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Chapter XIX
NO STRAW FOR THE BRICKS Mr. Harnden banged his pulpy fist on the board at which so he had declared, Tasper Britt was to sit. “I have ruled a happy home by love in the past. Don't force me to rule it otherwise now.” He was obliged to lower his eyes to a level at last because his neck ached. He was forced to turn those eyes in his daughter's direction, for her gaze was of that compelling quality which causes the object of regard to return the scrutiny.
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for the reason that
From this reading “He was obliged to lower his eyes to a level at last because his neck ached.”
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading ““I have ruled a happy home by love in the past.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “He was obliged to lower his eyes to a level at last because his neck ached.”
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading “He was forced to turn those eyes in his daughter's direction, for her gaze was of that compelling quality which causes the object of regard to return the scrutiny.”
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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 have ruled a happy home by love in the past.
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From this reading He was obliged to lower his eyes to a level at last because his neck ached.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading NO STRAW FOR THE BRICKS Mr. Harnden banged his pulpy fist on the board at which so he had declared, Tasper Britt was to sit.
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From this reading NO STRAW FOR THE BRICKS Mr. Harnden banged his pulpy fist on the board at which so he had declared, Tasper Britt was to sit.
for the reason that
From this reading He was obliged to lower his eyes to a level at last because his neck ached.
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From this reading NO STRAW FOR THE BRICKS Mr. Harnden banged his pulpy fist on the board at which so he had declared, Tasper Britt was to sit.
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From this reading NO STRAW FOR THE BRICKS Mr. Harnden banged his pulpy fist on the board at which so he had declared, Tasper Britt was to sit.
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From this reading NO STRAW FOR THE BRICKS Mr. Harnden banged his pulpy fist on the board at which so he had declared, Tasper Britt was to sit.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading “I have ruled a happy home by love in the past.
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From this reading He was forced to turn those eyes in his daughter's direction, for her gaze was of that compelling quality which causes the object of regard to return the scrutiny.
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From this reading He was forced to turn those eyes in his daughter's direction, for her gaze was of that compelling quality which causes the object of regard to return the scrutiny.
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From this reading He was forced to turn those eyes in his daughter's direction, for her gaze was of that compelling quality which causes the object of regard to return the scrutiny.
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From this reading NO STRAW FOR THE BRICKS Mr. Harnden banged his pulpy fist on the board at which so he had declared, Tasper Britt was to sit.
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From this reading He was forced to turn those eyes in his daughter's direction, for her gaze was of that compelling quality which causes the object of regard to return the scrutiny.
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From this reading Don't force me to rule it otherwise now.”
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From this reading He was obliged to lower his eyes to a level at last because his neck ached.
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From this reading NO STRAW FOR THE BRICKS Mr. Harnden banged his pulpy fist on the board at which so he had declared, Tasper Britt was to sit.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading NO STRAW FOR THE BRICKS Mr. Harnden banged his pulpy fist on the board at which so he had declared, Tasper Britt was to sit.
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From this reading Don't force me to rule it otherwise now.”
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From this reading He was forced to turn those eyes in his daughter's direction, for her gaze was of that compelling quality which causes the object of regard to return the scrutiny.
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From this reading He was forced to turn those eyes in his daughter's direction, for her gaze was of that compelling quality which causes the object of regard to return the scrutiny.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading NO STRAW FOR THE BRICKS Mr. Harnden banged his pulpy fist on the board at which so he had declared, Tasper Britt was to sit.
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From this reading “I have ruled a happy home by love in the past.
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From this reading NO STRAW FOR THE BRICKS Mr. Harnden banged his pulpy fist on the board at which so he had declared, Tasper Britt was to sit.
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “I have ruled a happy home by love in the past.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading NO STRAW FOR THE BRICKS Mr. Harnden banged his pulpy fist on the board at which so he had declared, Tasper Britt was to sit.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading He was forced to turn those eyes in his daughter's direction, for her gaze was of that compelling quality which causes the object of regard to return the scrutiny.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading NO STRAW FOR THE BRICKS Mr. Harnden banged his pulpy fist on the board at which so he had declared, Tasper Britt was to sit.
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From this reading “I have ruled a happy home by love in the past.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I have ruled a happy home by love in the past.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “I have ruled a happy home by love in the past.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Don't force me to rule it otherwise now.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading He was obliged to lower his eyes to a level at last because his neck ached.
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From this reading He was obliged to lower his eyes to a level at last because his neck ached.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “I have ruled a happy home by love in the past.
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From this reading He was obliged to lower his eyes to a level at last because his neck ached.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Don't force me to rule it otherwise now.”
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From this reading NO STRAW FOR THE BRICKS Mr. Harnden banged his pulpy fist on the board at which so he had declared, Tasper Britt was to sit.
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From this reading He was obliged to lower his eyes to a level at last because his neck ached.
not any; not one
From this reading NO STRAW FOR THE BRICKS Mr. Harnden banged his pulpy fist on the board at which so he had declared, Tasper Britt was to sit.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Don't force me to rule it otherwise now.”
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He was forced to turn those eyes in his daughter's direction, for her gaze was of that compelling quality which causes the object of regard to return the scrutiny.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He was obliged to lower his eyes to a level at last because his neck ached.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He was forced to turn those eyes in his daughter's direction, for her gaze was of that compelling quality which causes the object of regard to return the scrutiny.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading NO STRAW FOR THE BRICKS Mr. Harnden banged his pulpy fist on the board at which so he had declared, Tasper Britt was to sit.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Don't force me to rule it otherwise now.”
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “I have ruled a happy home by love in the past.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading NO STRAW FOR THE BRICKS Mr. Harnden banged his pulpy fist on the board at which so he had declared, Tasper Britt was to sit.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He was forced to turn those eyes in his daughter's direction, for her gaze was of that compelling quality which causes the object of regard to return the scrutiny.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He was forced to turn those eyes in his daughter's direction, for her gaze was of that compelling quality which causes the object of regard to return the scrutiny.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He was forced to turn those eyes in his daughter's direction, for her gaze was of that compelling quality which causes the object of regard to return the scrutiny.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Don't force me to rule it otherwise now.”
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “I have ruled a happy home by love in the past.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He was forced to turn those eyes in his daughter's direction, for her gaze was of that compelling quality which causes the object of regard to return the scrutiny.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading NO STRAW FOR THE BRICKS Mr. Harnden banged his pulpy fist on the board at which so he had declared, Tasper Britt was to sit.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading NO STRAW FOR THE BRICKS Mr. Harnden banged his pulpy fist on the board at which so he had declared, Tasper Britt was to sit.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading NO STRAW FOR THE BRICKS Mr. Harnden banged his pulpy fist on the board at which so he had declared, Tasper Britt was to sit.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading NO STRAW FOR THE BRICKS Mr. Harnden banged his pulpy fist on the board at which so he had declared, Tasper Britt was to sit.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He was forced to turn those eyes in his daughter's direction, for her gaze was of that compelling quality which causes the object of regard to return the scrutiny.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading NO STRAW FOR THE BRICKS Mr. Harnden banged his pulpy fist on the board at which so he had declared, Tasper Britt was to sit.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading He was forced to turn those eyes in his daughter's direction, for her gaze was of that compelling quality which causes the object of regard to return the scrutiny.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading NO STRAW FOR THE BRICKS Mr. Harnden banged his pulpy fist on the board at which so he had declared, Tasper Britt was to sit.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He was forced to turn those eyes in his daughter's direction, for her gaze was of that compelling quality which causes the object of regard to return the scrutiny.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading NO STRAW FOR THE BRICKS Mr. Harnden banged his pulpy fist on the board at which so he had declared, Tasper Britt was to sit.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading NO STRAW FOR THE BRICKS Mr. Harnden banged his pulpy fist on the board at which so he had declared, Tasper Britt was to sit.
