Chapter XXII

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading GAGE Ten days after the wedding at Sim Gage's ranch, the mistress of that establishment, sitting alone, heard the excited barking of the little dog in the yard, and the sound of a motor passing through the gate.

later than; following

From this reading GAGE Ten days after the wedding at Sim Gage's ranch, the mistress of that establishment, sitting alone, heard the excited barking of the little dog in the yard, and the sound of a motor passing through the gate.

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading GAGE Ten days after the wedding at Sim Gage's ranch, the mistress of that establishment, sitting alone, heard the excited barking of the little dog in the yard, and the sound of a motor passing through the gate.

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

From this reading GAGE Ten days after the wedding at Sim Gage's ranch, the mistress of that establishment, sitting alone, heard the excited barking of the little dog in the yard, and the sound of a motor passing through the gate.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading Instinctively she turned toward the window, as the car stopped.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading GAGE Ten days after the wedding at Sim Gage's ranch, the mistress of that establishment, sitting alone, heard the excited barking of the little dog in the yard, and the sound of a motor passing through the gate.

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From this reading GAGE Ten days after the wedding at Sim Gage's ranch, the mistress of that establishment, sitting alone, heard the excited barking of the little dog in the yard, and the sound of a motor passing through the gate.

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From this reading Instinctively she turned toward the window, as the car stopped.

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From this reading She heard a voice certainly familiar and welcome as well.

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From this reading GAGE Ten days after the wedding at Sim Gage's ranch, the mistress of that establishment, sitting alone, heard the excited barking of the little dog in the yard, and the sound of a motor passing through the gate.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading "Well, how do you do this morning?

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From this reading GAGE Ten days after the wedding at Sim Gage's ranch, the mistress of that establishment, sitting alone, heard the excited barking of the little dog in the yard, and the sound of a motor passing through the gate.

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From this reading GAGE Ten days after the wedding at Sim Gage's ranch, the mistress of that establishment, sitting alone, heard the excited barking of the little dog in the yard, and the sound of a motor passing through the gate.

very enthusiastic or eager

From this reading GAGE Ten days after the wedding at Sim Gage's ranch, the mistress of that establishment, sitting alone, heard the excited barking of the little dog in the yard, and the sound of a motor passing through the gate.

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From this reading She heard a voice certainly familiar and welcome as well.

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From this reading GAGE Ten days after the wedding at Sim Gage's ranch, the mistress of that establishment, sitting alone, heard the excited barking of the little dog in the yard, and the sound of a motor passing through the gate.

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From this reading GAGE Ten days after the wedding at Sim Gage's ranch, the mistress of that establishment, sitting alone, heard the excited barking of the little dog in the yard, and the sound of a motor passing through the gate.

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From this reading GAGE Ten days after the wedding at Sim Gage's ranch, the mistress of that establishment, sitting alone, heard the excited barking of the little dog in the yard, and the sound of a motor passing through the gate.

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From this reading GAGE Ten days after the wedding at Sim Gage's ranch, the mistress of that establishment, sitting alone, heard the excited barking of the little dog in the yard, and the sound of a motor passing through the gate.

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From this reading "Well, how do you do this morning?

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

From this reading GAGE Ten days after the wedding at Sim Gage's ranch, the mistress of that establishment, sitting alone, heard the excited barking of the little dog in the yard, and the sound of a motor passing through the gate.

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From this reading Instinctively she turned toward the window, as the car stopped.

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading GAGE Ten days after the wedding at Sim Gage's ranch, the mistress of that establishment, sitting alone, heard the excited barking of the little dog in the yard, and the sound of a motor passing through the gate.

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From this reading GAGE Ten days after the wedding at Sim Gage's ranch, the mistress of that establishment, sitting alone, heard the excited barking of the little dog in the yard, and the sound of a motor passing through the gate.

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading "Well, how do you do this morning?

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

From this reading GAGE Ten days after the wedding at Sim Gage's ranch, the mistress of that establishment, sitting alone, heard the excited barking of the little dog in the yard, and the sound of a motor passing through the gate.

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From this reading MRS.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading GAGE Ten days after the wedding at Sim Gage's ranch, the mistress of that establishment, sitting alone, heard the excited barking of the little dog in the yard, and the sound of a motor passing through the gate.

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From this reading GAGE Ten days after the wedding at Sim Gage's ranch, the mistress of that establishment, sitting alone, heard the excited barking of the little dog in the yard, and the sound of a motor passing through the gate.

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From this reading GAGE Ten days after the wedding at Sim Gage's ranch, the mistress of that establishment, sitting alone, heard the excited barking of the little dog in the yard, and the sound of a motor passing through the gate.

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

From this reading Instinctively she turned toward the window, as the car stopped.

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From this reading GAGE Ten days after the wedding at Sim Gage's ranch, the mistress of that establishment, sitting alone, heard the excited barking of the little dog in the yard, and the sound of a motor passing through the gate.

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From this reading GAGE Ten days after the wedding at Sim Gage's ranch, the mistress of that establishment, sitting alone, heard the excited barking of the little dog in the yard, and the sound of a motor passing through the gate.

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From this reading GAGE Ten days after the wedding at Sim Gage's ranch, the mistress of that establishment, sitting alone, heard the excited barking of the little dog in the yard, and the sound of a motor passing through the gate.

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading Instinctively she turned toward the window, as the car stopped.

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From this reading GAGE Ten days after the wedding at Sim Gage's ranch, the mistress of that establishment, sitting alone, heard the excited barking of the little dog in the yard, and the sound of a motor passing through the gate.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading GAGE Ten days after the wedding at Sim Gage's ranch, the mistress of that establishment, sitting alone, heard the excited barking of the little dog in the yard, and the sound of a motor passing through the gate.

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

From this reading GAGE Ten days after the wedding at Sim Gage's ranch, the mistress of that establishment, sitting alone, heard the excited barking of the little dog in the yard, and the sound of a motor passing through the gate.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading "Well, how do you do this morning?

a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage

From this reading GAGE Ten days after the wedding at Sim Gage's ranch, the mistress of that establishment, sitting alone, heard the excited barking of the little dog in the yard, and the sound of a motor passing through the gate.

in the direction of

From this reading Instinctively she turned toward the window, as the car stopped.

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From this reading Instinctively she turned toward the window, as the car stopped.

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From this reading She heard a voice certainly familiar and welcome as well.

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

From this reading GAGE Ten days after the wedding at Sim Gage's ranch, the mistress of that establishment, sitting alone, heard the excited barking of the little dog in the yard, and the sound of a motor passing through the gate.

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

From this reading She heard a voice certainly familiar and welcome as well.

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

From this reading She heard a voice certainly familiar and welcome as well.

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

From this reading Instinctively she turned toward the window, as the car stopped.

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

From this reading GAGE Ten days after the wedding at Sim Gage's ranch, the mistress of that establishment, sitting alone, heard the excited barking of the little dog in the yard, and the sound of a motor passing through the gate.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "Well, how do you do this morning?