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Chapter XX
EDNA MAKES HER PLANS When she had finished reading the many pages of the letter, Edna leaned back on the sofa and closed her eyes. Ralph sat upright in his chair and gazed intently before him. "So we are not to see the captain again," he said presently. "But I suppose that when a man has a thing to do, the best thing is to go and do it." "Yes," said his sister, "that is the best thing."
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an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"So we are not to see the captain again," he said presently.”
earlier than; in front of
From this reading “Ralph sat upright in his chair and gazed intently before him.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “"So we are not to see the captain again," he said presently.”
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “"But I suppose that when a man has a thing to do, the best thing is to go and do it."”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “"But I suppose that when a man has a thing to do, the best thing is to go and do it."”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"But I suppose that when a man has a thing to do, the best thing is to go and do it."”
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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 "But I suppose that when a man has a thing to do, the best thing is to go and do it."
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "So we are not to see the captain again," he said presently.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading EDNA MAKES HER PLANS When she had finished reading the many pages of the letter, Edna leaned back on the sofa and closed her eyes.
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "So we are not to see the captain again," he said presently.
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From this reading EDNA MAKES HER PLANS When she had finished reading the many pages of the letter, Edna leaned back on the sofa and closed her eyes.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Ralph sat upright in his chair and gazed intently before him.
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From this reading "But I suppose that when a man has a thing to do, the best thing is to go and do it."
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "But I suppose that when a man has a thing to do, the best thing is to go and do it."
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading "So we are not to see the captain again," he said presently.
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From this reading Ralph sat upright in his chair and gazed intently before him.
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From this reading EDNA MAKES HER PLANS When she had finished reading the many pages of the letter, Edna leaned back on the sofa and closed her eyes.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "But I suppose that when a man has a thing to do, the best thing is to go and do it."
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From this reading EDNA MAKES HER PLANS When she had finished reading the many pages of the letter, Edna leaned back on the sofa and closed her eyes.
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From this reading EDNA MAKES HER PLANS When she had finished reading the many pages of the letter, Edna leaned back on the sofa and closed her eyes.
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From this reading EDNA MAKES HER PLANS When she had finished reading the many pages of the letter, Edna leaned back on the sofa and closed her eyes.
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From this reading Ralph sat upright in his chair and gazed intently before him.
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From this reading "But I suppose that when a man has a thing to do, the best thing is to go and do it."
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading EDNA MAKES HER PLANS When she had finished reading the many pages of the letter, Edna leaned back on the sofa and closed her eyes.
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "But I suppose that when a man has a thing to do, the best thing is to go and do it."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "So we are not to see the captain again," he said presently.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading EDNA MAKES HER PLANS When she had finished reading the many pages of the letter, Edna leaned back on the sofa and closed her eyes.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Ralph sat upright in his chair and gazed intently before him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Ralph sat upright in his chair and gazed intently before him.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "But I suppose that when a man has a thing to do, the best thing is to go and do it."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Ralph sat upright in his chair and gazed intently before him.
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From this reading Ralph sat upright in his chair and gazed intently before him.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "But I suppose that when a man has a thing to do, the best thing is to go and do it."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "But I suppose that when a man has a thing to do, the best thing is to go and do it."
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From this reading EDNA MAKES HER PLANS When she had finished reading the many pages of the letter, Edna leaned back on the sofa and closed her eyes.
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From this reading EDNA MAKES HER PLANS When she had finished reading the many pages of the letter, Edna leaned back on the sofa and closed her eyes.
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From this reading EDNA MAKES HER PLANS When she had finished reading the many pages of the letter, Edna leaned back on the sofa and closed her eyes.
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From this reading "But I suppose that when a man has a thing to do, the best thing is to go and do it."
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From this reading EDNA MAKES HER PLANS When she had finished reading the many pages of the letter, Edna leaned back on the sofa and closed her eyes.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "So we are not to see the captain again," he said presently.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading EDNA MAKES HER PLANS When she had finished reading the many pages of the letter, Edna leaned back on the sofa and closed her eyes.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading EDNA MAKES HER PLANS When she had finished reading the many pages of the letter, Edna leaned back on the sofa and closed her eyes.
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From this reading EDNA MAKES HER PLANS When she had finished reading the many pages of the letter, Edna leaned back on the sofa and closed her eyes.
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From this reading EDNA MAKES HER PLANS When she had finished reading the many pages of the letter, Edna leaned back on the sofa and closed her eyes.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "So we are not to see the captain again," he said presently.
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From this reading Ralph sat upright in his chair and gazed intently before him.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading EDNA MAKES HER PLANS When she had finished reading the many pages of the letter, Edna leaned back on the sofa and closed her eyes.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "So we are not to see the captain again," he said presently.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Ralph sat upright in his chair and gazed intently before him.
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From this reading "So we are not to see the captain again," he said presently.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading EDNA MAKES HER PLANS When she had finished reading the many pages of the letter, Edna leaned back on the sofa and closed her eyes.
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From this reading "Yes," said his sister, "that is the best thing."
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "So we are not to see the captain again," he said presently.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading EDNA MAKES HER PLANS When she had finished reading the many pages of the letter, Edna leaned back on the sofa and closed her eyes.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading "But I suppose that when a man has a thing to do, the best thing is to go and do it."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "But I suppose that when a man has a thing to do, the best thing is to go and do it."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading EDNA MAKES HER PLANS When she had finished reading the many pages of the letter, Edna leaned back on the sofa and closed her eyes.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "But I suppose that when a man has a thing to do, the best thing is to go and do it."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "So we are not to see the captain again," he said presently.
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From this reading Ralph sat upright in his chair and gazed intently before him.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "So we are not to see the captain again," he said presently.
at the time that
From this reading EDNA MAKES HER PLANS When she had finished reading the many pages of the letter, Edna leaned back on the sofa and closed her eyes.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Yes," said his sister, "that is the best thing."
