had led a peaceful and impecunious life--until a voice cut in on a phone and said: Sam, this is You] You are not supposed to believe this story, and if you ask Sam Yoder about it, he is apt to say that it's all a lie.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading [Sidenote: Sam had led a peaceful and impecunious life--until a voice cut in on a phone and said: Sam, this is You] You are not supposed to believe this story, and if you ask Sam Yoder about it, he is apt to say that it's all a lie.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading [Sidenote: Sam had led a peaceful and impecunious life--until a voice cut in on a phone and said: Sam, this is You] You are not supposed to believe this story, and if you ask Sam Yoder about it, he is apt to say that it's all a lie.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading [Sidenote: Sam had led a peaceful and impecunious life--until a voice cut in on a phone and said: Sam, this is You] You are not supposed to believe this story, and if you ask Sam Yoder about it, he is apt to say that it's all a lie.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading [Sidenote: Sam had led a peaceful and impecunious life--until a voice cut in on a phone and said: Sam, this is You] You are not supposed to believe this story, and if you ask Sam Yoder about it, he is apt to say that it's all a lie.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading [Sidenote: Sam had led a peaceful and impecunious life--until a voice cut in on a phone and said: Sam, this is You] You are not supposed to believe this story, and if you ask Sam Yoder about it, he is apt to say that it's all a lie.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading [Sidenote: Sam had led a peaceful and impecunious life--until a voice cut in on a phone and said: Sam, this is You] You are not supposed to believe this story, and if you ask Sam Yoder about it, he is apt to say that it's all a lie.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading [Sidenote: Sam had led a peaceful and impecunious life--until a voice cut in on a phone and said: Sam, this is You] You are not supposed to believe this story, and if you ask Sam Yoder about it, he is apt to say that it's all a lie.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading [Sidenote: Sam had led a peaceful and impecunious life--until a voice cut in on a phone and said: Sam, this is You] You are not supposed to believe this story, and if you ask Sam Yoder about it, he is apt to say that it's all a lie.
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From this reading And there are other matters.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading [Sidenote: Sam had led a peaceful and impecunious life--until a voice cut in on a phone and said: Sam, this is You] You are not supposed to believe this story, and if you ask Sam Yoder about it, he is apt to say that it's all a lie.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He does not want the question of privacy to be raised again--especially in Rosie's hearing.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading [Sidenote: Sam had led a peaceful and impecunious life--until a voice cut in on a phone and said: Sam, this is You] You are not supposed to believe this story, and if you ask Sam Yoder about it, he is apt to say that it's all a lie.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading And there are other matters.
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From this reading [Sidenote: Sam had led a peaceful and impecunious life--until a voice cut in on a phone and said: Sam, this is You] You are not supposed to believe this story, and if you ask Sam Yoder about it, he is apt to say that it's all a lie.
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From this reading But it's all perfectly respectable and straightforward.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading [Sidenote: Sam had led a peaceful and impecunious life--until a voice cut in on a phone and said: Sam, this is You] You are not supposed to believe this story, and if you ask Sam Yoder about it, he is apt to say that it's all a lie.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He does not want the question of privacy to be raised again--especially in Rosie's hearing.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading He does not want the question of privacy to be raised again--especially in Rosie's hearing.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He does not want the question of privacy to be raised again--especially in Rosie's hearing.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading But it's all perfectly respectable and straightforward.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He does not want the question of privacy to be raised again--especially in Rosie's hearing.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading [Sidenote: Sam had led a peaceful and impecunious life--until a voice cut in on a phone and said: Sam, this is You] You are not supposed to believe this story, and if you ask Sam Yoder about it, he is apt to say that it's all a lie.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading [Sidenote: Sam had led a peaceful and impecunious life--until a voice cut in on a phone and said: Sam, this is You] You are not supposed to believe this story, and if you ask Sam Yoder about it, he is apt to say that it's all a lie.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading [Sidenote: Sam had led a peaceful and impecunious life--until a voice cut in on a phone and said: Sam, this is You] You are not supposed to believe this story, and if you ask Sam Yoder about it, he is apt to say that it's all a lie.
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From this reading But Sam is a bit sensitive about it.
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From this reading [Sidenote: Sam had led a peaceful and impecunious life--until a voice cut in on a phone and said: Sam, this is You] You are not supposed to believe this story, and if you ask Sam Yoder about it, he is apt to say that it's all a lie.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading [Sidenote: Sam had led a peaceful and impecunious life--until a voice cut in on a phone and said: Sam, this is You] You are not supposed to believe this story, and if you ask Sam Yoder about it, he is apt to say that it's all a lie.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading But it's all perfectly respectable and straightforward.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading [Sidenote: Sam had led a peaceful and impecunious life--until a voice cut in on a phone and said: Sam, this is You] You are not supposed to believe this story, and if you ask Sam Yoder about it, he is apt to say that it's all a lie.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading [Sidenote: Sam had led a peaceful and impecunious life--until a voice cut in on a phone and said: Sam, this is You] You are not supposed to believe this story, and if you ask Sam Yoder about it, he is apt to say that it's all a lie.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He does not want the question of privacy to be raised again--especially in Rosie's hearing.
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From this reading And there are other matters.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading [Sidenote: Sam had led a peaceful and impecunious life--until a voice cut in on a phone and said: Sam, this is You] You are not supposed to believe this story, and if you ask Sam Yoder about it, he is apt to say that it's all a lie.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading [Sidenote: Sam had led a peaceful and impecunious life--until a voice cut in on a phone and said: Sam, this is You] You are not supposed to believe this story, and if you ask Sam Yoder about it, he is apt to say that it's all a lie.
up to a particular time
From this reading [Sidenote: Sam had led a peaceful and impecunious life--until a voice cut in on a phone and said: Sam, this is You] You are not supposed to believe this story, and if you ask Sam Yoder about it, he is apt to say that it's all a lie.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading [Sidenote: Sam had led a peaceful and impecunious life--until a voice cut in on a phone and said: Sam, this is You] You are not supposed to believe this story, and if you ask Sam Yoder about it, he is apt to say that it's all a lie.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He does not want the question of privacy to be raised again--especially in Rosie's hearing.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading [Sidenote: Sam had led a peaceful and impecunious life--until a voice cut in on a phone and said: Sam, this is You] You are not supposed to believe this story, and if you ask Sam Yoder about it, he is apt to say that it's all a lie.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading [Sidenote: Sam had led a peaceful and impecunious life--until a voice cut in on a phone and said: Sam, this is You] You are not supposed to believe this story, and if you ask Sam Yoder about it, he is apt to say that it's all a lie.
