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Chapter I
THEIR SILVER WEDDING JOURNEY. Part I. [NOTE: Several chapter heading numerals are out of order or missing in this 1899 edition, however the text is all present in the three volumes. D.W.] "You need the rest," said the Business End; "and your wife wants you to go, as well as your doctor.
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an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"You need the rest," said the Business End; "and your wife wants you to go, as well as your doctor.”
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading “[NOTE: Several chapter heading numerals are out of order or missing in this 1899 edition, however the text is all present in the three volumes.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “THEIR SILVER WEDDING JOURNEY.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"You need the rest," said the Business End; "and your wife wants you to go, as well as your doctor.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “[NOTE: Several chapter heading numerals are out of order or missing in this 1899 edition, however the text is all present in the three volumes.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Part I.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"You need the rest," said the Business End; "and your wife wants you to go, as well as your doctor.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “[NOTE: Several chapter heading numerals are out of order or missing in this 1899 edition, however the text is all present in the three volumes.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “THEIR SILVER WEDDING JOURNEY.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"You need the rest," said the Business End; "and your wife wants you to go, as well as your doctor.”
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From this reading [NOTE: Several chapter heading numerals are out of order or missing in this 1899 edition, however the text is all present in the three volumes.
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From this reading [NOTE: Several chapter heading numerals are out of order or missing in this 1899 edition, however the text is all present in the three volumes.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "You need the rest," said the Business End; "and your wife wants you to go, as well as your doctor.
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading [NOTE: Several chapter heading numerals are out of order or missing in this 1899 edition, however the text is all present in the three volumes.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "You need the rest," said the Business End; "and your wife wants you to go, as well as your doctor.
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From this reading "You need the rest," said the Business End; "and your wife wants you to go, as well as your doctor.
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From this reading [NOTE: Several chapter heading numerals are out of order or missing in this 1899 edition, however the text is all present in the three volumes.
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From this reading D.W.]
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "You need the rest," said the Business End; "and your wife wants you to go, as well as your doctor.
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From this reading [NOTE: Several chapter heading numerals are out of order or missing in this 1899 edition, however the text is all present in the three volumes.
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From this reading "You need the rest," said the Business End; "and your wife wants you to go, as well as your doctor.
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From this reading "You need the rest," said the Business End; "and your wife wants you to go, as well as your doctor.
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From this reading [NOTE: Several chapter heading numerals are out of order or missing in this 1899 edition, however the text is all present in the three volumes.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading [NOTE: Several chapter heading numerals are out of order or missing in this 1899 edition, however the text is all present in the three volumes.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Part I.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading [NOTE: Several chapter heading numerals are out of order or missing in this 1899 edition, however the text is all present in the three volumes.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading [NOTE: Several chapter heading numerals are out of order or missing in this 1899 edition, however the text is all present in the three volumes.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading THEIR SILVER WEDDING JOURNEY.
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From this reading [NOTE: Several chapter heading numerals are out of order or missing in this 1899 edition, however the text is all present in the three volumes.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "You need the rest," said the Business End; "and your wife wants you to go, as well as your doctor.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading [NOTE: Several chapter heading numerals are out of order or missing in this 1899 edition, however the text is all present in the three volumes.
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From this reading [NOTE: Several chapter heading numerals are out of order or missing in this 1899 edition, however the text is all present in the three volumes.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading [NOTE: Several chapter heading numerals are out of order or missing in this 1899 edition, however the text is all present in the three volumes.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading [NOTE: Several chapter heading numerals are out of order or missing in this 1899 edition, however the text is all present in the three volumes.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading [NOTE: Several chapter heading numerals are out of order or missing in this 1899 edition, however the text is all present in the three volumes.
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From this reading [NOTE: Several chapter heading numerals are out of order or missing in this 1899 edition, however the text is all present in the three volumes.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Part I.
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From this reading [NOTE: Several chapter heading numerals are out of order or missing in this 1899 edition, however the text is all present in the three volumes.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "You need the rest," said the Business End; "and your wife wants you to go, as well as your doctor.
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From this reading "You need the rest," said the Business End; "and your wife wants you to go, as well as your doctor.
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From this reading [NOTE: Several chapter heading numerals are out of order or missing in this 1899 edition, however the text is all present in the three volumes.
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From this reading THEIR SILVER WEDDING JOURNEY.
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From this reading [NOTE: Several chapter heading numerals are out of order or missing in this 1899 edition, however the text is all present in the three volumes.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading [NOTE: Several chapter heading numerals are out of order or missing in this 1899 edition, however the text is all present in the three volumes.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading THEIR SILVER WEDDING JOURNEY.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading [NOTE: Several chapter heading numerals are out of order or missing in this 1899 edition, however the text is all present in the three volumes.
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From this reading [NOTE: Several chapter heading numerals are out of order or missing in this 1899 edition, however the text is all present in the three volumes.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "You need the rest," said the Business End; "and your wife wants you to go, as well as your doctor.
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From this reading [NOTE: Several chapter heading numerals are out of order or missing in this 1899 edition, however the text is all present in the three volumes.
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From this reading D.W.]
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From this reading "You need the rest," said the Business End; "and your wife wants you to go, as well as your doctor.
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From this reading THEIR SILVER WEDDING JOURNEY.
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From this reading "You need the rest," said the Business End; "and your wife wants you to go, as well as your doctor.
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From this reading "You need the rest," said the Business End; "and your wife wants you to go, as well as your doctor.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "You need the rest," said the Business End; "and your wife wants you to go, as well as your doctor.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "You need the rest," said the Business End; "and your wife wants you to go, as well as your doctor.
