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Chapter V
A QUEER BED "Are you going to eat on the first call?" asked Mr. Baker, rising from his comfortable chair and looking at Roy. "I don't know--I think--Yes, I guess I will." It suddenly occurred to the boy that he might take advantage of the acquaintance he had formed with the man, and observe just how he ought to conduct himself in the dining car. "I shall be glad of your company," spoke Mr. Baker, with a pleasant smile. "Will you sit at my table?"
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an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “A QUEER BED "Are you going to eat on the first call?" asked Mr. Baker, rising from his comfortable chair and looking at Roy.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “A QUEER BED "Are you going to eat on the first call?" asked Mr. Baker, rising from his comfortable chair and looking at Roy.”
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading “It suddenly occurred to the boy that he might take advantage of the acquaintance he had formed with the man, and observe just how he ought to conduct himself in the dining car.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"I don't know--I think--Yes, I guess I will."”
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading “It suddenly occurred to the boy that he might take advantage of the acquaintance he had formed with the man, and observe just how he ought to conduct himself in the dining car.”
used with “to” to say what is right or advisable
From this reading “It suddenly occurred to the boy that he might take advantage of the acquaintance he had formed with the man, and observe just how he ought to conduct himself in the dining car.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"I shall be glad of your company," spoke Mr. Baker, with a pleasant smile.”
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading “"I shall be glad of your company," spoke Mr. Baker, with a pleasant smile.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “It suddenly occurred to the boy that he might take advantage of the acquaintance he had formed with the man, and observe just how he ought to conduct himself in the dining car.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “It suddenly occurred to the boy that he might take advantage of the acquaintance he had formed with the man, and observe just how he ought to conduct himself in the dining car.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"I don't know--I think--Yes, I guess I will."”
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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 A QUEER BED "Are you going to eat on the first call?" asked Mr. Baker, rising from his comfortable chair and looking at Roy.
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From this reading It suddenly occurred to the boy that he might take advantage of the acquaintance he had formed with the man, and observe just how he ought to conduct himself in the dining car.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It suddenly occurred to the boy that he might take advantage of the acquaintance he had formed with the man, and observe just how he ought to conduct himself in the dining car.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A QUEER BED "Are you going to eat on the first call?" asked Mr. Baker, rising from his comfortable chair and looking at Roy.
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading A QUEER BED "Are you going to eat on the first call?" asked Mr. Baker, rising from his comfortable chair and looking at Roy.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading A QUEER BED "Are you going to eat on the first call?" asked Mr. Baker, rising from his comfortable chair and looking at Roy.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A QUEER BED "Are you going to eat on the first call?" asked Mr. Baker, rising from his comfortable chair and looking at Roy.
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From this reading A QUEER BED "Are you going to eat on the first call?" asked Mr. Baker, rising from his comfortable chair and looking at Roy.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "I shall be glad of your company," spoke Mr. Baker, with a pleasant smile.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A QUEER BED "Are you going to eat on the first call?" asked Mr. Baker, rising from his comfortable chair and looking at Roy.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It suddenly occurred to the boy that he might take advantage of the acquaintance he had formed with the man, and observe just how he ought to conduct himself in the dining car.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A QUEER BED "Are you going to eat on the first call?" asked Mr. Baker, rising from his comfortable chair and looking at Roy.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It suddenly occurred to the boy that he might take advantage of the acquaintance he had formed with the man, and observe just how he ought to conduct himself in the dining car.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A QUEER BED "Are you going to eat on the first call?" asked Mr. Baker, rising from his comfortable chair and looking at Roy.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A QUEER BED "Are you going to eat on the first call?" asked Mr. Baker, rising from his comfortable chair and looking at Roy.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I shall be glad of your company," spoke Mr. Baker, with a pleasant smile.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It suddenly occurred to the boy that he might take advantage of the acquaintance he had formed with the man, and observe just how he ought to conduct himself in the dining car.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It suddenly occurred to the boy that he might take advantage of the acquaintance he had formed with the man, and observe just how he ought to conduct himself in the dining car.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I don't know--I think--Yes, I guess I will."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A QUEER BED "Are you going to eat on the first call?" asked Mr. Baker, rising from his comfortable chair and looking at Roy.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading A QUEER BED "Are you going to eat on the first call?" asked Mr. Baker, rising from his comfortable chair and looking at Roy.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It suddenly occurred to the boy that he might take advantage of the acquaintance he had formed with the man, and observe just how he ought to conduct himself in the dining car.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading A QUEER BED "Are you going to eat on the first call?" asked Mr. Baker, rising from his comfortable chair and looking at Roy.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I shall be glad of your company," spoke Mr. Baker, with a pleasant smile.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A QUEER BED "Are you going to eat on the first call?" asked Mr. Baker, rising from his comfortable chair and looking at Roy.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I don't know--I think--Yes, I guess I will."
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It suddenly occurred to the boy that he might take advantage of the acquaintance he had formed with the man, and observe just how he ought to conduct himself in the dining car.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It suddenly occurred to the boy that he might take advantage of the acquaintance he had formed with the man, and observe just how he ought to conduct himself in the dining car.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading It suddenly occurred to the boy that he might take advantage of the acquaintance he had formed with the man, and observe just how he ought to conduct himself in the dining car.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading A QUEER BED "Are you going to eat on the first call?" asked Mr. Baker, rising from his comfortable chair and looking at Roy.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It suddenly occurred to the boy that he might take advantage of the acquaintance he had formed with the man, and observe just how he ought to conduct himself in the dining car.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I don't know--I think--Yes, I guess I will."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It suddenly occurred to the boy that he might take advantage of the acquaintance he had formed with the man, and observe just how he ought to conduct himself in the dining car.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It suddenly occurred to the boy that he might take advantage of the acquaintance he had formed with the man, and observe just how he ought to conduct himself in the dining car.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It suddenly occurred to the boy that he might take advantage of the acquaintance he had formed with the man, and observe just how he ought to conduct himself in the dining car.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "I don't know--I think--Yes, I guess I will."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A QUEER BED "Are you going to eat on the first call?" asked Mr. Baker, rising from his comfortable chair and looking at Roy.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It suddenly occurred to the boy that he might take advantage of the acquaintance he had formed with the man, and observe just how he ought to conduct himself in the dining car.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading It suddenly occurred to the boy that he might take advantage of the acquaintance he had formed with the man, and observe just how he ought to conduct himself in the dining car.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A QUEER BED "Are you going to eat on the first call?" asked Mr. Baker, rising from his comfortable chair and looking at Roy.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "Will you sit at my table?"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It suddenly occurred to the boy that he might take advantage of the acquaintance he had formed with the man, and observe just how he ought to conduct himself in the dining car.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It suddenly occurred to the boy that he might take advantage of the acquaintance he had formed with the man, and observe just how he ought to conduct himself in the dining car.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It suddenly occurred to the boy that he might take advantage of the acquaintance he had formed with the man, and observe just how he ought to conduct himself in the dining car.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A QUEER BED "Are you going to eat on the first call?" asked Mr. Baker, rising from his comfortable chair and looking at Roy.
used with “to” to say what is right or advisable
From this reading It suddenly occurred to the boy that he might take advantage of the acquaintance he had formed with the man, and observe just how he ought to conduct himself in the dining car.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "I shall be glad of your company," spoke Mr. Baker, with a pleasant smile.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A QUEER BED "Are you going to eat on the first call?" asked Mr. Baker, rising from his comfortable chair and looking at Roy.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A QUEER BED "Are you going to eat on the first call?" asked Mr. Baker, rising from his comfortable chair and looking at Roy.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A QUEER BED "Are you going to eat on the first call?" asked Mr. Baker, rising from his comfortable chair and looking at Roy.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading "I shall be glad of your company," spoke Mr. Baker, with a pleasant smile.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Will you sit at my table?"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I shall be glad of your company," spoke Mr. Baker, with a pleasant smile.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I shall be glad of your company," spoke Mr. Baker, with a pleasant smile.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading It suddenly occurred to the boy that he might take advantage of the acquaintance he had formed with the man, and observe just how he ought to conduct himself in the dining car.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Will you sit at my table?"
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading It suddenly occurred to the boy that he might take advantage of the acquaintance he had formed with the man, and observe just how he ought to conduct himself in the dining car.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It suddenly occurred to the boy that he might take advantage of the acquaintance he had formed with the man, and observe just how he ought to conduct himself in the dining car.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A QUEER BED "Are you going to eat on the first call?" asked Mr. Baker, rising from his comfortable chair and looking at Roy.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "I don't know--I think--Yes, I guess I will."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A QUEER BED "Are you going to eat on the first call?" asked Mr. Baker, rising from his comfortable chair and looking at Roy.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "I don't know--I think--Yes, I guess I will."
in the company of; together with
From this reading It suddenly occurred to the boy that he might take advantage of the acquaintance he had formed with the man, and observe just how he ought to conduct himself in the dining car.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I don't know--I think--Yes, I guess I will."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading A QUEER BED "Are you going to eat on the first call?" asked Mr. Baker, rising from his comfortable chair and looking at Roy.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I shall be glad of your company," spoke Mr. Baker, with a pleasant smile.
