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Chapter IV
"Thank you, thank you ever so much, Mr. Simpson. You're the nicest, kindest, politest man I ever knew, and the girls will be so pleased you gave us back the flag, and so will the Dorcas Society; they'll be sure to write you a letter of thanks; they always do." "Tell 'em not to bother 'bout any thanks," said Simpson, beaming virtuously. "But land! I'm glad 't was me that happened to see that bundle in the road and take the trouble to pick it up."
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a group of things tied or wrapped together
From this reading “I'm glad 't was me that happened to see that bundle in the road and take the trouble to pick it up."”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"Thank you, thank you ever so much, Mr. Simpson.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “You're the nicest, kindest, politest man I ever knew, and the girls will be so pleased you gave us back the flag, and so will the Dorcas Society; they'll be sure to write you a letter of thanks; they always do."”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “You're the nicest, kindest, politest man I ever knew, and the girls will be so pleased you gave us back the flag, and so will the Dorcas Society; they'll be sure to write you a letter of thanks; they always do."”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “I'm glad 't was me that happened to see that bundle in the road and take the trouble to pick it up."”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"Tell 'em not to bother 'bout any thanks," said Simpson, beaming virtuously.”
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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 You're the nicest, kindest, politest man I ever knew, and the girls will be so pleased you gave us back the flag, and so will the Dorcas Society; they'll be sure to write you a letter of thanks; they always do."
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From this reading You're the nicest, kindest, politest man I ever knew, and the girls will be so pleased you gave us back the flag, and so will the Dorcas Society; they'll be sure to write you a letter of thanks; they always do."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading You're the nicest, kindest, politest man I ever knew, and the girls will be so pleased you gave us back the flag, and so will the Dorcas Society; they'll be sure to write you a letter of thanks; they always do."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Tell 'em not to bother 'bout any thanks," said Simpson, beaming virtuously.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading You're the nicest, kindest, politest man I ever knew, and the girls will be so pleased you gave us back the flag, and so will the Dorcas Society; they'll be sure to write you a letter of thanks; they always do."
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading You're the nicest, kindest, politest man I ever knew, and the girls will be so pleased you gave us back the flag, and so will the Dorcas Society; they'll be sure to write you a letter of thanks; they always do."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Tell 'em not to bother 'bout any thanks," said Simpson, beaming virtuously.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Tell 'em not to bother 'bout any thanks," said Simpson, beaming virtuously.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Tell 'em not to bother 'bout any thanks," said Simpson, beaming virtuously.
a group of things tied or wrapped together
From this reading I'm glad 't was me that happened to see that bundle in the road and take the trouble to pick it up."
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "But land!
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading You're the nicest, kindest, politest man I ever knew, and the girls will be so pleased you gave us back the flag, and so will the Dorcas Society; they'll be sure to write you a letter of thanks; they always do."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading You're the nicest, kindest, politest man I ever knew, and the girls will be so pleased you gave us back the flag, and so will the Dorcas Society; they'll be sure to write you a letter of thanks; they always do."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Tell 'em not to bother 'bout any thanks," said Simpson, beaming virtuously.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "Thank you, thank you ever so much, Mr. Simpson.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading You're the nicest, kindest, politest man I ever knew, and the girls will be so pleased you gave us back the flag, and so will the Dorcas Society; they'll be sure to write you a letter of thanks; they always do."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading You're the nicest, kindest, politest man I ever knew, and the girls will be so pleased you gave us back the flag, and so will the Dorcas Society; they'll be sure to write you a letter of thanks; they always do."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading You're the nicest, kindest, politest man I ever knew, and the girls will be so pleased you gave us back the flag, and so will the Dorcas Society; they'll be sure to write you a letter of thanks; they always do."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I'm glad 't was me that happened to see that bundle in the road and take the trouble to pick it up."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I'm glad 't was me that happened to see that bundle in the road and take the trouble to pick it up."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading You're the nicest, kindest, politest man I ever knew, and the girls will be so pleased you gave us back the flag, and so will the Dorcas Society; they'll be sure to write you a letter of thanks; they always do."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I'm glad 't was me that happened to see that bundle in the road and take the trouble to pick it up."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I'm glad 't was me that happened to see that bundle in the road and take the trouble to pick it up."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I'm glad 't was me that happened to see that bundle in the road and take the trouble to pick it up."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading You're the nicest, kindest, politest man I ever knew, and the girls will be so pleased you gave us back the flag, and so will the Dorcas Society; they'll be sure to write you a letter of thanks; they always do."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading You're the nicest, kindest, politest man I ever knew, and the girls will be so pleased you gave us back the flag, and so will the Dorcas Society; they'll be sure to write you a letter of thanks; they always do."
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From this reading "But land!
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading You're the nicest, kindest, politest man I ever knew, and the girls will be so pleased you gave us back the flag, and so will the Dorcas Society; they'll be sure to write you a letter of thanks; they always do."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading You're the nicest, kindest, politest man I ever knew, and the girls will be so pleased you gave us back the flag, and so will the Dorcas Society; they'll be sure to write you a letter of thanks; they always do."
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I'm glad 't was me that happened to see that bundle in the road and take the trouble to pick it up."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Thank you, thank you ever so much, Mr. Simpson.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Thank you, thank you ever so much, Mr. Simpson.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading You're the nicest, kindest, politest man I ever knew, and the girls will be so pleased you gave us back the flag, and so will the Dorcas Society; they'll be sure to write you a letter of thanks; they always do."
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "Tell 'em not to bother 'bout any thanks," said Simpson, beaming virtuously.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading You're the nicest, kindest, politest man I ever knew, and the girls will be so pleased you gave us back the flag, and so will the Dorcas Society; they'll be sure to write you a letter of thanks; they always do."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I'm glad 't was me that happened to see that bundle in the road and take the trouble to pick it up."
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading You're the nicest, kindest, politest man I ever knew, and the girls will be so pleased you gave us back the flag, and so will the Dorcas Society; they'll be sure to write you a letter of thanks; they always do."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading You're the nicest, kindest, politest man I ever knew, and the girls will be so pleased you gave us back the flag, and so will the Dorcas Society; they'll be sure to write you a letter of thanks; they always do."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I'm glad 't was me that happened to see that bundle in the road and take the trouble to pick it up."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Tell 'em not to bother 'bout any thanks," said Simpson, beaming virtuously.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I'm glad 't was me that happened to see that bundle in the road and take the trouble to pick it up."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Thank you, thank you ever so much, Mr. Simpson.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "Thank you, thank you ever so much, Mr. Simpson.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading You're the nicest, kindest, politest man I ever knew, and the girls will be so pleased you gave us back the flag, and so will the Dorcas Society; they'll be sure to write you a letter of thanks; they always do."
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading You're the nicest, kindest, politest man I ever knew, and the girls will be so pleased you gave us back the flag, and so will the Dorcas Society; they'll be sure to write you a letter of thanks; they always do."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I'm glad 't was me that happened to see that bundle in the road and take the trouble to pick it up."
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading I'm glad 't was me that happened to see that bundle in the road and take the trouble to pick it up."
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "Tell 'em not to bother 'bout any thanks," said Simpson, beaming virtuously.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Thank you, thank you ever so much, Mr. Simpson.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading You're the nicest, kindest, politest man I ever knew, and the girls will be so pleased you gave us back the flag, and so will the Dorcas Society; they'll be sure to write you a letter of thanks; they always do."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I'm glad 't was me that happened to see that bundle in the road and take the trouble to pick it up."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading You're the nicest, kindest, politest man I ever knew, and the girls will be so pleased you gave us back the flag, and so will the Dorcas Society; they'll be sure to write you a letter of thanks; they always do."
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading You're the nicest, kindest, politest man I ever knew, and the girls will be so pleased you gave us back the flag, and so will the Dorcas Society; they'll be sure to write you a letter of thanks; they always do."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading You're the nicest, kindest, politest man I ever knew, and the girls will be so pleased you gave us back the flag, and so will the Dorcas Society; they'll be sure to write you a letter of thanks; they always do."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading You're the nicest, kindest, politest man I ever knew, and the girls will be so pleased you gave us back the flag, and so will the Dorcas Society; they'll be sure to write you a letter of thanks; they always do."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I'm glad 't was me that happened to see that bundle in the road and take the trouble to pick it up."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I'm glad 't was me that happened to see that bundle in the road and take the trouble to pick it up."
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading You're the nicest, kindest, politest man I ever knew, and the girls will be so pleased you gave us back the flag, and so will the Dorcas Society; they'll be sure to write you a letter of thanks; they always do."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Tell 'em not to bother 'bout any thanks," said Simpson, beaming virtuously.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I'm glad 't was me that happened to see that bundle in the road and take the trouble to pick it up."
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading You're the nicest, kindest, politest man I ever knew, and the girls will be so pleased you gave us back the flag, and so will the Dorcas Society; they'll be sure to write you a letter of thanks; they always do."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading You're the nicest, kindest, politest man I ever knew, and the girls will be so pleased you gave us back the flag, and so will the Dorcas Society; they'll be sure to write you a letter of thanks; they always do."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Thank you, thank you ever so much, Mr. Simpson.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading You're the nicest, kindest, politest man I ever knew, and the girls will be so pleased you gave us back the flag, and so will the Dorcas Society; they'll be sure to write you a letter of thanks; they always do."
