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Chapter V
"Yes, sir. I am sorry I kicked your shins. I hope I didn't hurt much. I thought you were one of the boys." I am sure I meant no harm by it, but he seemed to regard this as a studied insult, and visited me with his wrath not only for it but for the smiles from the boys behind which accompanied it.
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at or toward the back of something
From this reading “I am sure I meant no harm by it, but he seemed to regard this as a studied insult, and visited me with his wrath not only for it but for the smiles from the boys behind which accompanied it.”
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading “I thought you were one of the boys."”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “I am sure I meant no harm by it, but he seemed to regard this as a studied insult, and visited me with his wrath not only for it but for the smiles from the boys behind which accompanied it.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “I am sure I meant no harm by it, but he seemed to regard this as a studied insult, and visited me with his wrath not only for it but for the smiles from the boys behind which accompanied it.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “I thought you were one of the boys."”
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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 I am sure I meant no harm by it, but he seemed to regard this as a studied insult, and visited me with his wrath not only for it but for the smiles from the boys behind which accompanied it.
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From this reading I am sure I meant no harm by it, but he seemed to regard this as a studied insult, and visited me with his wrath not only for it but for the smiles from the boys behind which accompanied it.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading I am sorry I kicked your shins.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I am sure I meant no harm by it, but he seemed to regard this as a studied insult, and visited me with his wrath not only for it but for the smiles from the boys behind which accompanied it.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading I am sure I meant no harm by it, but he seemed to regard this as a studied insult, and visited me with his wrath not only for it but for the smiles from the boys behind which accompanied it.
at or toward the back of something
From this reading I am sure I meant no harm by it, but he seemed to regard this as a studied insult, and visited me with his wrath not only for it but for the smiles from the boys behind which accompanied it.
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From this reading I thought you were one of the boys."
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I am sure I meant no harm by it, but he seemed to regard this as a studied insult, and visited me with his wrath not only for it but for the smiles from the boys behind which accompanied it.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading I am sure I meant no harm by it, but he seemed to regard this as a studied insult, and visited me with his wrath not only for it but for the smiles from the boys behind which accompanied it.
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From this reading I hope I didn't hurt much.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I am sure I meant no harm by it, but he seemed to regard this as a studied insult, and visited me with his wrath not only for it but for the smiles from the boys behind which accompanied it.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading I am sure I meant no harm by it, but he seemed to regard this as a studied insult, and visited me with his wrath not only for it but for the smiles from the boys behind which accompanied it.
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From this reading I am sure I meant no harm by it, but he seemed to regard this as a studied insult, and visited me with his wrath not only for it but for the smiles from the boys behind which accompanied it.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I am sure I meant no harm by it, but he seemed to regard this as a studied insult, and visited me with his wrath not only for it but for the smiles from the boys behind which accompanied it.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading I am sure I meant no harm by it, but he seemed to regard this as a studied insult, and visited me with his wrath not only for it but for the smiles from the boys behind which accompanied it.
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From this reading I hope I didn't hurt much.
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From this reading I hope I didn't hurt much.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I am sorry I kicked your shins.
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From this reading I am sure I meant no harm by it, but he seemed to regard this as a studied insult, and visited me with his wrath not only for it but for the smiles from the boys behind which accompanied it.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I am sure I meant no harm by it, but he seemed to regard this as a studied insult, and visited me with his wrath not only for it but for the smiles from the boys behind which accompanied it.
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From this reading I am sorry I kicked your shins.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I am sure I meant no harm by it, but he seemed to regard this as a studied insult, and visited me with his wrath not only for it but for the smiles from the boys behind which accompanied it.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I am sure I meant no harm by it, but he seemed to regard this as a studied insult, and visited me with his wrath not only for it but for the smiles from the boys behind which accompanied it.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I hope I didn't hurt much.
not any; not one
From this reading I am sure I meant no harm by it, but he seemed to regard this as a studied insult, and visited me with his wrath not only for it but for the smiles from the boys behind which accompanied it.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I am sure I meant no harm by it, but he seemed to regard this as a studied insult, and visited me with his wrath not only for it but for the smiles from the boys behind which accompanied it.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I thought you were one of the boys."
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading I thought you were one of the boys."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I am sure I meant no harm by it, but he seemed to regard this as a studied insult, and visited me with his wrath not only for it but for the smiles from the boys behind which accompanied it.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I am sure I meant no harm by it, but he seemed to regard this as a studied insult, and visited me with his wrath not only for it but for the smiles from the boys behind which accompanied it.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading I am sure I meant no harm by it, but he seemed to regard this as a studied insult, and visited me with his wrath not only for it but for the smiles from the boys behind which accompanied it.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I am sorry I kicked your shins.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Yes, sir.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I am sure I meant no harm by it, but he seemed to regard this as a studied insult, and visited me with his wrath not only for it but for the smiles from the boys behind which accompanied it.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I am sorry I kicked your shins.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I am sure I meant no harm by it, but he seemed to regard this as a studied insult, and visited me with his wrath not only for it but for the smiles from the boys behind which accompanied it.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading I am sure I meant no harm by it, but he seemed to regard this as a studied insult, and visited me with his wrath not only for it but for the smiles from the boys behind which accompanied it.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I thought you were one of the boys."
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading I am sure I meant no harm by it, but he seemed to regard this as a studied insult, and visited me with his wrath not only for it but for the smiles from the boys behind which accompanied it.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading I thought you were one of the boys."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I am sure I meant no harm by it, but he seemed to regard this as a studied insult, and visited me with his wrath not only for it but for the smiles from the boys behind which accompanied it.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I am sure I meant no harm by it, but he seemed to regard this as a studied insult, and visited me with his wrath not only for it but for the smiles from the boys behind which accompanied it.
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading I thought you were one of the boys."
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading I am sure I meant no harm by it, but he seemed to regard this as a studied insult, and visited me with his wrath not only for it but for the smiles from the boys behind which accompanied it.
in the company of; together with
From this reading I am sure I meant no harm by it, but he seemed to regard this as a studied insult, and visited me with his wrath not only for it but for the smiles from the boys behind which accompanied it.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I am sure I meant no harm by it, but he seemed to regard this as a studied insult, and visited me with his wrath not only for it but for the smiles from the boys behind which accompanied it.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Yes, sir.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading I thought you were one of the boys."
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading I am sorry I kicked your shins.
