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Chapter XII
DAN RECONSIDERS An hour had elapsed when Walter, who had not once left the piazza where he and his mother had been seated, exclaimed excitedly, “There he comes, mother! I hope he has had good luck.” “I’m sure your father has induced the foolish boy to accept his offer. He has a great way of dealing with men, though I must confess that I haven’t very much sympathy with Dan. It seems to me that he has been a very foolish boy even to hesitate a moment.
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the past participle of “be”
From this reading “DAN RECONSIDERS An hour had elapsed when Walter, who had not once left the piazza where he and his mother had been seated, exclaimed excitedly, “There he comes, mother!”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “It seems to me that he has been a very foolish boy even to hesitate a moment.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “I hope he has had good luck.””
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “He has a great way of dealing with men, though I must confess that I haven’t very much sympathy with Dan.”
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “I hope he has had good luck.””
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “DAN RECONSIDERS An hour had elapsed when Walter, who had not once left the piazza where he and his mother had been seated, exclaimed excitedly, “There he comes, mother!”
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading “He has a great way of dealing with men, though I must confess that I haven’t very much sympathy with Dan.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “DAN RECONSIDERS An hour had elapsed when Walter, who had not once left the piazza where he and his mother had been seated, exclaimed excitedly, “There he comes, mother!”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading ““I’m sure your father has induced the foolish boy to accept his offer.”
in spite of the fact that
From this reading “He has a great way of dealing with men, though I must confess that I haven’t very much sympathy with Dan.”
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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 He has a great way of dealing with men, though I must confess that I haven’t very much sympathy with Dan.
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From this reading “I’m sure your father has induced the foolish boy to accept his offer.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading DAN RECONSIDERS An hour had elapsed when Walter, who had not once left the piazza where he and his mother had been seated, exclaimed excitedly, “There he comes, mother!
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading DAN RECONSIDERS An hour had elapsed when Walter, who had not once left the piazza where he and his mother had been seated, exclaimed excitedly, “There he comes, mother!
the past participle of “be”
From this reading DAN RECONSIDERS An hour had elapsed when Walter, who had not once left the piazza where he and his mother had been seated, exclaimed excitedly, “There he comes, mother!
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From this reading “I’m sure your father has induced the foolish boy to accept his offer.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading DAN RECONSIDERS An hour had elapsed when Walter, who had not once left the piazza where he and his mother had been seated, exclaimed excitedly, “There he comes, mother!
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He has a great way of dealing with men, though I must confess that I haven’t very much sympathy with Dan.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading DAN RECONSIDERS An hour had elapsed when Walter, who had not once left the piazza where he and his mother had been seated, exclaimed excitedly, “There he comes, mother!
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He has a great way of dealing with men, though I must confess that I haven’t very much sympathy with Dan.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading DAN RECONSIDERS An hour had elapsed when Walter, who had not once left the piazza where he and his mother had been seated, exclaimed excitedly, “There he comes, mother!
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading It seems to me that he has been a very foolish boy even to hesitate a moment.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading DAN RECONSIDERS An hour had elapsed when Walter, who had not once left the piazza where he and his mother had been seated, exclaimed excitedly, “There he comes, mother!
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading DAN RECONSIDERS An hour had elapsed when Walter, who had not once left the piazza where he and his mother had been seated, exclaimed excitedly, “There he comes, mother!
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “I’m sure your father has induced the foolish boy to accept his offer.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “I’m sure your father has induced the foolish boy to accept his offer.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading I hope he has had good luck.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading He has a great way of dealing with men, though I must confess that I haven’t very much sympathy with Dan.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading DAN RECONSIDERS An hour had elapsed when Walter, who had not once left the piazza where he and his mother had been seated, exclaimed excitedly, “There he comes, mother!
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I hope he has had good luck.”
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From this reading He has a great way of dealing with men, though I must confess that I haven’t very much sympathy with Dan.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading DAN RECONSIDERS An hour had elapsed when Walter, who had not once left the piazza where he and his mother had been seated, exclaimed excitedly, “There he comes, mother!
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From this reading It seems to me that he has been a very foolish boy even to hesitate a moment.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading DAN RECONSIDERS An hour had elapsed when Walter, who had not once left the piazza where he and his mother had been seated, exclaimed excitedly, “There he comes, mother!
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From this reading I hope he has had good luck.”
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading DAN RECONSIDERS An hour had elapsed when Walter, who had not once left the piazza where he and his mother had been seated, exclaimed excitedly, “There he comes, mother!
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I hope he has had good luck.”
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From this reading “I’m sure your father has induced the foolish boy to accept his offer.
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From this reading “I’m sure your father has induced the foolish boy to accept his offer.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It seems to me that he has been a very foolish boy even to hesitate a moment.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading DAN RECONSIDERS An hour had elapsed when Walter, who had not once left the piazza where he and his mother had been seated, exclaimed excitedly, “There he comes, mother!
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From this reading I hope he has had good luck.”
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It seems to me that he has been a very foolish boy even to hesitate a moment.
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From this reading He has a great way of dealing with men, though I must confess that I haven’t very much sympathy with Dan.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It seems to me that he has been a very foolish boy even to hesitate a moment.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading DAN RECONSIDERS An hour had elapsed when Walter, who had not once left the piazza where he and his mother had been seated, exclaimed excitedly, “There he comes, mother!
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He has a great way of dealing with men, though I must confess that I haven’t very much sympathy with Dan.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading He has a great way of dealing with men, though I must confess that I haven’t very much sympathy with Dan.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading DAN RECONSIDERS An hour had elapsed when Walter, who had not once left the piazza where he and his mother had been seated, exclaimed excitedly, “There he comes, mother!
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He has a great way of dealing with men, though I must confess that I haven’t very much sympathy with Dan.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “I’m sure your father has induced the foolish boy to accept his offer.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading DAN RECONSIDERS An hour had elapsed when Walter, who had not once left the piazza where he and his mother had been seated, exclaimed excitedly, “There he comes, mother!
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading DAN RECONSIDERS An hour had elapsed when Walter, who had not once left the piazza where he and his mother had been seated, exclaimed excitedly, “There he comes, mother!
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading DAN RECONSIDERS An hour had elapsed when Walter, who had not once left the piazza where he and his mother had been seated, exclaimed excitedly, “There he comes, mother!
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading DAN RECONSIDERS An hour had elapsed when Walter, who had not once left the piazza where he and his mother had been seated, exclaimed excitedly, “There he comes, mother!
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It seems to me that he has been a very foolish boy even to hesitate a moment.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “I’m sure your father has induced the foolish boy to accept his offer.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He has a great way of dealing with men, though I must confess that I haven’t very much sympathy with Dan.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He has a great way of dealing with men, though I must confess that I haven’t very much sympathy with Dan.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading DAN RECONSIDERS An hour had elapsed when Walter, who had not once left the piazza where he and his mother had been seated, exclaimed excitedly, “There he comes, mother!
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading DAN RECONSIDERS An hour had elapsed when Walter, who had not once left the piazza where he and his mother had been seated, exclaimed excitedly, “There he comes, mother!
in spite of the fact that
From this reading He has a great way of dealing with men, though I must confess that I haven’t very much sympathy with Dan.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “I’m sure your father has induced the foolish boy to accept his offer.
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From this reading He has a great way of dealing with men, though I must confess that I haven’t very much sympathy with Dan.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading DAN RECONSIDERS An hour had elapsed when Walter, who had not once left the piazza where he and his mother had been seated, exclaimed excitedly, “There he comes, mother!
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He has a great way of dealing with men, though I must confess that I haven’t very much sympathy with Dan.
at the time that
From this reading DAN RECONSIDERS An hour had elapsed when Walter, who had not once left the piazza where he and his mother had been seated, exclaimed excitedly, “There he comes, mother!
in or at the place that
From this reading DAN RECONSIDERS An hour had elapsed when Walter, who had not once left the piazza where he and his mother had been seated, exclaimed excitedly, “There he comes, mother!
which person or people
From this reading DAN RECONSIDERS An hour had elapsed when Walter, who had not once left the piazza where he and his mother had been seated, exclaimed excitedly, “There he comes, mother!
in the company of; together with
From this reading He has a great way of dealing with men, though I must confess that I haven’t very much sympathy with Dan.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “I’m sure your father has induced the foolish boy to accept his offer.
