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Chapter XXIX
THE OTHER SIDE OF A "PLAIN CASE." As may readily be supposed, the emotions excited in the various persons present differed widely. But of the two who rejoiced, it is hard to say that Chick was second to Dr. Jarvis. The smile which settled down upon Chick's face was beautiful to behold. He was the image of satisfaction.
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very enthusiastic or eager
From this reading “As may readily be supposed, the emotions excited in the various persons present differed widely.”
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading “As may readily be supposed, the emotions excited in the various persons present differed widely.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “As may readily be supposed, the emotions excited in the various persons present differed widely.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “But of the two who rejoiced, it is hard to say that Chick was second to Dr. Jarvis.”
a formal word for “on”
From this reading “The smile which settled down upon Chick's face was beautiful to behold.”
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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 THE OTHER SIDE OF A "PLAIN CASE."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As may readily be supposed, the emotions excited in the various persons present differed widely.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading As may readily be supposed, the emotions excited in the various persons present differed widely.
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From this reading The smile which settled down upon Chick's face was beautiful to behold.
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From this reading The smile which settled down upon Chick's face was beautiful to behold.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But of the two who rejoiced, it is hard to say that Chick was second to Dr. Jarvis.
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From this reading THE OTHER SIDE OF A "PLAIN CASE."
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From this reading But of the two who rejoiced, it is hard to say that Chick was second to Dr. Jarvis.
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From this reading The smile which settled down upon Chick's face was beautiful to behold.
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From this reading As may readily be supposed, the emotions excited in the various persons present differed widely.
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From this reading The smile which settled down upon Chick's face was beautiful to behold.
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From this reading But of the two who rejoiced, it is hard to say that Chick was second to Dr. Jarvis.
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From this reading As may readily be supposed, the emotions excited in the various persons present differed widely.
very enthusiastic or eager
From this reading As may readily be supposed, the emotions excited in the various persons present differed widely.
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From this reading The smile which settled down upon Chick's face was beautiful to behold.
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From this reading But of the two who rejoiced, it is hard to say that Chick was second to Dr. Jarvis.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was the image of satisfaction.
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From this reading He was the image of satisfaction.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading As may readily be supposed, the emotions excited in the various persons present differed widely.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But of the two who rejoiced, it is hard to say that Chick was second to Dr. Jarvis.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading But of the two who rejoiced, it is hard to say that Chick was second to Dr. Jarvis.
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From this reading But of the two who rejoiced, it is hard to say that Chick was second to Dr. Jarvis.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading As may readily be supposed, the emotions excited in the various persons present differed widely.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE OTHER SIDE OF A "PLAIN CASE."
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From this reading THE OTHER SIDE OF A "PLAIN CASE."
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From this reading As may readily be supposed, the emotions excited in the various persons present differed widely.
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From this reading THE OTHER SIDE OF A "PLAIN CASE."
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From this reading As may readily be supposed, the emotions excited in the various persons present differed widely.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading As may readily be supposed, the emotions excited in the various persons present differed widely.
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From this reading But of the two who rejoiced, it is hard to say that Chick was second to Dr. Jarvis.
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From this reading He was the image of satisfaction.
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From this reading But of the two who rejoiced, it is hard to say that Chick was second to Dr. Jarvis.
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From this reading But of the two who rejoiced, it is hard to say that Chick was second to Dr. Jarvis.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The smile which settled down upon Chick's face was beautiful to behold.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE OTHER SIDE OF A "PLAIN CASE."
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From this reading The smile which settled down upon Chick's face was beautiful to behold.
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From this reading As may readily be supposed, the emotions excited in the various persons present differed widely.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading But of the two who rejoiced, it is hard to say that Chick was second to Dr. Jarvis.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE OTHER SIDE OF A "PLAIN CASE."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading But of the two who rejoiced, it is hard to say that Chick was second to Dr. Jarvis.
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From this reading But of the two who rejoiced, it is hard to say that Chick was second to Dr. Jarvis.
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The smile which settled down upon Chick's face was beautiful to behold.
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From this reading As may readily be supposed, the emotions excited in the various persons present differed widely.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But of the two who rejoiced, it is hard to say that Chick was second to Dr. Jarvis.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The smile which settled down upon Chick's face was beautiful to behold.
which person or people
From this reading But of the two who rejoiced, it is hard to say that Chick was second to Dr. Jarvis.
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From this reading As may readily be supposed, the emotions excited in the various persons present differed widely.
