Chapter XVII

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading "Sure an' that's phot Oi want to know," replied the woman.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading The Irishwoman had come up behind Hal so softly--she wore rubbers--that the youth did not hear her, and he was, therefore, thoroughly startled when she made the exclamation quoted at the end of the preceding chapter.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The Irishwoman had come up behind Hal so softly--she wore rubbers--that the youth did not hear her, and he was, therefore, thoroughly startled when she made the exclamation quoted at the end of the preceding chapter.

at or toward the back of something

From this reading The Irishwoman had come up behind Hal so softly--she wore rubbers--that the youth did not hear her, and he was, therefore, thoroughly startled when she made the exclamation quoted at the end of the preceding chapter.

the two together, not just one

From this reading Ferris and Macklin jumped to their feet and both rushed out in the hall.

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From this reading The Irishwoman had come up behind Hal so softly--she wore rubbers--that the youth did not hear her, and he was, therefore, thoroughly startled when she made the exclamation quoted at the end of the preceding chapter.

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading The Irishwoman had come up behind Hal so softly--she wore rubbers--that the youth did not hear her, and he was, therefore, thoroughly startled when she made the exclamation quoted at the end of the preceding chapter.

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading "What's the row, Mary?" cried the latter.

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From this reading NEAR TO DEATH.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading The Irishwoman had come up behind Hal so softly--she wore rubbers--that the youth did not hear her, and he was, therefore, thoroughly startled when she made the exclamation quoted at the end of the preceding chapter.

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From this reading The Irishwoman had come up behind Hal so softly--she wore rubbers--that the youth did not hear her, and he was, therefore, thoroughly startled when she made the exclamation quoted at the end of the preceding chapter.

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From this reading The Irishwoman had come up behind Hal so softly--she wore rubbers--that the youth did not hear her, and he was, therefore, thoroughly startled when she made the exclamation quoted at the end of the preceding chapter.

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From this reading Ferris and Macklin jumped to their feet and both rushed out in the hall.

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From this reading Ferris and Macklin jumped to their feet and both rushed out in the hall.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading The Irishwoman had come up behind Hal so softly--she wore rubbers--that the youth did not hear her, and he was, therefore, thoroughly startled when she made the exclamation quoted at the end of the preceding chapter.

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From this reading The Irishwoman had come up behind Hal so softly--she wore rubbers--that the youth did not hear her, and he was, therefore, thoroughly startled when she made the exclamation quoted at the end of the preceding chapter.

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From this reading Ferris and Macklin jumped to their feet and both rushed out in the hall.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading The Irishwoman had come up behind Hal so softly--she wore rubbers--that the youth did not hear her, and he was, therefore, thoroughly startled when she made the exclamation quoted at the end of the preceding chapter.

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading The Irishwoman had come up behind Hal so softly--she wore rubbers--that the youth did not hear her, and he was, therefore, thoroughly startled when she made the exclamation quoted at the end of the preceding chapter.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading The Irishwoman had come up behind Hal so softly--she wore rubbers--that the youth did not hear her, and he was, therefore, thoroughly startled when she made the exclamation quoted at the end of the preceding chapter.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading Ferris and Macklin jumped to their feet and both rushed out in the hall.

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From this reading The Irishwoman had come up behind Hal so softly--she wore rubbers--that the youth did not hear her, and he was, therefore, thoroughly startled when she made the exclamation quoted at the end of the preceding chapter.

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From this reading Ferris and Macklin jumped to their feet and both rushed out in the hall.

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading "Sure an' that's phot Oi want to know," replied the woman.

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From this reading "What's the row, Mary?" cried the latter.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Ferris and Macklin jumped to their feet and both rushed out in the hall.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The Irishwoman had come up behind Hal so softly--she wore rubbers--that the youth did not hear her, and he was, therefore, thoroughly startled when she made the exclamation quoted at the end of the preceding chapter.

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From this reading "What's the row, Mary?" cried the latter.

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From this reading NEAR TO DEATH.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The Irishwoman had come up behind Hal so softly--she wore rubbers--that the youth did not hear her, and he was, therefore, thoroughly startled when she made the exclamation quoted at the end of the preceding chapter.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The Irishwoman had come up behind Hal so softly--she wore rubbers--that the youth did not hear her, and he was, therefore, thoroughly startled when she made the exclamation quoted at the end of the preceding chapter.

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From this reading "Sure an' that's phot Oi want to know," replied the woman.

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From this reading Ferris and Macklin jumped to their feet and both rushed out in the hall.

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From this reading "Sure an' that's phot Oi want to know," replied the woman.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The Irishwoman had come up behind Hal so softly--she wore rubbers--that the youth did not hear her, and he was, therefore, thoroughly startled when she made the exclamation quoted at the end of the preceding chapter.

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From this reading The Irishwoman had come up behind Hal so softly--she wore rubbers--that the youth did not hear her, and he was, therefore, thoroughly startled when she made the exclamation quoted at the end of the preceding chapter.

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading "Sure an' that's phot Oi want to know," replied the woman.

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From this reading "What's the row, Mary?" cried the latter.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The Irishwoman had come up behind Hal so softly--she wore rubbers--that the youth did not hear her, and he was, therefore, thoroughly startled when she made the exclamation quoted at the end of the preceding chapter.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Ferris and Macklin jumped to their feet and both rushed out in the hall.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading The Irishwoman had come up behind Hal so softly--she wore rubbers--that the youth did not hear her, and he was, therefore, thoroughly startled when she made the exclamation quoted at the end of the preceding chapter.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading The Irishwoman had come up behind Hal so softly--she wore rubbers--that the youth did not hear her, and he was, therefore, thoroughly startled when she made the exclamation quoted at the end of the preceding chapter.

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From this reading The Irishwoman had come up behind Hal so softly--she wore rubbers--that the youth did not hear her, and he was, therefore, thoroughly startled when she made the exclamation quoted at the end of the preceding chapter.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The Irishwoman had come up behind Hal so softly--she wore rubbers--that the youth did not hear her, and he was, therefore, thoroughly startled when she made the exclamation quoted at the end of the preceding chapter.

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading "Sure an' that's phot Oi want to know," replied the woman.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The Irishwoman had come up behind Hal so softly--she wore rubbers--that the youth did not hear her, and he was, therefore, thoroughly startled when she made the exclamation quoted at the end of the preceding chapter.

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From this reading "Sure an' that's phot Oi want to know," replied the woman.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading The Irishwoman had come up behind Hal so softly--she wore rubbers--that the youth did not hear her, and he was, therefore, thoroughly startled when she made the exclamation quoted at the end of the preceding chapter.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Ferris and Macklin jumped to their feet and both rushed out in the hall.

for that reason; as a result

From this reading The Irishwoman had come up behind Hal so softly--she wore rubbers--that the youth did not hear her, and he was, therefore, thoroughly startled when she made the exclamation quoted at the end of the preceding chapter.

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From this reading The Irishwoman had come up behind Hal so softly--she wore rubbers--that the youth did not hear her, and he was, therefore, thoroughly startled when she made the exclamation quoted at the end of the preceding chapter.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading NEAR TO DEATH.

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From this reading The Irishwoman had come up behind Hal so softly--she wore rubbers--that the youth did not hear her, and he was, therefore, thoroughly startled when she made the exclamation quoted at the end of the preceding chapter.

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From this reading "Sure an' that's phot Oi want to know," replied the woman.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading The Irishwoman had come up behind Hal so softly--she wore rubbers--that the youth did not hear her, and he was, therefore, thoroughly startled when she made the exclamation quoted at the end of the preceding chapter.

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From this reading "What's the row, Mary?" cried the latter.

at the time that

From this reading The Irishwoman had come up behind Hal so softly--she wore rubbers--that the youth did not hear her, and he was, therefore, thoroughly startled when she made the exclamation quoted at the end of the preceding chapter.

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From this reading "Sure an' that's phot Oi want to know," replied the woman.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The Irishwoman had come up behind Hal so softly--she wore rubbers--that the youth did not hear her, and he was, therefore, thoroughly startled when she made the exclamation quoted at the end of the preceding chapter.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The Irishwoman had come up behind Hal so softly--she wore rubbers--that the youth did not hear her, and he was, therefore, thoroughly startled when she made the exclamation quoted at the end of the preceding chapter.