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Chapter XVII
"SO-LONG, BUCK!" "Before you go, Buck, I want to tell you that you needn't jolly yourself into thinking your death will be avenged. It won't. You noticed what I wrote; and there isn't a scrap of my writing anywhere in the country to catch me up--" Ward's thoughts went to Billy Louise, who had some very good samples, and he stopped suddenly. He was trying not to think of Billy Louise, to-day.
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earlier than; in front of
From this reading “"Before you go, Buck, I want to tell you that you needn't jolly yourself into thinking your death will be avenged.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “You noticed what I wrote; and there isn't a scrap of my writing anywhere in the country to catch me up--" Ward's thoughts went to Billy Louise, who had some very good samples, and he stopped suddenly.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “You noticed what I wrote; and there isn't a scrap of my writing anywhere in the country to catch me up--" Ward's thoughts went to Billy Louise, who had some very good samples, and he stopped suddenly.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “You noticed what I wrote; and there isn't a scrap of my writing anywhere in the country to catch me up--" Ward's thoughts went to Billy Louise, who had some very good samples, and he stopped suddenly.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"Before you go, Buck, I want to tell you that you needn't jolly yourself into thinking your death will be avenged.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “He was trying not to think of Billy Louise, to-day.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"Before you go, Buck, I want to tell you that you needn't jolly yourself into thinking your death will be avenged.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “You noticed what I wrote; and there isn't a scrap of my writing anywhere in the country to catch me up--" Ward's thoughts went to Billy Louise, who had some very good samples, and he stopped suddenly.”
used when the person spoken to is also the object of the action
From this reading “"Before you go, Buck, I want to tell you that you needn't jolly yourself into thinking your death will be avenged.”
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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 You noticed what I wrote; and there isn't a scrap of my writing anywhere in the country to catch me up--" Ward's thoughts went to Billy Louise, who had some very good samples, and he stopped suddenly.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading You noticed what I wrote; and there isn't a scrap of my writing anywhere in the country to catch me up--" Ward's thoughts went to Billy Louise, who had some very good samples, and he stopped suddenly.
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From this reading You noticed what I wrote; and there isn't a scrap of my writing anywhere in the country to catch me up--" Ward's thoughts went to Billy Louise, who had some very good samples, and he stopped suddenly.
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From this reading "Before you go, Buck, I want to tell you that you needn't jolly yourself into thinking your death will be avenged.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "Before you go, Buck, I want to tell you that you needn't jolly yourself into thinking your death will be avenged.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading "Before you go, Buck, I want to tell you that you needn't jolly yourself into thinking your death will be avenged.
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From this reading You noticed what I wrote; and there isn't a scrap of my writing anywhere in the country to catch me up--" Ward's thoughts went to Billy Louise, who had some very good samples, and he stopped suddenly.
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From this reading "SO-LONG, BUCK!"
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From this reading You noticed what I wrote; and there isn't a scrap of my writing anywhere in the country to catch me up--" Ward's thoughts went to Billy Louise, who had some very good samples, and he stopped suddenly.
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From this reading You noticed what I wrote; and there isn't a scrap of my writing anywhere in the country to catch me up--" Ward's thoughts went to Billy Louise, who had some very good samples, and he stopped suddenly.
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From this reading "Before you go, Buck, I want to tell you that you needn't jolly yourself into thinking your death will be avenged.
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From this reading "Before you go, Buck, I want to tell you that you needn't jolly yourself into thinking your death will be avenged.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading You noticed what I wrote; and there isn't a scrap of my writing anywhere in the country to catch me up--" Ward's thoughts went to Billy Louise, who had some very good samples, and he stopped suddenly.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading You noticed what I wrote; and there isn't a scrap of my writing anywhere in the country to catch me up--" Ward's thoughts went to Billy Louise, who had some very good samples, and he stopped suddenly.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading You noticed what I wrote; and there isn't a scrap of my writing anywhere in the country to catch me up--" Ward's thoughts went to Billy Louise, who had some very good samples, and he stopped suddenly.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Before you go, Buck, I want to tell you that you needn't jolly yourself into thinking your death will be avenged.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading You noticed what I wrote; and there isn't a scrap of my writing anywhere in the country to catch me up--" Ward's thoughts went to Billy Louise, who had some very good samples, and he stopped suddenly.
moving to the inside of something
From this reading "Before you go, Buck, I want to tell you that you needn't jolly yourself into thinking your death will be avenged.
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From this reading You noticed what I wrote; and there isn't a scrap of my writing anywhere in the country to catch me up--" Ward's thoughts went to Billy Louise, who had some very good samples, and he stopped suddenly.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It won't.
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From this reading "Before you go, Buck, I want to tell you that you needn't jolly yourself into thinking your death will be avenged.
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From this reading You noticed what I wrote; and there isn't a scrap of my writing anywhere in the country to catch me up--" Ward's thoughts went to Billy Louise, who had some very good samples, and he stopped suddenly.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading You noticed what I wrote; and there isn't a scrap of my writing anywhere in the country to catch me up--" Ward's thoughts went to Billy Louise, who had some very good samples, and he stopped suddenly.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading You noticed what I wrote; and there isn't a scrap of my writing anywhere in the country to catch me up--" Ward's thoughts went to Billy Louise, who had some very good samples, and he stopped suddenly.
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From this reading "Before you go, Buck, I want to tell you that you needn't jolly yourself into thinking your death will be avenged.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He was trying not to think of Billy Louise, to-day.
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From this reading You noticed what I wrote; and there isn't a scrap of my writing anywhere in the country to catch me up--" Ward's thoughts went to Billy Louise, who had some very good samples, and he stopped suddenly.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading You noticed what I wrote; and there isn't a scrap of my writing anywhere in the country to catch me up--" Ward's thoughts went to Billy Louise, who had some very good samples, and he stopped suddenly.
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From this reading You noticed what I wrote; and there isn't a scrap of my writing anywhere in the country to catch me up--" Ward's thoughts went to Billy Louise, who had some very good samples, and he stopped suddenly.
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From this reading You noticed what I wrote; and there isn't a scrap of my writing anywhere in the country to catch me up--" Ward's thoughts went to Billy Louise, who had some very good samples, and he stopped suddenly.
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From this reading "SO-LONG, BUCK!"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading You noticed what I wrote; and there isn't a scrap of my writing anywhere in the country to catch me up--" Ward's thoughts went to Billy Louise, who had some very good samples, and he stopped suddenly.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading You noticed what I wrote; and there isn't a scrap of my writing anywhere in the country to catch me up--" Ward's thoughts went to Billy Louise, who had some very good samples, and he stopped suddenly.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading You noticed what I wrote; and there isn't a scrap of my writing anywhere in the country to catch me up--" Ward's thoughts went to Billy Louise, who had some very good samples, and he stopped suddenly.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "Before you go, Buck, I want to tell you that you needn't jolly yourself into thinking your death will be avenged.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Before you go, Buck, I want to tell you that you needn't jolly yourself into thinking your death will be avenged.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading You noticed what I wrote; and there isn't a scrap of my writing anywhere in the country to catch me up--" Ward's thoughts went to Billy Louise, who had some very good samples, and he stopped suddenly.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading You noticed what I wrote; and there isn't a scrap of my writing anywhere in the country to catch me up--" Ward's thoughts went to Billy Louise, who had some very good samples, and he stopped suddenly.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading He was trying not to think of Billy Louise, to-day.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "Before you go, Buck, I want to tell you that you needn't jolly yourself into thinking your death will be avenged.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading You noticed what I wrote; and there isn't a scrap of my writing anywhere in the country to catch me up--" Ward's thoughts went to Billy Louise, who had some very good samples, and he stopped suddenly.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Before you go, Buck, I want to tell you that you needn't jolly yourself into thinking your death will be avenged.
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From this reading He was trying not to think of Billy Louise, to-day.
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From this reading He was trying not to think of Billy Louise, to-day.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading You noticed what I wrote; and there isn't a scrap of my writing anywhere in the country to catch me up--" Ward's thoughts went to Billy Louise, who had some very good samples, and he stopped suddenly.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading You noticed what I wrote; and there isn't a scrap of my writing anywhere in the country to catch me up--" Ward's thoughts went to Billy Louise, who had some very good samples, and he stopped suddenly.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Before you go, Buck, I want to tell you that you needn't jolly yourself into thinking your death will be avenged.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading You noticed what I wrote; and there isn't a scrap of my writing anywhere in the country to catch me up--" Ward's thoughts went to Billy Louise, who had some very good samples, and he stopped suddenly.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was trying not to think of Billy Louise, to-day.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading You noticed what I wrote; and there isn't a scrap of my writing anywhere in the country to catch me up--" Ward's thoughts went to Billy Louise, who had some very good samples, and he stopped suddenly.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading You noticed what I wrote; and there isn't a scrap of my writing anywhere in the country to catch me up--" Ward's thoughts went to Billy Louise, who had some very good samples, and he stopped suddenly.
which person or people
From this reading You noticed what I wrote; and there isn't a scrap of my writing anywhere in the country to catch me up--" Ward's thoughts went to Billy Louise, who had some very good samples, and he stopped suddenly.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "Before you go, Buck, I want to tell you that you needn't jolly yourself into thinking your death will be avenged.
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From this reading It won't.
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From this reading You noticed what I wrote; and there isn't a scrap of my writing anywhere in the country to catch me up--" Ward's thoughts went to Billy Louise, who had some very good samples, and he stopped suddenly.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading You noticed what I wrote; and there isn't a scrap of my writing anywhere in the country to catch me up--" Ward's thoughts went to Billy Louise, who had some very good samples, and he stopped suddenly.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Before you go, Buck, I want to tell you that you needn't jolly yourself into thinking your death will be avenged.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Before you go, Buck, I want to tell you that you needn't jolly yourself into thinking your death will be avenged.
used when the person spoken to is also the object of the action
From this reading "Before you go, Buck, I want to tell you that you needn't jolly yourself into thinking your death will be avenged.
