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Chapter VIII
MR. HUBBARD (to RED RIDING HOOD). I don't know if you're interested in wolves at all, Miss Hood. I heard a very good story about one the other day. (He begins to tell it, but she has hurried away before he can remember whether it was Thursday or Friday.)
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on the subject of; concerning
From this reading “I heard a very good story about one the other day.”
earlier than; in front of
From this reading “(He begins to tell it, but she has hurried away before he can remember whether it was Thursday or Friday.)”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “I heard a very good story about one the other day.”
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “(He begins to tell it, but she has hurried away before he can remember whether it was Thursday or Friday.)”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “I don't know if you're interested in wolves at all, Miss Hood.”
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading “I heard a very good story about one the other day.”
To recall to mind.
From this reading “(He begins to tell it, but she has hurried away before he can remember whether it was Thursday or Friday.)”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “(He begins to tell it, but she has hurried away before he can remember whether it was Thursday or Friday.)”
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading “(He begins to tell it, but she has hurried away before he can remember whether it was Thursday or Friday.)”
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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 I heard a very good story about one the other day.
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading I heard a very good story about one the other day.
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From this reading I don't know if you're interested in wolves at all, Miss Hood.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading I don't know if you're interested in wolves at all, Miss Hood.
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From this reading (He begins to tell it, but she has hurried away before he can remember whether it was Thursday or Friday.)
earlier than; in front of
From this reading (He begins to tell it, but she has hurried away before he can remember whether it was Thursday or Friday.)
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From this reading (He begins to tell it, but she has hurried away before he can remember whether it was Thursday or Friday.)
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading (He begins to tell it, but she has hurried away before he can remember whether it was Thursday or Friday.)
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading (He begins to tell it, but she has hurried away before he can remember whether it was Thursday or Friday.)
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From this reading I heard a very good story about one the other day.
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From this reading I don't know if you're interested in wolves at all, Miss Hood.
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From this reading (He begins to tell it, but she has hurried away before he can remember whether it was Thursday or Friday.)
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading I heard a very good story about one the other day.
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading (He begins to tell it, but she has hurried away before he can remember whether it was Thursday or Friday.)
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading (He begins to tell it, but she has hurried away before he can remember whether it was Thursday or Friday.)
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From this reading I heard a very good story about one the other day.
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From this reading HUBBARD (to RED RIDING HOOD).
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From this reading HUBBARD (to RED RIDING HOOD).
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From this reading (He begins to tell it, but she has hurried away before he can remember whether it was Thursday or Friday.)
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I don't know if you're interested in wolves at all, Miss Hood.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading I don't know if you're interested in wolves at all, Miss Hood.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I don't know if you're interested in wolves at all, Miss Hood.
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From this reading I don't know if you're interested in wolves at all, Miss Hood.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading (He begins to tell it, but she has hurried away before he can remember whether it was Thursday or Friday.)
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading I don't know if you're interested in wolves at all, Miss Hood.
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From this reading I don't know if you're interested in wolves at all, Miss Hood.
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From this reading MR.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading I heard a very good story about one the other day.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading (He begins to tell it, but she has hurried away before he can remember whether it was Thursday or Friday.)
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From this reading I heard a very good story about one the other day.
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From this reading HUBBARD (to RED RIDING HOOD).
To recall to mind.
From this reading (He begins to tell it, but she has hurried away before he can remember whether it was Thursday or Friday.)
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From this reading HUBBARD (to RED RIDING HOOD).
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading (He begins to tell it, but she has hurried away before he can remember whether it was Thursday or Friday.)
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From this reading I heard a very good story about one the other day.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading (He begins to tell it, but she has hurried away before he can remember whether it was Thursday or Friday.)
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I heard a very good story about one the other day.
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From this reading (He begins to tell it, but she has hurried away before he can remember whether it was Thursday or Friday.)
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading HUBBARD (to RED RIDING HOOD).
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From this reading I heard a very good story about one the other day.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading (He begins to tell it, but she has hurried away before he can remember whether it was Thursday or Friday.)
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading (He begins to tell it, but she has hurried away before he can remember whether it was Thursday or Friday.)
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From this reading I don't know if you're interested in wolves at all, Miss Hood.
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From this reading I don't know if you're interested in wolves at all, Miss Hood.
