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Chapter XIV
At the lake, Hollanden went pickerel fishing, lost his hook in a gaunt, gray stump, and earned much distinction by his skill in discovering words to express his emotion without resorting to the list ordinarily used in such cases. The younger Miss Worcester ruined a new pair of boots, and Stanley sat on the bank and howled the song of the forsaken. At the conclusion of the festivities Hollanden said, "Billie, you ought to take the boat back." "Why had I? You borrowed it."
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to show or communicate a feeling or idea
From this reading “At the lake, Hollanden went pickerel fishing, lost his hook in a gaunt, gray stump, and earned much distinction by his skill in discovering words to express his emotion without resorting to the list ordinarily used in such cases.”
used with “to” to say what is right or advisable
From this reading “At the conclusion of the festivities Hollanden said, "Billie, you ought to take the boat back."”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “At the conclusion of the festivities Hollanden said, "Billie, you ought to take the boat back."”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “At the lake, Hollanden went pickerel fishing, lost his hook in a gaunt, gray stump, and earned much distinction by his skill in discovering words to express his emotion without resorting to the list ordinarily used in such cases.”
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading “At the lake, Hollanden went pickerel fishing, lost his hook in a gaunt, gray stump, and earned much distinction by his skill in discovering words to express his emotion without resorting to the list ordinarily used in such cases.”
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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 At the lake, Hollanden went pickerel fishing, lost his hook in a gaunt, gray stump, and earned much distinction by his skill in discovering words to express his emotion without resorting to the list ordinarily used in such cases.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading At the lake, Hollanden went pickerel fishing, lost his hook in a gaunt, gray stump, and earned much distinction by his skill in discovering words to express his emotion without resorting to the list ordinarily used in such cases.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At the lake, Hollanden went pickerel fishing, lost his hook in a gaunt, gray stump, and earned much distinction by his skill in discovering words to express his emotion without resorting to the list ordinarily used in such cases.
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From this reading At the conclusion of the festivities Hollanden said, "Billie, you ought to take the boat back."
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From this reading The younger Miss Worcester ruined a new pair of boots, and Stanley sat on the bank and howled the song of the forsaken.
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From this reading At the conclusion of the festivities Hollanden said, "Billie, you ought to take the boat back."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading At the conclusion of the festivities Hollanden said, "Billie, you ought to take the boat back."
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From this reading The younger Miss Worcester ruined a new pair of boots, and Stanley sat on the bank and howled the song of the forsaken.
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From this reading You borrowed it."
showing who or what does the action
From this reading At the lake, Hollanden went pickerel fishing, lost his hook in a gaunt, gray stump, and earned much distinction by his skill in discovering words to express his emotion without resorting to the list ordinarily used in such cases.
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From this reading At the lake, Hollanden went pickerel fishing, lost his hook in a gaunt, gray stump, and earned much distinction by his skill in discovering words to express his emotion without resorting to the list ordinarily used in such cases.
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From this reading At the conclusion of the festivities Hollanden said, "Billie, you ought to take the boat back."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading At the lake, Hollanden went pickerel fishing, lost his hook in a gaunt, gray stump, and earned much distinction by his skill in discovering words to express his emotion without resorting to the list ordinarily used in such cases.
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From this reading At the lake, Hollanden went pickerel fishing, lost his hook in a gaunt, gray stump, and earned much distinction by his skill in discovering words to express his emotion without resorting to the list ordinarily used in such cases.
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From this reading At the lake, Hollanden went pickerel fishing, lost his hook in a gaunt, gray stump, and earned much distinction by his skill in discovering words to express his emotion without resorting to the list ordinarily used in such cases.
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From this reading At the lake, Hollanden went pickerel fishing, lost his hook in a gaunt, gray stump, and earned much distinction by his skill in discovering words to express his emotion without resorting to the list ordinarily used in such cases.
to show or communicate a feeling or idea
From this reading At the lake, Hollanden went pickerel fishing, lost his hook in a gaunt, gray stump, and earned much distinction by his skill in discovering words to express his emotion without resorting to the list ordinarily used in such cases.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading At the conclusion of the festivities Hollanden said, "Billie, you ought to take the boat back."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading At the lake, Hollanden went pickerel fishing, lost his hook in a gaunt, gray stump, and earned much distinction by his skill in discovering words to express his emotion without resorting to the list ordinarily used in such cases.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The younger Miss Worcester ruined a new pair of boots, and Stanley sat on the bank and howled the song of the forsaken.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading At the lake, Hollanden went pickerel fishing, lost his hook in a gaunt, gray stump, and earned much distinction by his skill in discovering words to express his emotion without resorting to the list ordinarily used in such cases.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading At the lake, Hollanden went pickerel fishing, lost his hook in a gaunt, gray stump, and earned much distinction by his skill in discovering words to express his emotion without resorting to the list ordinarily used in such cases.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "Why had I?
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading At the lake, Hollanden went pickerel fishing, lost his hook in a gaunt, gray stump, and earned much distinction by his skill in discovering words to express his emotion without resorting to the list ordinarily used in such cases.
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From this reading At the lake, Hollanden went pickerel fishing, lost his hook in a gaunt, gray stump, and earned much distinction by his skill in discovering words to express his emotion without resorting to the list ordinarily used in such cases.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading At the lake, Hollanden went pickerel fishing, lost his hook in a gaunt, gray stump, and earned much distinction by his skill in discovering words to express his emotion without resorting to the list ordinarily used in such cases.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The younger Miss Worcester ruined a new pair of boots, and Stanley sat on the bank and howled the song of the forsaken.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Why had I?
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading At the lake, Hollanden went pickerel fishing, lost his hook in a gaunt, gray stump, and earned much distinction by his skill in discovering words to express his emotion without resorting to the list ordinarily used in such cases.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading You borrowed it."
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From this reading At the lake, Hollanden went pickerel fishing, lost his hook in a gaunt, gray stump, and earned much distinction by his skill in discovering words to express his emotion without resorting to the list ordinarily used in such cases.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading At the lake, Hollanden went pickerel fishing, lost his hook in a gaunt, gray stump, and earned much distinction by his skill in discovering words to express his emotion without resorting to the list ordinarily used in such cases.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading At the lake, Hollanden went pickerel fishing, lost his hook in a gaunt, gray stump, and earned much distinction by his skill in discovering words to express his emotion without resorting to the list ordinarily used in such cases.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The younger Miss Worcester ruined a new pair of boots, and Stanley sat on the bank and howled the song of the forsaken.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading At the lake, Hollanden went pickerel fishing, lost his hook in a gaunt, gray stump, and earned much distinction by his skill in discovering words to express his emotion without resorting to the list ordinarily used in such cases.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The younger Miss Worcester ruined a new pair of boots, and Stanley sat on the bank and howled the song of the forsaken.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The younger Miss Worcester ruined a new pair of boots, and Stanley sat on the bank and howled the song of the forsaken.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The younger Miss Worcester ruined a new pair of boots, and Stanley sat on the bank and howled the song of the forsaken.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading At the lake, Hollanden went pickerel fishing, lost his hook in a gaunt, gray stump, and earned much distinction by his skill in discovering words to express his emotion without resorting to the list ordinarily used in such cases.
used with “to” to say what is right or advisable
From this reading At the conclusion of the festivities Hollanden said, "Billie, you ought to take the boat back."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The younger Miss Worcester ruined a new pair of boots, and Stanley sat on the bank and howled the song of the forsaken.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading At the lake, Hollanden went pickerel fishing, lost his hook in a gaunt, gray stump, and earned much distinction by his skill in discovering words to express his emotion without resorting to the list ordinarily used in such cases.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading At the lake, Hollanden went pickerel fishing, lost his hook in a gaunt, gray stump, and earned much distinction by his skill in discovering words to express his emotion without resorting to the list ordinarily used in such cases.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The younger Miss Worcester ruined a new pair of boots, and Stanley sat on the bank and howled the song of the forsaken.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading At the conclusion of the festivities Hollanden said, "Billie, you ought to take the boat back."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The younger Miss Worcester ruined a new pair of boots, and Stanley sat on the bank and howled the song of the forsaken.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading At the lake, Hollanden went pickerel fishing, lost his hook in a gaunt, gray stump, and earned much distinction by his skill in discovering words to express his emotion without resorting to the list ordinarily used in such cases.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The younger Miss Worcester ruined a new pair of boots, and Stanley sat on the bank and howled the song of the forsaken.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The younger Miss Worcester ruined a new pair of boots, and Stanley sat on the bank and howled the song of the forsaken.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading At the lake, Hollanden went pickerel fishing, lost his hook in a gaunt, gray stump, and earned much distinction by his skill in discovering words to express his emotion without resorting to the list ordinarily used in such cases.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading At the lake, Hollanden went pickerel fishing, lost his hook in a gaunt, gray stump, and earned much distinction by his skill in discovering words to express his emotion without resorting to the list ordinarily used in such cases.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading At the conclusion of the festivities Hollanden said, "Billie, you ought to take the boat back."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading At the lake, Hollanden went pickerel fishing, lost his hook in a gaunt, gray stump, and earned much distinction by his skill in discovering words to express his emotion without resorting to the list ordinarily used in such cases.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading At the lake, Hollanden went pickerel fishing, lost his hook in a gaunt, gray stump, and earned much distinction by his skill in discovering words to express his emotion without resorting to the list ordinarily used in such cases.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading At the lake, Hollanden went pickerel fishing, lost his hook in a gaunt, gray stump, and earned much distinction by his skill in discovering words to express his emotion without resorting to the list ordinarily used in such cases.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading At the lake, Hollanden went pickerel fishing, lost his hook in a gaunt, gray stump, and earned much distinction by his skill in discovering words to express his emotion without resorting to the list ordinarily used in such cases.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Why had I?
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading At the lake, Hollanden went pickerel fishing, lost his hook in a gaunt, gray stump, and earned much distinction by his skill in discovering words to express his emotion without resorting to the list ordinarily used in such cases.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The younger Miss Worcester ruined a new pair of boots, and Stanley sat on the bank and howled the song of the forsaken.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading At the lake, Hollanden went pickerel fishing, lost his hook in a gaunt, gray stump, and earned much distinction by his skill in discovering words to express his emotion without resorting to the list ordinarily used in such cases.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading At the conclusion of the festivities Hollanden said, "Billie, you ought to take the boat back."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The younger Miss Worcester ruined a new pair of boots, and Stanley sat on the bank and howled the song of the forsaken.
