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Chapter III
ENTER FREDDIE SWAIN I fell, rather than climbed, down the ladder, snatched the white missile from the grass, and saw that it was, indeed, a sealed and addressed envelope. I had somehow expected that address to include either Godfrey's name or mine; but it did neither. The envelope bore these words: Mr. Frederic Swain, 1010 Fifth Avenue, New York City. If not at this address, please try the Calumet Club. I sat down on the lowest rung of the ladder, whistling softly to myself.
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one or the other of two
From this reading “I had somehow expected that address to include either Godfrey's name or mine; but it did neither.”
the one or ones belonging to the person speaking
From this reading “I had somehow expected that address to include either Godfrey's name or mine; but it did neither.”
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading “I sat down on the lowest rung of the ladder, whistling softly to myself.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “I had somehow expected that address to include either Godfrey's name or mine; but it did neither.”
not one and not the other of two
From this reading “I had somehow expected that address to include either Godfrey's name or mine; but it did neither.”
closed and kept secret in this chapter’s sailing situation
From this reading “ENTER FREDDIE SWAIN I fell, rather than climbed, down the ladder, snatched the white missile from the grass, and saw that it was, indeed, a sealed and addressed envelope.”
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading “The envelope bore these words: Mr. Frederic Swain, 1010 Fifth Avenue, New York City.”
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From this reading The envelope bore these words: Mr. Frederic Swain, 1010 Fifth Avenue, New York City.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading ENTER FREDDIE SWAIN I fell, rather than climbed, down the ladder, snatched the white missile from the grass, and saw that it was, indeed, a sealed and addressed envelope.
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From this reading I had somehow expected that address to include either Godfrey's name or mine; but it did neither.
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From this reading ENTER FREDDIE SWAIN I fell, rather than climbed, down the ladder, snatched the white missile from the grass, and saw that it was, indeed, a sealed and addressed envelope.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading ENTER FREDDIE SWAIN I fell, rather than climbed, down the ladder, snatched the white missile from the grass, and saw that it was, indeed, a sealed and addressed envelope.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading If not at this address, please try the Calumet Club.
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From this reading The envelope bore these words: Mr. Frederic Swain, 1010 Fifth Avenue, New York City.
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From this reading The envelope bore these words: Mr. Frederic Swain, 1010 Fifth Avenue, New York City.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I had somehow expected that address to include either Godfrey's name or mine; but it did neither.
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From this reading If not at this address, please try the Calumet Club.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The envelope bore these words: Mr. Frederic Swain, 1010 Fifth Avenue, New York City.
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From this reading ENTER FREDDIE SWAIN I fell, rather than climbed, down the ladder, snatched the white missile from the grass, and saw that it was, indeed, a sealed and addressed envelope.
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From this reading If not at this address, please try the Calumet Club.
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading I had somehow expected that address to include either Godfrey's name or mine; but it did neither.
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From this reading ENTER FREDDIE SWAIN I fell, rather than climbed, down the ladder, snatched the white missile from the grass, and saw that it was, indeed, a sealed and addressed envelope.
one or the other of two
From this reading I had somehow expected that address to include either Godfrey's name or mine; but it did neither.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading ENTER FREDDIE SWAIN I fell, rather than climbed, down the ladder, snatched the white missile from the grass, and saw that it was, indeed, a sealed and addressed envelope.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading ENTER FREDDIE SWAIN I fell, rather than climbed, down the ladder, snatched the white missile from the grass, and saw that it was, indeed, a sealed and addressed envelope.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I had somehow expected that address to include either Godfrey's name or mine; but it did neither.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading ENTER FREDDIE SWAIN I fell, rather than climbed, down the ladder, snatched the white missile from the grass, and saw that it was, indeed, a sealed and addressed envelope.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The envelope bore these words: Mr. Frederic Swain, 1010 Fifth Avenue, New York City.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading ENTER FREDDIE SWAIN I fell, rather than climbed, down the ladder, snatched the white missile from the grass, and saw that it was, indeed, a sealed and addressed envelope.
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From this reading The envelope bore these words: Mr. Frederic Swain, 1010 Fifth Avenue, New York City.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading ENTER FREDDIE SWAIN I fell, rather than climbed, down the ladder, snatched the white missile from the grass, and saw that it was, indeed, a sealed and addressed envelope.
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From this reading I had somehow expected that address to include either Godfrey's name or mine; but it did neither.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading ENTER FREDDIE SWAIN I fell, rather than climbed, down the ladder, snatched the white missile from the grass, and saw that it was, indeed, a sealed and addressed envelope.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I had somehow expected that address to include either Godfrey's name or mine; but it did neither.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading ENTER FREDDIE SWAIN I fell, rather than climbed, down the ladder, snatched the white missile from the grass, and saw that it was, indeed, a sealed and addressed envelope.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If not at this address, please try the Calumet Club.
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From this reading I had somehow expected that address to include either Godfrey's name or mine; but it did neither.
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From this reading ENTER FREDDIE SWAIN I fell, rather than climbed, down the ladder, snatched the white missile from the grass, and saw that it was, indeed, a sealed and addressed envelope.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading ENTER FREDDIE SWAIN I fell, rather than climbed, down the ladder, snatched the white missile from the grass, and saw that it was, indeed, a sealed and addressed envelope.
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From this reading ENTER FREDDIE SWAIN I fell, rather than climbed, down the ladder, snatched the white missile from the grass, and saw that it was, indeed, a sealed and addressed envelope.
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From this reading I sat down on the lowest rung of the ladder, whistling softly to myself.
the one or ones belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I had somehow expected that address to include either Godfrey's name or mine; but it did neither.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading ENTER FREDDIE SWAIN I fell, rather than climbed, down the ladder, snatched the white missile from the grass, and saw that it was, indeed, a sealed and addressed envelope.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The envelope bore these words: Mr. Frederic Swain, 1010 Fifth Avenue, New York City.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading I sat down on the lowest rung of the ladder, whistling softly to myself.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading I had somehow expected that address to include either Godfrey's name or mine; but it did neither.
not one and not the other of two
From this reading I had somehow expected that address to include either Godfrey's name or mine; but it did neither.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The envelope bore these words: Mr. Frederic Swain, 1010 Fifth Avenue, New York City.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading If not at this address, please try the Calumet Club.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I sat down on the lowest rung of the ladder, whistling softly to myself.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading I sat down on the lowest rung of the ladder, whistling softly to myself.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading I had somehow expected that address to include either Godfrey's name or mine; but it did neither.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading If not at this address, please try the Calumet Club.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading ENTER FREDDIE SWAIN I fell, rather than climbed, down the ladder, snatched the white missile from the grass, and saw that it was, indeed, a sealed and addressed envelope.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I sat down on the lowest rung of the ladder, whistling softly to myself.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I sat down on the lowest rung of the ladder, whistling softly to myself.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading ENTER FREDDIE SWAIN I fell, rather than climbed, down the ladder, snatched the white missile from the grass, and saw that it was, indeed, a sealed and addressed envelope.
closed and kept secret in this chapter’s sailing situation
From this reading ENTER FREDDIE SWAIN I fell, rather than climbed, down the ladder, snatched the white missile from the grass, and saw that it was, indeed, a sealed and addressed envelope.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading ENTER FREDDIE SWAIN I fell, rather than climbed, down the ladder, snatched the white missile from the grass, and saw that it was, indeed, a sealed and addressed envelope.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I sat down on the lowest rung of the ladder, whistling softly to myself.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I had somehow expected that address to include either Godfrey's name or mine; but it did neither.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading ENTER FREDDIE SWAIN I fell, rather than climbed, down the ladder, snatched the white missile from the grass, and saw that it was, indeed, a sealed and addressed envelope.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading ENTER FREDDIE SWAIN I fell, rather than climbed, down the ladder, snatched the white missile from the grass, and saw that it was, indeed, a sealed and addressed envelope.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading ENTER FREDDIE SWAIN I fell, rather than climbed, down the ladder, snatched the white missile from the grass, and saw that it was, indeed, a sealed and addressed envelope.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ENTER FREDDIE SWAIN I fell, rather than climbed, down the ladder, snatched the white missile from the grass, and saw that it was, indeed, a sealed and addressed envelope.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading The envelope bore these words: Mr. Frederic Swain, 1010 Fifth Avenue, New York City.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading If not at this address, please try the Calumet Club.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I had somehow expected that address to include either Godfrey's name or mine; but it did neither.
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From this reading If not at this address, please try the Calumet Club.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading ENTER FREDDIE SWAIN I fell, rather than climbed, down the ladder, snatched the white missile from the grass, and saw that it was, indeed, a sealed and addressed envelope.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I sat down on the lowest rung of the ladder, whistling softly to myself.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading ENTER FREDDIE SWAIN I fell, rather than climbed, down the ladder, snatched the white missile from the grass, and saw that it was, indeed, a sealed and addressed envelope.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The envelope bore these words: Mr. Frederic Swain, 1010 Fifth Avenue, New York City.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The envelope bore these words: Mr. Frederic Swain, 1010 Fifth Avenue, New York City.
