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Chapter XVI
AN INTERRUPTED BUT PROPERLY FINISHED PROPOSAL OF MARRIAGE Jack's first opportunity for a quiet talk with his brother did not occur for an hour after the game. "I don't like to worry you while you're resting, Sam," he began, "but I'll have to tell you that the Flatbush deal seems likely to drop through. It reaches a head to-morrow, you know." Sam Turner grabbed for his watch. "It can't drop through!" he vigorously declared.
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later than; following
From this reading “AN INTERRUPTED BUT PROPERLY FINISHED PROPOSAL OF MARRIAGE Jack's first opportunity for a quiet talk with his brother did not occur for an hour after the game.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"I don't like to worry you while you're resting, Sam," he began, "but I'll have to tell you that the Flatbush deal seems likely to drop through.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “AN INTERRUPTED BUT PROPERLY FINISHED PROPOSAL OF MARRIAGE Jack's first opportunity for a quiet talk with his brother did not occur for an hour after the game.”
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “"I don't like to worry you while you're resting, Sam," he began, "but I'll have to tell you that the Flatbush deal seems likely to drop through.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “AN INTERRUPTED BUT PROPERLY FINISHED PROPOSAL OF MARRIAGE Jack's first opportunity for a quiet talk with his brother did not occur for an hour after the game.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “It reaches a head to-morrow, you know."”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “"I don't like to worry you while you're resting, Sam," he began, "but I'll have to tell you that the Flatbush deal seems likely to drop through.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"I don't like to worry you while you're resting, Sam," he began, "but I'll have to tell you that the Flatbush deal seems likely to drop through.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “"I don't like to worry you while you're resting, Sam," he began, "but I'll have to tell you that the Flatbush deal seems likely to drop through.”
during the time that
From this reading “"I don't like to worry you while you're resting, Sam," he began, "but I'll have to tell you that the Flatbush deal seems likely to drop through.”
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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 AN INTERRUPTED BUT PROPERLY FINISHED PROPOSAL OF MARRIAGE Jack's first opportunity for a quiet talk with his brother did not occur for an hour after the game.
later than; following
From this reading AN INTERRUPTED BUT PROPERLY FINISHED PROPOSAL OF MARRIAGE Jack's first opportunity for a quiet talk with his brother did not occur for an hour after the game.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading AN INTERRUPTED BUT PROPERLY FINISHED PROPOSAL OF MARRIAGE Jack's first opportunity for a quiet talk with his brother did not occur for an hour after the game.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "I don't like to worry you while you're resting, Sam," he began, "but I'll have to tell you that the Flatbush deal seems likely to drop through.
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From this reading AN INTERRUPTED BUT PROPERLY FINISHED PROPOSAL OF MARRIAGE Jack's first opportunity for a quiet talk with his brother did not occur for an hour after the game.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading AN INTERRUPTED BUT PROPERLY FINISHED PROPOSAL OF MARRIAGE Jack's first opportunity for a quiet talk with his brother did not occur for an hour after the game.
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From this reading "It can't drop through!" he vigorously declared.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I don't like to worry you while you're resting, Sam," he began, "but I'll have to tell you that the Flatbush deal seems likely to drop through.
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From this reading "It can't drop through!" he vigorously declared.
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading AN INTERRUPTED BUT PROPERLY FINISHED PROPOSAL OF MARRIAGE Jack's first opportunity for a quiet talk with his brother did not occur for an hour after the game.
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From this reading "I don't like to worry you while you're resting, Sam," he began, "but I'll have to tell you that the Flatbush deal seems likely to drop through.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I don't like to worry you while you're resting, Sam," he began, "but I'll have to tell you that the Flatbush deal seems likely to drop through.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading AN INTERRUPTED BUT PROPERLY FINISHED PROPOSAL OF MARRIAGE Jack's first opportunity for a quiet talk with his brother did not occur for an hour after the game.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading AN INTERRUPTED BUT PROPERLY FINISHED PROPOSAL OF MARRIAGE Jack's first opportunity for a quiet talk with his brother did not occur for an hour after the game.
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From this reading "I don't like to worry you while you're resting, Sam," he began, "but I'll have to tell you that the Flatbush deal seems likely to drop through.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading AN INTERRUPTED BUT PROPERLY FINISHED PROPOSAL OF MARRIAGE Jack's first opportunity for a quiet talk with his brother did not occur for an hour after the game.
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From this reading AN INTERRUPTED BUT PROPERLY FINISHED PROPOSAL OF MARRIAGE Jack's first opportunity for a quiet talk with his brother did not occur for an hour after the game.
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From this reading Sam Turner grabbed for his watch.
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "I don't like to worry you while you're resting, Sam," he began, "but I'll have to tell you that the Flatbush deal seems likely to drop through.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "I don't like to worry you while you're resting, Sam," he began, "but I'll have to tell you that the Flatbush deal seems likely to drop through.
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From this reading It reaches a head to-morrow, you know."
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading AN INTERRUPTED BUT PROPERLY FINISHED PROPOSAL OF MARRIAGE Jack's first opportunity for a quiet talk with his brother did not occur for an hour after the game.
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From this reading AN INTERRUPTED BUT PROPERLY FINISHED PROPOSAL OF MARRIAGE Jack's first opportunity for a quiet talk with his brother did not occur for an hour after the game.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I don't like to worry you while you're resting, Sam," he began, "but I'll have to tell you that the Flatbush deal seems likely to drop through.
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From this reading "I don't like to worry you while you're resting, Sam," he began, "but I'll have to tell you that the Flatbush deal seems likely to drop through.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading AN INTERRUPTED BUT PROPERLY FINISHED PROPOSAL OF MARRIAGE Jack's first opportunity for a quiet talk with his brother did not occur for an hour after the game.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It reaches a head to-morrow, you know."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading AN INTERRUPTED BUT PROPERLY FINISHED PROPOSAL OF MARRIAGE Jack's first opportunity for a quiet talk with his brother did not occur for an hour after the game.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading It reaches a head to-morrow, you know."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I don't like to worry you while you're resting, Sam," he began, "but I'll have to tell you that the Flatbush deal seems likely to drop through.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I don't like to worry you while you're resting, Sam," he began, "but I'll have to tell you that the Flatbush deal seems likely to drop through.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading AN INTERRUPTED BUT PROPERLY FINISHED PROPOSAL OF MARRIAGE Jack's first opportunity for a quiet talk with his brother did not occur for an hour after the game.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading AN INTERRUPTED BUT PROPERLY FINISHED PROPOSAL OF MARRIAGE Jack's first opportunity for a quiet talk with his brother did not occur for an hour after the game.
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From this reading AN INTERRUPTED BUT PROPERLY FINISHED PROPOSAL OF MARRIAGE Jack's first opportunity for a quiet talk with his brother did not occur for an hour after the game.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading AN INTERRUPTED BUT PROPERLY FINISHED PROPOSAL OF MARRIAGE Jack's first opportunity for a quiet talk with his brother did not occur for an hour after the game.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading AN INTERRUPTED BUT PROPERLY FINISHED PROPOSAL OF MARRIAGE Jack's first opportunity for a quiet talk with his brother did not occur for an hour after the game.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading AN INTERRUPTED BUT PROPERLY FINISHED PROPOSAL OF MARRIAGE Jack's first opportunity for a quiet talk with his brother did not occur for an hour after the game.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading AN INTERRUPTED BUT PROPERLY FINISHED PROPOSAL OF MARRIAGE Jack's first opportunity for a quiet talk with his brother did not occur for an hour after the game.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading AN INTERRUPTED BUT PROPERLY FINISHED PROPOSAL OF MARRIAGE Jack's first opportunity for a quiet talk with his brother did not occur for an hour after the game.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It reaches a head to-morrow, you know."
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading "I don't like to worry you while you're resting, Sam," he began, "but I'll have to tell you that the Flatbush deal seems likely to drop through.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I don't like to worry you while you're resting, Sam," he began, "but I'll have to tell you that the Flatbush deal seems likely to drop through.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I don't like to worry you while you're resting, Sam," he began, "but I'll have to tell you that the Flatbush deal seems likely to drop through.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading AN INTERRUPTED BUT PROPERLY FINISHED PROPOSAL OF MARRIAGE Jack's first opportunity for a quiet talk with his brother did not occur for an hour after the game.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "I don't like to worry you while you're resting, Sam," he began, "but I'll have to tell you that the Flatbush deal seems likely to drop through.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "I don't like to worry you while you're resting, Sam," he began, "but I'll have to tell you that the Flatbush deal seems likely to drop through.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AN INTERRUPTED BUT PROPERLY FINISHED PROPOSAL OF MARRIAGE Jack's first opportunity for a quiet talk with his brother did not occur for an hour after the game.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading "I don't like to worry you while you're resting, Sam," he began, "but I'll have to tell you that the Flatbush deal seems likely to drop through.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "I don't like to worry you while you're resting, Sam," he began, "but I'll have to tell you that the Flatbush deal seems likely to drop through.
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From this reading It reaches a head to-morrow, you know."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Sam Turner grabbed for his watch.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "It can't drop through!" he vigorously declared.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Sam Turner grabbed for his watch.
during the time that
From this reading "I don't like to worry you while you're resting, Sam," he began, "but I'll have to tell you that the Flatbush deal seems likely to drop through.
in the company of; together with
From this reading AN INTERRUPTED BUT PROPERLY FINISHED PROPOSAL OF MARRIAGE Jack's first opportunity for a quiet talk with his brother did not occur for an hour after the game.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I don't like to worry you while you're resting, Sam," he began, "but I'll have to tell you that the Flatbush deal seems likely to drop through.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I don't like to worry you while you're resting, Sam," he began, "but I'll have to tell you that the Flatbush deal seems likely to drop through.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I don't like to worry you while you're resting, Sam," he began, "but I'll have to tell you that the Flatbush deal seems likely to drop through.
