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Chapter XV
IN WHICH HARRY DOES A GOOD DEED, AND DETERMINES TO "FACE THE MUSIC" While Harry sat by the stove in the ostlers' room, grieving at the intelligence he had received from Rockville, a little girl, so lame that she walked with a crutch, hobbled into the apartment. "Is my father here?" she asked, in tones so sad that Harry could not help knowing she was in distress. "I don't know as I am acquainted with your father," replied Harry. "He is one of the ostlers here." "Oh, Joseph Flint!"
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an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"Is my father here?" she asked, in tones so sad that Harry could not help knowing she was in distress.”
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading “"Is my father here?" she asked, in tones so sad that Harry could not help knowing she was in distress.”
extreme sadness or suffering
From this reading “"Is my father here?" she asked, in tones so sad that Harry could not help knowing she was in distress.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"Oh, Joseph Flint!"”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “IN WHICH HARRY DOES A GOOD DEED, AND DETERMINES TO "FACE THE MUSIC" While Harry sat by the stove in the ostlers' room, grieving at the intelligence he had received from Rockville, a little girl, so lame that she walked with a crutch, hobbled into the apartment.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"Is my father here?" she asked, in tones so sad that Harry could not help knowing she was in distress.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"Is my father here?" she asked, in tones so sad that Harry could not help knowing she was in distress.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “IN WHICH HARRY DOES A GOOD DEED, AND DETERMINES TO "FACE THE MUSIC" While Harry sat by the stove in the ostlers' room, grieving at the intelligence he had received from Rockville, a little girl, so lame that she walked with a crutch, hobbled into the apartment.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"I don't know as I am acquainted with your father," replied Harry.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “IN WHICH HARRY DOES A GOOD DEED, AND DETERMINES TO "FACE THE MUSIC" While Harry sat by the stove in the ostlers' room, grieving at the intelligence he had received from Rockville, a little girl, so lame that she walked with a crutch, hobbled into the apartment.”
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading “"He is one of the ostlers here."”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"I don't know as I am acquainted with your father," replied Harry.”
during the time that
From this reading “IN WHICH HARRY DOES A GOOD DEED, AND DETERMINES TO "FACE THE MUSIC" While Harry sat by the stove in the ostlers' room, grieving at the intelligence he had received from Rockville, a little girl, so lame that she walked with a crutch, hobbled into the apartment.”
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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 IN WHICH HARRY DOES A GOOD DEED, AND DETERMINES TO "FACE THE MUSIC" While Harry sat by the stove in the ostlers' room, grieving at the intelligence he had received from Rockville, a little girl, so lame that she walked with a crutch, hobbled into the apartment.
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From this reading "I don't know as I am acquainted with your father," replied Harry.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "I don't know as I am acquainted with your father," replied Harry.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading IN WHICH HARRY DOES A GOOD DEED, AND DETERMINES TO "FACE THE MUSIC" While Harry sat by the stove in the ostlers' room, grieving at the intelligence he had received from Rockville, a little girl, so lame that she walked with a crutch, hobbled into the apartment.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading IN WHICH HARRY DOES A GOOD DEED, AND DETERMINES TO "FACE THE MUSIC" While Harry sat by the stove in the ostlers' room, grieving at the intelligence he had received from Rockville, a little girl, so lame that she walked with a crutch, hobbled into the apartment.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "I don't know as I am acquainted with your father," replied Harry.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "Is my father here?" she asked, in tones so sad that Harry could not help knowing she was in distress.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading IN WHICH HARRY DOES A GOOD DEED, AND DETERMINES TO "FACE THE MUSIC" While Harry sat by the stove in the ostlers' room, grieving at the intelligence he had received from Rockville, a little girl, so lame that she walked with a crutch, hobbled into the apartment.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading IN WHICH HARRY DOES A GOOD DEED, AND DETERMINES TO "FACE THE MUSIC" While Harry sat by the stove in the ostlers' room, grieving at the intelligence he had received from Rockville, a little girl, so lame that she walked with a crutch, hobbled into the apartment.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading "Is my father here?" she asked, in tones so sad that Harry could not help knowing she was in distress.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading IN WHICH HARRY DOES A GOOD DEED, AND DETERMINES TO "FACE THE MUSIC" While Harry sat by the stove in the ostlers' room, grieving at the intelligence he had received from Rockville, a little girl, so lame that she walked with a crutch, hobbled into the apartment.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading IN WHICH HARRY DOES A GOOD DEED, AND DETERMINES TO "FACE THE MUSIC" While Harry sat by the stove in the ostlers' room, grieving at the intelligence he had received from Rockville, a little girl, so lame that she walked with a crutch, hobbled into the apartment.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading IN WHICH HARRY DOES A GOOD DEED, AND DETERMINES TO "FACE THE MUSIC" While Harry sat by the stove in the ostlers' room, grieving at the intelligence he had received from Rockville, a little girl, so lame that she walked with a crutch, hobbled into the apartment.
extreme sadness or suffering
From this reading "Is my father here?" she asked, in tones so sad that Harry could not help knowing she was in distress.
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading IN WHICH HARRY DOES A GOOD DEED, AND DETERMINES TO "FACE THE MUSIC" While Harry sat by the stove in the ostlers' room, grieving at the intelligence he had received from Rockville, a little girl, so lame that she walked with a crutch, hobbled into the apartment.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I don't know as I am acquainted with your father," replied Harry.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading IN WHICH HARRY DOES A GOOD DEED, AND DETERMINES TO "FACE THE MUSIC" While Harry sat by the stove in the ostlers' room, grieving at the intelligence he had received from Rockville, a little girl, so lame that she walked with a crutch, hobbled into the apartment.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Is my father here?" she asked, in tones so sad that Harry could not help knowing she was in distress.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Oh, Joseph Flint!"
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading IN WHICH HARRY DOES A GOOD DEED, AND DETERMINES TO "FACE THE MUSIC" While Harry sat by the stove in the ostlers' room, grieving at the intelligence he had received from Rockville, a little girl, so lame that she walked with a crutch, hobbled into the apartment.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading IN WHICH HARRY DOES A GOOD DEED, AND DETERMINES TO "FACE THE MUSIC" While Harry sat by the stove in the ostlers' room, grieving at the intelligence he had received from Rockville, a little girl, so lame that she walked with a crutch, hobbled into the apartment.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading IN WHICH HARRY DOES A GOOD DEED, AND DETERMINES TO "FACE THE MUSIC" While Harry sat by the stove in the ostlers' room, grieving at the intelligence he had received from Rockville, a little girl, so lame that she walked with a crutch, hobbled into the apartment.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading IN WHICH HARRY DOES A GOOD DEED, AND DETERMINES TO "FACE THE MUSIC" While Harry sat by the stove in the ostlers' room, grieving at the intelligence he had received from Rockville, a little girl, so lame that she walked with a crutch, hobbled into the apartment.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading IN WHICH HARRY DOES A GOOD DEED, AND DETERMINES TO "FACE THE MUSIC" While Harry sat by the stove in the ostlers' room, grieving at the intelligence he had received from Rockville, a little girl, so lame that she walked with a crutch, hobbled into the apartment.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading IN WHICH HARRY DOES A GOOD DEED, AND DETERMINES TO "FACE THE MUSIC" While Harry sat by the stove in the ostlers' room, grieving at the intelligence he had received from Rockville, a little girl, so lame that she walked with a crutch, hobbled into the apartment.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading IN WHICH HARRY DOES A GOOD DEED, AND DETERMINES TO "FACE THE MUSIC" While Harry sat by the stove in the ostlers' room, grieving at the intelligence he had received from Rockville, a little girl, so lame that she walked with a crutch, hobbled into the apartment.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "Is my father here?" she asked, in tones so sad that Harry could not help knowing she was in distress.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "Is my father here?" she asked, in tones so sad that Harry could not help knowing she was in distress.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading IN WHICH HARRY DOES A GOOD DEED, AND DETERMINES TO "FACE THE MUSIC" While Harry sat by the stove in the ostlers' room, grieving at the intelligence he had received from Rockville, a little girl, so lame that she walked with a crutch, hobbled into the apartment.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I don't know as I am acquainted with your father," replied Harry.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN WHICH HARRY DOES A GOOD DEED, AND DETERMINES TO "FACE THE MUSIC" While Harry sat by the stove in the ostlers' room, grieving at the intelligence he had received from Rockville, a little girl, so lame that she walked with a crutch, hobbled into the apartment.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading IN WHICH HARRY DOES A GOOD DEED, AND DETERMINES TO "FACE THE MUSIC" While Harry sat by the stove in the ostlers' room, grieving at the intelligence he had received from Rockville, a little girl, so lame that she walked with a crutch, hobbled into the apartment.
moving to the inside of something
From this reading IN WHICH HARRY DOES A GOOD DEED, AND DETERMINES TO "FACE THE MUSIC" While Harry sat by the stove in the ostlers' room, grieving at the intelligence he had received from Rockville, a little girl, so lame that she walked with a crutch, hobbled into the apartment.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Is my father here?" she asked, in tones so sad that Harry could not help knowing she was in distress.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Oh, Joseph Flint!"
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "I don't know as I am acquainted with your father," replied Harry.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Is my father here?" she asked, in tones so sad that Harry could not help knowing she was in distress.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading IN WHICH HARRY DOES A GOOD DEED, AND DETERMINES TO "FACE THE MUSIC" While Harry sat by the stove in the ostlers' room, grieving at the intelligence he had received from Rockville, a little girl, so lame that she walked with a crutch, hobbled into the apartment.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading IN WHICH HARRY DOES A GOOD DEED, AND DETERMINES TO "FACE THE MUSIC" While Harry sat by the stove in the ostlers' room, grieving at the intelligence he had received from Rockville, a little girl, so lame that she walked with a crutch, hobbled into the apartment.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading IN WHICH HARRY DOES A GOOD DEED, AND DETERMINES TO "FACE THE MUSIC" While Harry sat by the stove in the ostlers' room, grieving at the intelligence he had received from Rockville, a little girl, so lame that she walked with a crutch, hobbled into the apartment.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "Is my father here?" she asked, in tones so sad that Harry could not help knowing she was in distress.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "Is my father here?" she asked, in tones so sad that Harry could not help knowing she was in distress.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "He is one of the ostlers here."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Oh, Joseph Flint!"
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "He is one of the ostlers here."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading IN WHICH HARRY DOES A GOOD DEED, AND DETERMINES TO "FACE THE MUSIC" While Harry sat by the stove in the ostlers' room, grieving at the intelligence he had received from Rockville, a little girl, so lame that she walked with a crutch, hobbled into the apartment.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading IN WHICH HARRY DOES A GOOD DEED, AND DETERMINES TO "FACE THE MUSIC" While Harry sat by the stove in the ostlers' room, grieving at the intelligence he had received from Rockville, a little girl, so lame that she walked with a crutch, hobbled into the apartment.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "I don't know as I am acquainted with your father," replied Harry.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading IN WHICH HARRY DOES A GOOD DEED, AND DETERMINES TO "FACE THE MUSIC" While Harry sat by the stove in the ostlers' room, grieving at the intelligence he had received from Rockville, a little girl, so lame that she walked with a crutch, hobbled into the apartment.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading IN WHICH HARRY DOES A GOOD DEED, AND DETERMINES TO "FACE THE MUSIC" While Harry sat by the stove in the ostlers' room, grieving at the intelligence he had received from Rockville, a little girl, so lame that she walked with a crutch, hobbled into the apartment.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Is my father here?" she asked, in tones so sad that Harry could not help knowing she was in distress.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading IN WHICH HARRY DOES A GOOD DEED, AND DETERMINES TO "FACE THE MUSIC" While Harry sat by the stove in the ostlers' room, grieving at the intelligence he had received from Rockville, a little girl, so lame that she walked with a crutch, hobbled into the apartment.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading IN WHICH HARRY DOES A GOOD DEED, AND DETERMINES TO "FACE THE MUSIC" While Harry sat by the stove in the ostlers' room, grieving at the intelligence he had received from Rockville, a little girl, so lame that she walked with a crutch, hobbled into the apartment.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading IN WHICH HARRY DOES A GOOD DEED, AND DETERMINES TO "FACE THE MUSIC" While Harry sat by the stove in the ostlers' room, grieving at the intelligence he had received from Rockville, a little girl, so lame that she walked with a crutch, hobbled into the apartment.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading IN WHICH HARRY DOES A GOOD DEED, AND DETERMINES TO "FACE THE MUSIC" While Harry sat by the stove in the ostlers' room, grieving at the intelligence he had received from Rockville, a little girl, so lame that she walked with a crutch, hobbled into the apartment.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading IN WHICH HARRY DOES A GOOD DEED, AND DETERMINES TO "FACE THE MUSIC" While Harry sat by the stove in the ostlers' room, grieving at the intelligence he had received from Rockville, a little girl, so lame that she walked with a crutch, hobbled into the apartment.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IN WHICH HARRY DOES A GOOD DEED, AND DETERMINES TO "FACE THE MUSIC" While Harry sat by the stove in the ostlers' room, grieving at the intelligence he had received from Rockville, a little girl, so lame that she walked with a crutch, hobbled into the apartment.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading IN WHICH HARRY DOES A GOOD DEED, AND DETERMINES TO "FACE THE MUSIC" While Harry sat by the stove in the ostlers' room, grieving at the intelligence he had received from Rockville, a little girl, so lame that she walked with a crutch, hobbled into the apartment.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Is my father here?" she asked, in tones so sad that Harry could not help knowing she was in distress.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading IN WHICH HARRY DOES A GOOD DEED, AND DETERMINES TO "FACE THE MUSIC" While Harry sat by the stove in the ostlers' room, grieving at the intelligence he had received from Rockville, a little girl, so lame that she walked with a crutch, hobbled into the apartment.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Is my father here?" she asked, in tones so sad that Harry could not help knowing she was in distress.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading IN WHICH HARRY DOES A GOOD DEED, AND DETERMINES TO "FACE THE MUSIC" While Harry sat by the stove in the ostlers' room, grieving at the intelligence he had received from Rockville, a little girl, so lame that she walked with a crutch, hobbled into the apartment.
during the time that
From this reading IN WHICH HARRY DOES A GOOD DEED, AND DETERMINES TO "FACE THE MUSIC" While Harry sat by the stove in the ostlers' room, grieving at the intelligence he had received from Rockville, a little girl, so lame that she walked with a crutch, hobbled into the apartment.
in the company of; together with
From this reading IN WHICH HARRY DOES A GOOD DEED, AND DETERMINES TO "FACE THE MUSIC" While Harry sat by the stove in the ostlers' room, grieving at the intelligence he had received from Rockville, a little girl, so lame that she walked with a crutch, hobbled into the apartment.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I don't know as I am acquainted with your father," replied Harry.
