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Chapter VI
By the time the coroner's inquest and the funeral in town were over it was three o'clock of the afternoon. As I only occasionally managed Soda Springs I felt no inclination to hurry on the return journey. My intention was to watch the Overland through, to make some small purchases at the Lone Star Emporium, to hoist one or two at McGrue's, and to dine sumptuously at the best--and only--hotel. A programme simple in theme but susceptible to variations. The latter began early.
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a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “By the time the coroner's inquest and the funeral in town were over it was three o'clock of the afternoon.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “The latter began early.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “As I only occasionally managed Soda Springs I felt no inclination to hurry on the return journey.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “My intention was to watch the Overland through, to make some small purchases at the Lone Star Emporium, to hoist one or two at McGrue's, and to dine sumptuously at the best--and only--hotel.”
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading “My intention was to watch the Overland through, to make some small purchases at the Lone Star Emporium, to hoist one or two at McGrue's, and to dine sumptuously at the best--and only--hotel.”
above and across; more than
From this reading “By the time the coroner's inquest and the funeral in town were over it was three o'clock of the afternoon.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “My intention was to watch the Overland through, to make some small purchases at the Lone Star Emporium, to hoist one or two at McGrue's, and to dine sumptuously at the best--and only--hotel.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “By the time the coroner's inquest and the funeral in town were over it was three o'clock of the afternoon.”
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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 A programme simple in theme but susceptible to variations.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading By the time the coroner's inquest and the funeral in town were over it was three o'clock of the afternoon.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading By the time the coroner's inquest and the funeral in town were over it was three o'clock of the afternoon.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As I only occasionally managed Soda Springs I felt no inclination to hurry on the return journey.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading My intention was to watch the Overland through, to make some small purchases at the Lone Star Emporium, to hoist one or two at McGrue's, and to dine sumptuously at the best--and only--hotel.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading The latter began early.
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From this reading My intention was to watch the Overland through, to make some small purchases at the Lone Star Emporium, to hoist one or two at McGrue's, and to dine sumptuously at the best--and only--hotel.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading A programme simple in theme but susceptible to variations.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading By the time the coroner's inquest and the funeral in town were over it was three o'clock of the afternoon.
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From this reading By the time the coroner's inquest and the funeral in town were over it was three o'clock of the afternoon.
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From this reading My intention was to watch the Overland through, to make some small purchases at the Lone Star Emporium, to hoist one or two at McGrue's, and to dine sumptuously at the best--and only--hotel.
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From this reading The latter began early.
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From this reading My intention was to watch the Overland through, to make some small purchases at the Lone Star Emporium, to hoist one or two at McGrue's, and to dine sumptuously at the best--and only--hotel.
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From this reading As I only occasionally managed Soda Springs I felt no inclination to hurry on the return journey.
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From this reading By the time the coroner's inquest and the funeral in town were over it was three o'clock of the afternoon.
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From this reading My intention was to watch the Overland through, to make some small purchases at the Lone Star Emporium, to hoist one or two at McGrue's, and to dine sumptuously at the best--and only--hotel.
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From this reading My intention was to watch the Overland through, to make some small purchases at the Lone Star Emporium, to hoist one or two at McGrue's, and to dine sumptuously at the best--and only--hotel.
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From this reading As I only occasionally managed Soda Springs I felt no inclination to hurry on the return journey.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading As I only occasionally managed Soda Springs I felt no inclination to hurry on the return journey.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading By the time the coroner's inquest and the funeral in town were over it was three o'clock of the afternoon.
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From this reading As I only occasionally managed Soda Springs I felt no inclination to hurry on the return journey.
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From this reading By the time the coroner's inquest and the funeral in town were over it was three o'clock of the afternoon.
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From this reading My intention was to watch the Overland through, to make some small purchases at the Lone Star Emporium, to hoist one or two at McGrue's, and to dine sumptuously at the best--and only--hotel.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading By the time the coroner's inquest and the funeral in town were over it was three o'clock of the afternoon.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading As I only occasionally managed Soda Springs I felt no inclination to hurry on the return journey.
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From this reading The latter began early.
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From this reading My intention was to watch the Overland through, to make some small purchases at the Lone Star Emporium, to hoist one or two at McGrue's, and to dine sumptuously at the best--and only--hotel.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading My intention was to watch the Overland through, to make some small purchases at the Lone Star Emporium, to hoist one or two at McGrue's, and to dine sumptuously at the best--and only--hotel.
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From this reading As I only occasionally managed Soda Springs I felt no inclination to hurry on the return journey.
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From this reading My intention was to watch the Overland through, to make some small purchases at the Lone Star Emporium, to hoist one or two at McGrue's, and to dine sumptuously at the best--and only--hotel.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading My intention was to watch the Overland through, to make some small purchases at the Lone Star Emporium, to hoist one or two at McGrue's, and to dine sumptuously at the best--and only--hotel.
not any; not one
From this reading As I only occasionally managed Soda Springs I felt no inclination to hurry on the return journey.
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From this reading By the time the coroner's inquest and the funeral in town were over it was three o'clock of the afternoon.
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From this reading As I only occasionally managed Soda Springs I felt no inclination to hurry on the return journey.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading By the time the coroner's inquest and the funeral in town were over it was three o'clock of the afternoon.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading As I only occasionally managed Soda Springs I felt no inclination to hurry on the return journey.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading My intention was to watch the Overland through, to make some small purchases at the Lone Star Emporium, to hoist one or two at McGrue's, and to dine sumptuously at the best--and only--hotel.
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From this reading As I only occasionally managed Soda Springs I felt no inclination to hurry on the return journey.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading My intention was to watch the Overland through, to make some small purchases at the Lone Star Emporium, to hoist one or two at McGrue's, and to dine sumptuously at the best--and only--hotel.
above and across; more than
From this reading By the time the coroner's inquest and the funeral in town were over it was three o'clock of the afternoon.
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From this reading My intention was to watch the Overland through, to make some small purchases at the Lone Star Emporium, to hoist one or two at McGrue's, and to dine sumptuously at the best--and only--hotel.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A programme simple in theme but susceptible to variations.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading My intention was to watch the Overland through, to make some small purchases at the Lone Star Emporium, to hoist one or two at McGrue's, and to dine sumptuously at the best--and only--hotel.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading As I only occasionally managed Soda Springs I felt no inclination to hurry on the return journey.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A programme simple in theme but susceptible to variations.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading My intention was to watch the Overland through, to make some small purchases at the Lone Star Emporium, to hoist one or two at McGrue's, and to dine sumptuously at the best--and only--hotel.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading As I only occasionally managed Soda Springs I felt no inclination to hurry on the return journey.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading My intention was to watch the Overland through, to make some small purchases at the Lone Star Emporium, to hoist one or two at McGrue's, and to dine sumptuously at the best--and only--hotel.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading As I only occasionally managed Soda Springs I felt no inclination to hurry on the return journey.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading My intention was to watch the Overland through, to make some small purchases at the Lone Star Emporium, to hoist one or two at McGrue's, and to dine sumptuously at the best--and only--hotel.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading My intention was to watch the Overland through, to make some small purchases at the Lone Star Emporium, to hoist one or two at McGrue's, and to dine sumptuously at the best--and only--hotel.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A programme simple in theme but susceptible to variations.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading By the time the coroner's inquest and the funeral in town were over it was three o'clock of the afternoon.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A programme simple in theme but susceptible to variations.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading By the time the coroner's inquest and the funeral in town were over it was three o'clock of the afternoon.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading My intention was to watch the Overland through, to make some small purchases at the Lone Star Emporium, to hoist one or two at McGrue's, and to dine sumptuously at the best--and only--hotel.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading By the time the coroner's inquest and the funeral in town were over it was three o'clock of the afternoon.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading As I only occasionally managed Soda Springs I felt no inclination to hurry on the return journey.
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From this reading By the time the coroner's inquest and the funeral in town were over it was three o'clock of the afternoon.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading My intention was to watch the Overland through, to make some small purchases at the Lone Star Emporium, to hoist one or two at McGrue's, and to dine sumptuously at the best--and only--hotel.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A programme simple in theme but susceptible to variations.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading By the time the coroner's inquest and the funeral in town were over it was three o'clock of the afternoon.
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From this reading My intention was to watch the Overland through, to make some small purchases at the Lone Star Emporium, to hoist one or two at McGrue's, and to dine sumptuously at the best--and only--hotel.
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading By the time the coroner's inquest and the funeral in town were over it was three o'clock of the afternoon.
