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Chapter VIII
AN UNEXPECTED MEETING AT THE GRAND OPERA HOUSE. When Clarence Plantagenet saw his poor country cousin marching up Broadway escorted by a policeman he was very much surprised, but on the whole he was not displeased. "Do you know that boy?" asked his companion. "No, certainly not," answered Clarence, coloring. "I thought you looked as if you did."
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a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “"No, certainly not," answered Clarence, coloring.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"Do you know that boy?" asked his companion.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"Do you know that boy?" asked his companion.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"I thought you looked as if you did."”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “When Clarence Plantagenet saw his poor country cousin marching up Broadway escorted by a policeman he was very much surprised, but on the whole he was not displeased.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “When Clarence Plantagenet saw his poor country cousin marching up Broadway escorted by a policeman he was very much surprised, but on the whole he was not displeased.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"I thought you looked as if you did."”
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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 When Clarence Plantagenet saw his poor country cousin marching up Broadway escorted by a policeman he was very much surprised, but on the whole he was not displeased.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED MEETING AT THE GRAND OPERA HOUSE.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading "No, certainly not," answered Clarence, coloring.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "I thought you looked as if you did."
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "Do you know that boy?" asked his companion.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED MEETING AT THE GRAND OPERA HOUSE.
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From this reading "Do you know that boy?" asked his companion.
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From this reading When Clarence Plantagenet saw his poor country cousin marching up Broadway escorted by a policeman he was very much surprised, but on the whole he was not displeased.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading When Clarence Plantagenet saw his poor country cousin marching up Broadway escorted by a policeman he was very much surprised, but on the whole he was not displeased.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading When Clarence Plantagenet saw his poor country cousin marching up Broadway escorted by a policeman he was very much surprised, but on the whole he was not displeased.
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From this reading "No, certainly not," answered Clarence, coloring.
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From this reading When Clarence Plantagenet saw his poor country cousin marching up Broadway escorted by a policeman he was very much surprised, but on the whole he was not displeased.
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From this reading "No, certainly not," answered Clarence, coloring.
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From this reading "Do you know that boy?" asked his companion.
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From this reading When Clarence Plantagenet saw his poor country cousin marching up Broadway escorted by a policeman he was very much surprised, but on the whole he was not displeased.
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From this reading When Clarence Plantagenet saw his poor country cousin marching up Broadway escorted by a policeman he was very much surprised, but on the whole he was not displeased.
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading "I thought you looked as if you did."
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From this reading When Clarence Plantagenet saw his poor country cousin marching up Broadway escorted by a policeman he was very much surprised, but on the whole he was not displeased.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "Do you know that boy?" asked his companion.
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From this reading When Clarence Plantagenet saw his poor country cousin marching up Broadway escorted by a policeman he was very much surprised, but on the whole he was not displeased.
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From this reading AN UNEXPECTED MEETING AT THE GRAND OPERA HOUSE.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When Clarence Plantagenet saw his poor country cousin marching up Broadway escorted by a policeman he was very much surprised, but on the whole he was not displeased.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading When Clarence Plantagenet saw his poor country cousin marching up Broadway escorted by a policeman he was very much surprised, but on the whole he was not displeased.
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From this reading AN UNEXPECTED MEETING AT THE GRAND OPERA HOUSE.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I thought you looked as if you did."
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "I thought you looked as if you did."
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "Do you know that boy?" asked his companion.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "I thought you looked as if you did."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When Clarence Plantagenet saw his poor country cousin marching up Broadway escorted by a policeman he was very much surprised, but on the whole he was not displeased.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED MEETING AT THE GRAND OPERA HOUSE.
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From this reading When Clarence Plantagenet saw his poor country cousin marching up Broadway escorted by a policeman he was very much surprised, but on the whole he was not displeased.
not any; not one
From this reading "No, certainly not," answered Clarence, coloring.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading When Clarence Plantagenet saw his poor country cousin marching up Broadway escorted by a policeman he was very much surprised, but on the whole he was not displeased.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading When Clarence Plantagenet saw his poor country cousin marching up Broadway escorted by a policeman he was very much surprised, but on the whole he was not displeased.
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From this reading AN UNEXPECTED MEETING AT THE GRAND OPERA HOUSE.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When Clarence Plantagenet saw his poor country cousin marching up Broadway escorted by a policeman he was very much surprised, but on the whole he was not displeased.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When Clarence Plantagenet saw his poor country cousin marching up Broadway escorted by a policeman he was very much surprised, but on the whole he was not displeased.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading When Clarence Plantagenet saw his poor country cousin marching up Broadway escorted by a policeman he was very much surprised, but on the whole he was not displeased.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When Clarence Plantagenet saw his poor country cousin marching up Broadway escorted by a policeman he was very much surprised, but on the whole he was not displeased.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading When Clarence Plantagenet saw his poor country cousin marching up Broadway escorted by a policeman he was very much surprised, but on the whole he was not displeased.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Do you know that boy?" asked his companion.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED MEETING AT THE GRAND OPERA HOUSE.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "I thought you looked as if you did."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED MEETING AT THE GRAND OPERA HOUSE.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When Clarence Plantagenet saw his poor country cousin marching up Broadway escorted by a policeman he was very much surprised, but on the whole he was not displeased.
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From this reading When Clarence Plantagenet saw his poor country cousin marching up Broadway escorted by a policeman he was very much surprised, but on the whole he was not displeased.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When Clarence Plantagenet saw his poor country cousin marching up Broadway escorted by a policeman he was very much surprised, but on the whole he was not displeased.
at the time that
From this reading When Clarence Plantagenet saw his poor country cousin marching up Broadway escorted by a policeman he was very much surprised, but on the whole he was not displeased.
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From this reading When Clarence Plantagenet saw his poor country cousin marching up Broadway escorted by a policeman he was very much surprised, but on the whole he was not displeased.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Do you know that boy?" asked his companion.
