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Chapter X
“Dick Bruce will write an astounding, weird novel, and bound into fame,” Lorraine had remarked to her companion, and away somewhere down in Kent, an hour or so earlier, Dick had remarked to Hal as they spun along: “I’ve got the maddest idea for a novel you ever heard of. I’m going to make the hit of next season.” “I hope it’s not about babies,” said Hal, thinking of his doggerel. “Yes, it is—babies and vegetables.”
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on the subject of; concerning
From this reading ““I hope it’s not about babies,” said Hal, thinking of his doggerel.”
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading ““Dick Bruce will write an astounding, weird novel, and bound into fame,” Lorraine had remarked to her companion, and away somewhere down in Kent, an hour or so earlier, Dick had remarked to Hal as they spun along:”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading ““Dick Bruce will write an astounding, weird novel, and bound into fame,” Lorraine had remarked to her companion, and away somewhere down in Kent, an hour or so earlier, Dick had remarked to Hal as they spun along:”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading ““I’ve got the maddest idea for a novel you ever heard of.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “I’m going to make the hit of next season.””
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “I’m going to make the hit of next season.””
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading ““I hope it’s not about babies,” said Hal, thinking of his doggerel.”
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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’ve got the maddest idea for a novel you ever heard of.
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading “I hope it’s not about babies,” said Hal, thinking of his doggerel.
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading “Dick Bruce will write an astounding, weird novel, and bound into fame,” Lorraine had remarked to her companion, and away somewhere down in Kent, an hour or so earlier, Dick had remarked to Hal as they spun along:
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading “Dick Bruce will write an astounding, weird novel, and bound into fame,” Lorraine had remarked to her companion, and away somewhere down in Kent, an hour or so earlier, Dick had remarked to Hal as they spun along:
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “Dick Bruce will write an astounding, weird novel, and bound into fame,” Lorraine had remarked to her companion, and away somewhere down in Kent, an hour or so earlier, Dick had remarked to Hal as they spun along:
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “Dick Bruce will write an astounding, weird novel, and bound into fame,” Lorraine had remarked to her companion, and away somewhere down in Kent, an hour or so earlier, Dick had remarked to Hal as they spun along:
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From this reading “Dick Bruce will write an astounding, weird novel, and bound into fame,” Lorraine had remarked to her companion, and away somewhere down in Kent, an hour or so earlier, Dick had remarked to Hal as they spun along:
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From this reading “Dick Bruce will write an astounding, weird novel, and bound into fame,” Lorraine had remarked to her companion, and away somewhere down in Kent, an hour or so earlier, Dick had remarked to Hal as they spun along:
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From this reading “I hope it’s not about babies,” said Hal, thinking of his doggerel.
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From this reading “Dick Bruce will write an astounding, weird novel, and bound into fame,” Lorraine had remarked to her companion, and away somewhere down in Kent, an hour or so earlier, Dick had remarked to Hal as they spun along:
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From this reading “Dick Bruce will write an astounding, weird novel, and bound into fame,” Lorraine had remarked to her companion, and away somewhere down in Kent, an hour or so earlier, Dick had remarked to Hal as they spun along:
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From this reading “Dick Bruce will write an astounding, weird novel, and bound into fame,” Lorraine had remarked to her companion, and away somewhere down in Kent, an hour or so earlier, Dick had remarked to Hal as they spun along:
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From this reading “Dick Bruce will write an astounding, weird novel, and bound into fame,” Lorraine had remarked to her companion, and away somewhere down in Kent, an hour or so earlier, Dick had remarked to Hal as they spun along:
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From this reading “I hope it’s not about babies,” said Hal, thinking of his doggerel.
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From this reading “Dick Bruce will write an astounding, weird novel, and bound into fame,” Lorraine had remarked to her companion, and away somewhere down in Kent, an hour or so earlier, Dick had remarked to Hal as they spun along:
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From this reading “Dick Bruce will write an astounding, weird novel, and bound into fame,” Lorraine had remarked to her companion, and away somewhere down in Kent, an hour or so earlier, Dick had remarked to Hal as they spun along:
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “I’ve got the maddest idea for a novel you ever heard of.
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From this reading “Dick Bruce will write an astounding, weird novel, and bound into fame,” Lorraine had remarked to her companion, and away somewhere down in Kent, an hour or so earlier, Dick had remarked to Hal as they spun along:
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “I’ve got the maddest idea for a novel you ever heard of.
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From this reading I’m going to make the hit of next season.”
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From this reading “I’ve got the maddest idea for a novel you ever heard of.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading “Dick Bruce will write an astounding, weird novel, and bound into fame,” Lorraine had remarked to her companion, and away somewhere down in Kent, an hour or so earlier, Dick had remarked to Hal as they spun along:
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From this reading “Dick Bruce will write an astounding, weird novel, and bound into fame,” Lorraine had remarked to her companion, and away somewhere down in Kent, an hour or so earlier, Dick had remarked to Hal as they spun along:
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From this reading “I’ve got the maddest idea for a novel you ever heard of.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading “Dick Bruce will write an astounding, weird novel, and bound into fame,” Lorraine had remarked to her companion, and away somewhere down in Kent, an hour or so earlier, Dick had remarked to Hal as they spun along:
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading “I hope it’s not about babies,” said Hal, thinking of his doggerel.
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From this reading I’m going to make the hit of next season.”
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “I hope it’s not about babies,” said Hal, thinking of his doggerel.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Dick Bruce will write an astounding, weird novel, and bound into fame,” Lorraine had remarked to her companion, and away somewhere down in Kent, an hour or so earlier, Dick had remarked to Hal as they spun along:
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I hope it’s not about babies,” said Hal, thinking of his doggerel.
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From this reading I’m going to make the hit of next season.”
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “I’ve got the maddest idea for a novel you ever heard of.
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From this reading “I’ve got the maddest idea for a novel you ever heard of.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “Dick Bruce will write an astounding, weird novel, and bound into fame,” Lorraine had remarked to her companion, and away somewhere down in Kent, an hour or so earlier, Dick had remarked to Hal as they spun along:
moving to the inside of something
From this reading “Dick Bruce will write an astounding, weird novel, and bound into fame,” Lorraine had remarked to her companion, and away somewhere down in Kent, an hour or so earlier, Dick had remarked to Hal as they spun along:
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Yes, it is—babies and vegetables.”
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “Yes, it is—babies and vegetables.”
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From this reading “I hope it’s not about babies,” said Hal, thinking of his doggerel.
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From this reading “Dick Bruce will write an astounding, weird novel, and bound into fame,” Lorraine had remarked to her companion, and away somewhere down in Kent, an hour or so earlier, Dick had remarked to Hal as they spun along:
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Dick Bruce will write an astounding, weird novel, and bound into fame,” Lorraine had remarked to her companion, and away somewhere down in Kent, an hour or so earlier, Dick had remarked to Hal as they spun along:
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “I’ve got the maddest idea for a novel you ever heard of.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading I’m going to make the hit of next season.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading I’m going to make the hit of next season.”
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading “I hope it’s not about babies,” said Hal, thinking of his doggerel.
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From this reading “Dick Bruce will write an astounding, weird novel, and bound into fame,” Lorraine had remarked to her companion, and away somewhere down in Kent, an hour or so earlier, Dick had remarked to Hal as they spun along:
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “I’ve got the maddest idea for a novel you ever heard of.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading “Dick Bruce will write an astounding, weird novel, and bound into fame,” Lorraine had remarked to her companion, and away somewhere down in Kent, an hour or so earlier, Dick had remarked to Hal as they spun along:
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Dick Bruce will write an astounding, weird novel, and bound into fame,” Lorraine had remarked to her companion, and away somewhere down in Kent, an hour or so earlier, Dick had remarked to Hal as they spun along:
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “I hope it’s not about babies,” said Hal, thinking of his doggerel.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I’m going to make the hit of next season.”
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading “Dick Bruce will write an astounding, weird novel, and bound into fame,” Lorraine had remarked to her companion, and away somewhere down in Kent, an hour or so earlier, Dick had remarked to Hal as they spun along:
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Dick Bruce will write an astounding, weird novel, and bound into fame,” Lorraine had remarked to her companion, and away somewhere down in Kent, an hour or so earlier, Dick had remarked to Hal as they spun along:
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Dick Bruce will write an astounding, weird novel, and bound into fame,” Lorraine had remarked to her companion, and away somewhere down in Kent, an hour or so earlier, Dick had remarked to Hal as they spun along:
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “I’ve got the maddest idea for a novel you ever heard of.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “Dick Bruce will write an astounding, weird novel, and bound into fame,” Lorraine had remarked to her companion, and away somewhere down in Kent, an hour or so earlier, Dick had remarked to Hal as they spun along:
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “I hope it’s not about babies,” said Hal, thinking of his doggerel.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “Dick Bruce will write an astounding, weird novel, and bound into fame,” Lorraine had remarked to her companion, and away somewhere down in Kent, an hour or so earlier, Dick had remarked to Hal as they spun along:
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Yes, it is—babies and vegetables.”
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From this reading “Dick Bruce will write an astounding, weird novel, and bound into fame,” Lorraine had remarked to her companion, and away somewhere down in Kent, an hour or so earlier, Dick had remarked to Hal as they spun along:
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading “Dick Bruce will write an astounding, weird novel, and bound into fame,” Lorraine had remarked to her companion, and away somewhere down in Kent, an hour or so earlier, Dick had remarked to Hal as they spun along:
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Dick Bruce will write an astounding, weird novel, and bound into fame,” Lorraine had remarked to her companion, and away somewhere down in Kent, an hour or so earlier, Dick had remarked to Hal as they spun along:
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Yes, it is—babies and vegetables.”
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “I’ve got the maddest idea for a novel you ever heard of.
