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Chapter XXXVI
ENTER CAPTAIN HORN It was less than a week after the tumbling match in the street between Banker and Mok, and about eleven o'clock in the morning, when a brief note, written on a slip of paper and accompanied by a card, was brought to Edna from Mrs. Cliff. On the card was written the name of Captain Philip Horn, and the note read thus: "He is here. He sent his card to me. Of course, you will see him.
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on the subject of; concerning
From this reading “ENTER CAPTAIN HORN It was less than a week after the tumbling match in the street between Banker and Mok, and about eleven o'clock in the morning, when a brief note, written on a slip of paper and accompanied by a card, was brought to Edna from Mrs. Cliff.”
later than; following
From this reading “ENTER CAPTAIN HORN It was less than a week after the tumbling match in the street between Banker and Mok, and about eleven o'clock in the morning, when a brief note, written on a slip of paper and accompanied by a card, was brought to Edna from Mrs. Cliff.”
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading “ENTER CAPTAIN HORN It was less than a week after the tumbling match in the street between Banker and Mok, and about eleven o'clock in the morning, when a brief note, written on a slip of paper and accompanied by a card, was brought to Edna from Mrs. Cliff.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “ENTER CAPTAIN HORN It was less than a week after the tumbling match in the street between Banker and Mok, and about eleven o'clock in the morning, when a brief note, written on a slip of paper and accompanied by a card, was brought to Edna from Mrs. Cliff.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “ENTER CAPTAIN HORN It was less than a week after the tumbling match in the street between Banker and Mok, and about eleven o'clock in the morning, when a brief note, written on a slip of paper and accompanied by a card, was brought to Edna from Mrs. Cliff.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Of course, you will see him.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"He is here.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “ENTER CAPTAIN HORN It was less than a week after the tumbling match in the street between Banker and Mok, and about eleven o'clock in the morning, when a brief note, written on a slip of paper and accompanied by a card, was brought to Edna from Mrs. Cliff.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “On the card was written the name of Captain Philip Horn, and the note read thus:”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “ENTER CAPTAIN HORN It was less than a week after the tumbling match in the street between Banker and Mok, and about eleven o'clock in the morning, when a brief note, written on a slip of paper and accompanied by a card, was brought to Edna from Mrs. Cliff.”
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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 ENTER CAPTAIN HORN It was less than a week after the tumbling match in the street between Banker and Mok, and about eleven o'clock in the morning, when a brief note, written on a slip of paper and accompanied by a card, was brought to Edna from Mrs. Cliff.
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading ENTER CAPTAIN HORN It was less than a week after the tumbling match in the street between Banker and Mok, and about eleven o'clock in the morning, when a brief note, written on a slip of paper and accompanied by a card, was brought to Edna from Mrs. Cliff.
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From this reading ENTER CAPTAIN HORN It was less than a week after the tumbling match in the street between Banker and Mok, and about eleven o'clock in the morning, when a brief note, written on a slip of paper and accompanied by a card, was brought to Edna from Mrs. Cliff.
later than; following
From this reading ENTER CAPTAIN HORN It was less than a week after the tumbling match in the street between Banker and Mok, and about eleven o'clock in the morning, when a brief note, written on a slip of paper and accompanied by a card, was brought to Edna from Mrs. Cliff.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading ENTER CAPTAIN HORN It was less than a week after the tumbling match in the street between Banker and Mok, and about eleven o'clock in the morning, when a brief note, written on a slip of paper and accompanied by a card, was brought to Edna from Mrs. Cliff.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading ENTER CAPTAIN HORN It was less than a week after the tumbling match in the street between Banker and Mok, and about eleven o'clock in the morning, when a brief note, written on a slip of paper and accompanied by a card, was brought to Edna from Mrs. Cliff.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading ENTER CAPTAIN HORN It was less than a week after the tumbling match in the street between Banker and Mok, and about eleven o'clock in the morning, when a brief note, written on a slip of paper and accompanied by a card, was brought to Edna from Mrs. Cliff.
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From this reading ENTER CAPTAIN HORN It was less than a week after the tumbling match in the street between Banker and Mok, and about eleven o'clock in the morning, when a brief note, written on a slip of paper and accompanied by a card, was brought to Edna from Mrs. Cliff.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading ENTER CAPTAIN HORN It was less than a week after the tumbling match in the street between Banker and Mok, and about eleven o'clock in the morning, when a brief note, written on a slip of paper and accompanied by a card, was brought to Edna from Mrs. Cliff.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading ENTER CAPTAIN HORN It was less than a week after the tumbling match in the street between Banker and Mok, and about eleven o'clock in the morning, when a brief note, written on a slip of paper and accompanied by a card, was brought to Edna from Mrs. Cliff.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading ENTER CAPTAIN HORN It was less than a week after the tumbling match in the street between Banker and Mok, and about eleven o'clock in the morning, when a brief note, written on a slip of paper and accompanied by a card, was brought to Edna from Mrs. Cliff.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading ENTER CAPTAIN HORN It was less than a week after the tumbling match in the street between Banker and Mok, and about eleven o'clock in the morning, when a brief note, written on a slip of paper and accompanied by a card, was brought to Edna from Mrs. Cliff.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading ENTER CAPTAIN HORN It was less than a week after the tumbling match in the street between Banker and Mok, and about eleven o'clock in the morning, when a brief note, written on a slip of paper and accompanied by a card, was brought to Edna from Mrs. Cliff.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Of course, you will see him.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading ENTER CAPTAIN HORN It was less than a week after the tumbling match in the street between Banker and Mok, and about eleven o'clock in the morning, when a brief note, written on a slip of paper and accompanied by a card, was brought to Edna from Mrs. Cliff.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading ENTER CAPTAIN HORN It was less than a week after the tumbling match in the street between Banker and Mok, and about eleven o'clock in the morning, when a brief note, written on a slip of paper and accompanied by a card, was brought to Edna from Mrs. Cliff.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading ENTER CAPTAIN HORN It was less than a week after the tumbling match in the street between Banker and Mok, and about eleven o'clock in the morning, when a brief note, written on a slip of paper and accompanied by a card, was brought to Edna from Mrs. Cliff.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading ENTER CAPTAIN HORN It was less than a week after the tumbling match in the street between Banker and Mok, and about eleven o'clock in the morning, when a brief note, written on a slip of paper and accompanied by a card, was brought to Edna from Mrs. Cliff.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "He is here.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "He is here.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Of course, you will see him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He sent his card to me.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading ENTER CAPTAIN HORN It was less than a week after the tumbling match in the street between Banker and Mok, and about eleven o'clock in the morning, when a brief note, written on a slip of paper and accompanied by a card, was brought to Edna from Mrs. Cliff.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading ENTER CAPTAIN HORN It was less than a week after the tumbling match in the street between Banker and Mok, and about eleven o'clock in the morning, when a brief note, written on a slip of paper and accompanied by a card, was brought to Edna from Mrs. Cliff.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "He is here.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading ENTER CAPTAIN HORN It was less than a week after the tumbling match in the street between Banker and Mok, and about eleven o'clock in the morning, when a brief note, written on a slip of paper and accompanied by a card, was brought to Edna from Mrs. Cliff.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading ENTER CAPTAIN HORN It was less than a week after the tumbling match in the street between Banker and Mok, and about eleven o'clock in the morning, when a brief note, written on a slip of paper and accompanied by a card, was brought to Edna from Mrs. Cliff.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading ENTER CAPTAIN HORN It was less than a week after the tumbling match in the street between Banker and Mok, and about eleven o'clock in the morning, when a brief note, written on a slip of paper and accompanied by a card, was brought to Edna from Mrs. Cliff.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He sent his card to me.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading ENTER CAPTAIN HORN It was less than a week after the tumbling match in the street between Banker and Mok, and about eleven o'clock in the morning, when a brief note, written on a slip of paper and accompanied by a card, was brought to Edna from Mrs. Cliff.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading ENTER CAPTAIN HORN It was less than a week after the tumbling match in the street between Banker and Mok, and about eleven o'clock in the morning, when a brief note, written on a slip of paper and accompanied by a card, was brought to Edna from Mrs. Cliff.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading ENTER CAPTAIN HORN It was less than a week after the tumbling match in the street between Banker and Mok, and about eleven o'clock in the morning, when a brief note, written on a slip of paper and accompanied by a card, was brought to Edna from Mrs. Cliff.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading On the card was written the name of Captain Philip Horn, and the note read thus:
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading ENTER CAPTAIN HORN It was less than a week after the tumbling match in the street between Banker and Mok, and about eleven o'clock in the morning, when a brief note, written on a slip of paper and accompanied by a card, was brought to Edna from Mrs. Cliff.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading ENTER CAPTAIN HORN It was less than a week after the tumbling match in the street between Banker and Mok, and about eleven o'clock in the morning, when a brief note, written on a slip of paper and accompanied by a card, was brought to Edna from Mrs. Cliff.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading ENTER CAPTAIN HORN It was less than a week after the tumbling match in the street between Banker and Mok, and about eleven o'clock in the morning, when a brief note, written on a slip of paper and accompanied by a card, was brought to Edna from Mrs. Cliff.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading ENTER CAPTAIN HORN It was less than a week after the tumbling match in the street between Banker and Mok, and about eleven o'clock in the morning, when a brief note, written on a slip of paper and accompanied by a card, was brought to Edna from Mrs. Cliff.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading ENTER CAPTAIN HORN It was less than a week after the tumbling match in the street between Banker and Mok, and about eleven o'clock in the morning, when a brief note, written on a slip of paper and accompanied by a card, was brought to Edna from Mrs. Cliff.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading On the card was written the name of Captain Philip Horn, and the note read thus:
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading On the card was written the name of Captain Philip Horn, and the note read thus:
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Of course, you will see him.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He sent his card to me.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading ENTER CAPTAIN HORN It was less than a week after the tumbling match in the street between Banker and Mok, and about eleven o'clock in the morning, when a brief note, written on a slip of paper and accompanied by a card, was brought to Edna from Mrs. Cliff.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading ENTER CAPTAIN HORN It was less than a week after the tumbling match in the street between Banker and Mok, and about eleven o'clock in the morning, when a brief note, written on a slip of paper and accompanied by a card, was brought to Edna from Mrs. Cliff.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading ENTER CAPTAIN HORN It was less than a week after the tumbling match in the street between Banker and Mok, and about eleven o'clock in the morning, when a brief note, written on a slip of paper and accompanied by a card, was brought to Edna from Mrs. Cliff.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ENTER CAPTAIN HORN It was less than a week after the tumbling match in the street between Banker and Mok, and about eleven o'clock in the morning, when a brief note, written on a slip of paper and accompanied by a card, was brought to Edna from Mrs. Cliff.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading On the card was written the name of Captain Philip Horn, and the note read thus:
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading ENTER CAPTAIN HORN It was less than a week after the tumbling match in the street between Banker and Mok, and about eleven o'clock in the morning, when a brief note, written on a slip of paper and accompanied by a card, was brought to Edna from Mrs. Cliff.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading ENTER CAPTAIN HORN It was less than a week after the tumbling match in the street between Banker and Mok, and about eleven o'clock in the morning, when a brief note, written on a slip of paper and accompanied by a card, was brought to Edna from Mrs. Cliff.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading ENTER CAPTAIN HORN It was less than a week after the tumbling match in the street between Banker and Mok, and about eleven o'clock in the morning, when a brief note, written on a slip of paper and accompanied by a card, was brought to Edna from Mrs. Cliff.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading ENTER CAPTAIN HORN It was less than a week after the tumbling match in the street between Banker and Mok, and about eleven o'clock in the morning, when a brief note, written on a slip of paper and accompanied by a card, was brought to Edna from Mrs. Cliff.
at the time that
From this reading ENTER CAPTAIN HORN It was less than a week after the tumbling match in the street between Banker and Mok, and about eleven o'clock in the morning, when a brief note, written on a slip of paper and accompanied by a card, was brought to Edna from Mrs. Cliff.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Of course, you will see him.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading ENTER CAPTAIN HORN It was less than a week after the tumbling match in the street between Banker and Mok, and about eleven o'clock in the morning, when a brief note, written on a slip of paper and accompanied by a card, was brought to Edna from Mrs. Cliff.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Of course, you will see him.
