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Chapter XV
THE LOST GOLDEN GIRL PAYS AN OLD DEBT Drennen, presenting himself early upon the second morning in the offices of the Northwestern Mining Company, found that he was expected. A clerk, arranging papers of the day's work upon his desk, came forward quickly, a look of interest in his eyes. "Mr. Drennen?" he asked. "Yes." "This way, sir.
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an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"Mr. Drennen?" he asked.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “A clerk, arranging papers of the day's work upon his desk, came forward quickly, a look of interest in his eyes.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “THE LOST GOLDEN GIRL PAYS AN OLD DEBT Drennen, presenting himself early upon the second morning in the offices of the Northwestern Mining Company, found that he was expected.”
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading “THE LOST GOLDEN GIRL PAYS AN OLD DEBT Drennen, presenting himself early upon the second morning in the offices of the Northwestern Mining Company, found that he was expected.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “A clerk, arranging papers of the day's work upon his desk, came forward quickly, a look of interest in his eyes.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “THE LOST GOLDEN GIRL PAYS AN OLD DEBT Drennen, presenting himself early upon the second morning in the offices of the Northwestern Mining Company, found that he was expected.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “THE LOST GOLDEN GIRL PAYS AN OLD DEBT Drennen, presenting himself early upon the second morning in the offices of the Northwestern Mining Company, found that he was expected.”
a formal word for “on”
From this reading “THE LOST GOLDEN GIRL PAYS AN OLD DEBT Drennen, presenting himself early upon the second morning in the offices of the Northwestern Mining Company, found that he was expected.”
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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 A clerk, arranging papers of the day's work upon his desk, came forward quickly, a look of interest in his eyes.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading THE LOST GOLDEN GIRL PAYS AN OLD DEBT Drennen, presenting himself early upon the second morning in the offices of the Northwestern Mining Company, found that he was expected.
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From this reading A clerk, arranging papers of the day's work upon his desk, came forward quickly, a look of interest in his eyes.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "Mr. Drennen?" he asked.
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From this reading A clerk, arranging papers of the day's work upon his desk, came forward quickly, a look of interest in his eyes.
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From this reading A clerk, arranging papers of the day's work upon his desk, came forward quickly, a look of interest in his eyes.
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From this reading THE LOST GOLDEN GIRL PAYS AN OLD DEBT Drennen, presenting himself early upon the second morning in the offices of the Northwestern Mining Company, found that he was expected.
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From this reading A clerk, arranging papers of the day's work upon his desk, came forward quickly, a look of interest in his eyes.
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From this reading THE LOST GOLDEN GIRL PAYS AN OLD DEBT Drennen, presenting himself early upon the second morning in the offices of the Northwestern Mining Company, found that he was expected.
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From this reading A clerk, arranging papers of the day's work upon his desk, came forward quickly, a look of interest in his eyes.
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From this reading THE LOST GOLDEN GIRL PAYS AN OLD DEBT Drennen, presenting himself early upon the second morning in the offices of the Northwestern Mining Company, found that he was expected.
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From this reading THE LOST GOLDEN GIRL PAYS AN OLD DEBT Drennen, presenting himself early upon the second morning in the offices of the Northwestern Mining Company, found that he was expected.
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From this reading THE LOST GOLDEN GIRL PAYS AN OLD DEBT Drennen, presenting himself early upon the second morning in the offices of the Northwestern Mining Company, found that he was expected.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A clerk, arranging papers of the day's work upon his desk, came forward quickly, a look of interest in his eyes.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading A clerk, arranging papers of the day's work upon his desk, came forward quickly, a look of interest in his eyes.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading THE LOST GOLDEN GIRL PAYS AN OLD DEBT Drennen, presenting himself early upon the second morning in the offices of the Northwestern Mining Company, found that he was expected.
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From this reading THE LOST GOLDEN GIRL PAYS AN OLD DEBT Drennen, presenting himself early upon the second morning in the offices of the Northwestern Mining Company, found that he was expected.
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From this reading THE LOST GOLDEN GIRL PAYS AN OLD DEBT Drennen, presenting himself early upon the second morning in the offices of the Northwestern Mining Company, found that he was expected.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE LOST GOLDEN GIRL PAYS AN OLD DEBT Drennen, presenting himself early upon the second morning in the offices of the Northwestern Mining Company, found that he was expected.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading THE LOST GOLDEN GIRL PAYS AN OLD DEBT Drennen, presenting himself early upon the second morning in the offices of the Northwestern Mining Company, found that he was expected.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading A clerk, arranging papers of the day's work upon his desk, came forward quickly, a look of interest in his eyes.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE LOST GOLDEN GIRL PAYS AN OLD DEBT Drennen, presenting himself early upon the second morning in the offices of the Northwestern Mining Company, found that he was expected.
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From this reading A clerk, arranging papers of the day's work upon his desk, came forward quickly, a look of interest in his eyes.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading A clerk, arranging papers of the day's work upon his desk, came forward quickly, a look of interest in his eyes.
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From this reading THE LOST GOLDEN GIRL PAYS AN OLD DEBT Drennen, presenting himself early upon the second morning in the offices of the Northwestern Mining Company, found that he was expected.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE LOST GOLDEN GIRL PAYS AN OLD DEBT Drennen, presenting himself early upon the second morning in the offices of the Northwestern Mining Company, found that he was expected.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading THE LOST GOLDEN GIRL PAYS AN OLD DEBT Drennen, presenting himself early upon the second morning in the offices of the Northwestern Mining Company, found that he was expected.
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From this reading "Mr. Drennen?" he asked.
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From this reading THE LOST GOLDEN GIRL PAYS AN OLD DEBT Drennen, presenting himself early upon the second morning in the offices of the Northwestern Mining Company, found that he was expected.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE LOST GOLDEN GIRL PAYS AN OLD DEBT Drennen, presenting himself early upon the second morning in the offices of the Northwestern Mining Company, found that he was expected.
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From this reading THE LOST GOLDEN GIRL PAYS AN OLD DEBT Drennen, presenting himself early upon the second morning in the offices of the Northwestern Mining Company, found that he was expected.
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From this reading THE LOST GOLDEN GIRL PAYS AN OLD DEBT Drennen, presenting himself early upon the second morning in the offices of the Northwestern Mining Company, found that he was expected.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A clerk, arranging papers of the day's work upon his desk, came forward quickly, a look of interest in his eyes.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE LOST GOLDEN GIRL PAYS AN OLD DEBT Drennen, presenting himself early upon the second morning in the offices of the Northwestern Mining Company, found that he was expected.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE LOST GOLDEN GIRL PAYS AN OLD DEBT Drennen, presenting himself early upon the second morning in the offices of the Northwestern Mining Company, found that he was expected.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A clerk, arranging papers of the day's work upon his desk, came forward quickly, a look of interest in his eyes.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE LOST GOLDEN GIRL PAYS AN OLD DEBT Drennen, presenting himself early upon the second morning in the offices of the Northwestern Mining Company, found that he was expected.
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From this reading "This way, sir.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE LOST GOLDEN GIRL PAYS AN OLD DEBT Drennen, presenting himself early upon the second morning in the offices of the Northwestern Mining Company, found that he was expected.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE LOST GOLDEN GIRL PAYS AN OLD DEBT Drennen, presenting himself early upon the second morning in the offices of the Northwestern Mining Company, found that he was expected.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "This way, sir.
a formal word for “on”
From this reading THE LOST GOLDEN GIRL PAYS AN OLD DEBT Drennen, presenting himself early upon the second morning in the offices of the Northwestern Mining Company, found that he was expected.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE LOST GOLDEN GIRL PAYS AN OLD DEBT Drennen, presenting himself early upon the second morning in the offices of the Northwestern Mining Company, found that he was expected.
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From this reading "This way, sir.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A clerk, arranging papers of the day's work upon his desk, came forward quickly, a look of interest in his eyes.
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From this reading "Yes."
