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Chapter XIII
The day following Rod drew his father into the library and bluntly announced his engagement to Mary Thorn, also that the date of their marriage was set for the first week in July, exactly one month ahead. Norquay senior sat down, lighted a cigar. He did not precisely lose his poise, but he was slightly staggered. "Well," he said at last, "the younger generation is supposed to be speedy but I didn't imagine you would ever step on the accelerator like this. Why the mad haste?
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an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “The day following Rod drew his father into the library and bluntly announced his engagement to Mary Thorn, also that the date of their marriage was set for the first week in July, exactly one month ahead.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"Well," he said at last, "the younger generation is supposed to be speedy but I didn't imagine you would ever step on the accelerator like this.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “The day following Rod drew his father into the library and bluntly announced his engagement to Mary Thorn, also that the date of their marriage was set for the first week in July, exactly one month ahead.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “"Well," he said at last, "the younger generation is supposed to be speedy but I didn't imagine you would ever step on the accelerator like this.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"Well," he said at last, "the younger generation is supposed to be speedy but I didn't imagine you would ever step on the accelerator like this.”
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading “The day following Rod drew his father into the library and bluntly announced his engagement to Mary Thorn, also that the date of their marriage was set for the first week in July, exactly one month ahead.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"Well," he said at last, "the younger generation is supposed to be speedy but I didn't imagine you would ever step on the accelerator like this.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"Well," he said at last, "the younger generation is supposed to be speedy but I didn't imagine you would ever step on the accelerator like this.”
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading “"Well," he said at last, "the younger generation is supposed to be speedy but I didn't imagine you would ever step on the accelerator like this.”
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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 Norquay senior sat down, lighted a cigar.
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From this reading "Well," he said at last, "the younger generation is supposed to be speedy but I didn't imagine you would ever step on the accelerator like this.
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From this reading The day following Rod drew his father into the library and bluntly announced his engagement to Mary Thorn, also that the date of their marriage was set for the first week in July, exactly one month ahead.
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From this reading The day following Rod drew his father into the library and bluntly announced his engagement to Mary Thorn, also that the date of their marriage was set for the first week in July, exactly one month ahead.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The day following Rod drew his father into the library and bluntly announced his engagement to Mary Thorn, also that the date of their marriage was set for the first week in July, exactly one month ahead.
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From this reading The day following Rod drew his father into the library and bluntly announced his engagement to Mary Thorn, also that the date of their marriage was set for the first week in July, exactly one month ahead.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "Well," he said at last, "the younger generation is supposed to be speedy but I didn't imagine you would ever step on the accelerator like this.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "Well," he said at last, "the younger generation is supposed to be speedy but I didn't imagine you would ever step on the accelerator like this.
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From this reading The day following Rod drew his father into the library and bluntly announced his engagement to Mary Thorn, also that the date of their marriage was set for the first week in July, exactly one month ahead.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He did not precisely lose his poise, but he was slightly staggered.
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From this reading Norquay senior sat down, lighted a cigar.
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From this reading The day following Rod drew his father into the library and bluntly announced his engagement to Mary Thorn, also that the date of their marriage was set for the first week in July, exactly one month ahead.
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From this reading The day following Rod drew his father into the library and bluntly announced his engagement to Mary Thorn, also that the date of their marriage was set for the first week in July, exactly one month ahead.
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading He did not precisely lose his poise, but he was slightly staggered.
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From this reading "Well," he said at last, "the younger generation is supposed to be speedy but I didn't imagine you would ever step on the accelerator like this.
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From this reading Norquay senior sat down, lighted a cigar.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading The day following Rod drew his father into the library and bluntly announced his engagement to Mary Thorn, also that the date of their marriage was set for the first week in July, exactly one month ahead.
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From this reading The day following Rod drew his father into the library and bluntly announced his engagement to Mary Thorn, also that the date of their marriage was set for the first week in July, exactly one month ahead.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "Well," he said at last, "the younger generation is supposed to be speedy but I didn't imagine you would ever step on the accelerator like this.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The day following Rod drew his father into the library and bluntly announced his engagement to Mary Thorn, also that the date of their marriage was set for the first week in July, exactly one month ahead.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The day following Rod drew his father into the library and bluntly announced his engagement to Mary Thorn, also that the date of their marriage was set for the first week in July, exactly one month ahead.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading The day following Rod drew his father into the library and bluntly announced his engagement to Mary Thorn, also that the date of their marriage was set for the first week in July, exactly one month ahead.
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From this reading The day following Rod drew his father into the library and bluntly announced his engagement to Mary Thorn, also that the date of their marriage was set for the first week in July, exactly one month ahead.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The day following Rod drew his father into the library and bluntly announced his engagement to Mary Thorn, also that the date of their marriage was set for the first week in July, exactly one month ahead.
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From this reading "Well," he said at last, "the younger generation is supposed to be speedy but I didn't imagine you would ever step on the accelerator like this.
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From this reading Why the mad haste?
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He did not precisely lose his poise, but he was slightly staggered.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The day following Rod drew his father into the library and bluntly announced his engagement to Mary Thorn, also that the date of their marriage was set for the first week in July, exactly one month ahead.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Well," he said at last, "the younger generation is supposed to be speedy but I didn't imagine you would ever step on the accelerator like this.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading "Well," he said at last, "the younger generation is supposed to be speedy but I didn't imagine you would ever step on the accelerator like this.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The day following Rod drew his father into the library and bluntly announced his engagement to Mary Thorn, also that the date of their marriage was set for the first week in July, exactly one month ahead.
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The day following Rod drew his father into the library and bluntly announced his engagement to Mary Thorn, also that the date of their marriage was set for the first week in July, exactly one month ahead.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Well," he said at last, "the younger generation is supposed to be speedy but I didn't imagine you would ever step on the accelerator like this.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The day following Rod drew his father into the library and bluntly announced his engagement to Mary Thorn, also that the date of their marriage was set for the first week in July, exactly one month ahead.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "Well," he said at last, "the younger generation is supposed to be speedy but I didn't imagine you would ever step on the accelerator like this.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The day following Rod drew his father into the library and bluntly announced his engagement to Mary Thorn, also that the date of their marriage was set for the first week in July, exactly one month ahead.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Norquay senior sat down, lighted a cigar.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Well," he said at last, "the younger generation is supposed to be speedy but I didn't imagine you would ever step on the accelerator like this.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He did not precisely lose his poise, but he was slightly staggered.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Why the mad haste?
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The day following Rod drew his father into the library and bluntly announced his engagement to Mary Thorn, also that the date of their marriage was set for the first week in July, exactly one month ahead.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The day following Rod drew his father into the library and bluntly announced his engagement to Mary Thorn, also that the date of their marriage was set for the first week in July, exactly one month ahead.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The day following Rod drew his father into the library and bluntly announced his engagement to Mary Thorn, also that the date of their marriage was set for the first week in July, exactly one month ahead.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Norquay senior sat down, lighted a cigar.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He did not precisely lose his poise, but he was slightly staggered.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The day following Rod drew his father into the library and bluntly announced his engagement to Mary Thorn, also that the date of their marriage was set for the first week in July, exactly one month ahead.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "Well," he said at last, "the younger generation is supposed to be speedy but I didn't imagine you would ever step on the accelerator like this.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The day following Rod drew his father into the library and bluntly announced his engagement to Mary Thorn, also that the date of their marriage was set for the first week in July, exactly one month ahead.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He did not precisely lose his poise, but he was slightly staggered.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He did not precisely lose his poise, but he was slightly staggered.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The day following Rod drew his father into the library and bluntly announced his engagement to Mary Thorn, also that the date of their marriage was set for the first week in July, exactly one month ahead.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Well," he said at last, "the younger generation is supposed to be speedy but I didn't imagine you would ever step on the accelerator like this.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Norquay senior sat down, lighted a cigar.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Norquay senior sat down, lighted a cigar.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The day following Rod drew his father into the library and bluntly announced his engagement to Mary Thorn, also that the date of their marriage was set for the first week in July, exactly one month ahead.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He did not precisely lose his poise, but he was slightly staggered.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Well," he said at last, "the younger generation is supposed to be speedy but I didn't imagine you would ever step on the accelerator like this.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He did not precisely lose his poise, but he was slightly staggered.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "Well," he said at last, "the younger generation is supposed to be speedy but I didn't imagine you would ever step on the accelerator like this.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Well," he said at last, "the younger generation is supposed to be speedy but I didn't imagine you would ever step on the accelerator like this.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The day following Rod drew his father into the library and bluntly announced his engagement to Mary Thorn, also that the date of their marriage was set for the first week in July, exactly one month ahead.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The day following Rod drew his father into the library and bluntly announced his engagement to Mary Thorn, also that the date of their marriage was set for the first week in July, exactly one month ahead.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The day following Rod drew his father into the library and bluntly announced his engagement to Mary Thorn, also that the date of their marriage was set for the first week in July, exactly one month ahead.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "Well," he said at last, "the younger generation is supposed to be speedy but I didn't imagine you would ever step on the accelerator like this.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The day following Rod drew his father into the library and bluntly announced his engagement to Mary Thorn, also that the date of their marriage was set for the first week in July, exactly one month ahead.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The day following Rod drew his father into the library and bluntly announced his engagement to Mary Thorn, also that the date of their marriage was set for the first week in July, exactly one month ahead.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The day following Rod drew his father into the library and bluntly announced his engagement to Mary Thorn, also that the date of their marriage was set for the first week in July, exactly one month ahead.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The day following Rod drew his father into the library and bluntly announced his engagement to Mary Thorn, also that the date of their marriage was set for the first week in July, exactly one month ahead.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Well," he said at last, "the younger generation is supposed to be speedy but I didn't imagine you would ever step on the accelerator like this.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Why the mad haste?
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading "Well," he said at last, "the younger generation is supposed to be speedy but I didn't imagine you would ever step on the accelerator like this.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Well," he said at last, "the younger generation is supposed to be speedy but I didn't imagine you would ever step on the accelerator like this.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Well," he said at last, "the younger generation is supposed to be speedy but I didn't imagine you would ever step on the accelerator like this.
