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Chapter XVI
THE PARSON'S INDIGNATION. Mark found his roommate and faithful second, Texas, busily occupied in cleaning up for the morning inspection. Texas wasn't looking for Mark; it had been Texas' private opinion that Mark had earned a week's holiday by the battle of the morning, and that the surgeon would surely grant it. When Mark did turn up, however, Texas wasted no time in complaining of the injustice, but got his friend by the hand in a hurry. "Ole man," he cried, "I'm proud of you!
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the past participle of “be”
From this reading “Texas wasn't looking for Mark; it had been Texas' private opinion that Mark had earned a week's holiday by the battle of the morning, and that the surgeon would surely grant it.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"Ole man," he cried, "I'm proud of you!”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “Mark found his roommate and faithful second, Texas, busily occupied in cleaning up for the morning inspection.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Mark found his roommate and faithful second, Texas, busily occupied in cleaning up for the morning inspection.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “When Mark did turn up, however, Texas wasted no time in complaining of the injustice, but got his friend by the hand in a hurry.”
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading “When Mark did turn up, however, Texas wasted no time in complaining of the injustice, but got his friend by the hand in a hurry.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Mark found his roommate and faithful second, Texas, busily occupied in cleaning up for the morning inspection.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Mark found his roommate and faithful second, Texas, busily occupied in cleaning up for the morning inspection.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “When Mark did turn up, however, Texas wasted no time in complaining of the injustice, but got his friend by the hand in a hurry.”
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading “Texas wasn't looking for Mark; it had been Texas' private opinion that Mark had earned a week's holiday by the battle of the morning, and that the surgeon would surely grant it.”
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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 Texas wasn't looking for Mark; it had been Texas' private opinion that Mark had earned a week's holiday by the battle of the morning, and that the surgeon would surely grant it.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Mark found his roommate and faithful second, Texas, busily occupied in cleaning up for the morning inspection.
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From this reading Texas wasn't looking for Mark; it had been Texas' private opinion that Mark had earned a week's holiday by the battle of the morning, and that the surgeon would surely grant it.
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Texas wasn't looking for Mark; it had been Texas' private opinion that Mark had earned a week's holiday by the battle of the morning, and that the surgeon would surely grant it.
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From this reading Mark found his roommate and faithful second, Texas, busily occupied in cleaning up for the morning inspection.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading When Mark did turn up, however, Texas wasted no time in complaining of the injustice, but got his friend by the hand in a hurry.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Texas wasn't looking for Mark; it had been Texas' private opinion that Mark had earned a week's holiday by the battle of the morning, and that the surgeon would surely grant it.
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From this reading Mark found his roommate and faithful second, Texas, busily occupied in cleaning up for the morning inspection.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When Mark did turn up, however, Texas wasted no time in complaining of the injustice, but got his friend by the hand in a hurry.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "Ole man," he cried, "I'm proud of you!
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading When Mark did turn up, however, Texas wasted no time in complaining of the injustice, but got his friend by the hand in a hurry.
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From this reading Texas wasn't looking for Mark; it had been Texas' private opinion that Mark had earned a week's holiday by the battle of the morning, and that the surgeon would surely grant it.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading Mark found his roommate and faithful second, Texas, busily occupied in cleaning up for the morning inspection.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Mark found his roommate and faithful second, Texas, busily occupied in cleaning up for the morning inspection.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Mark found his roommate and faithful second, Texas, busily occupied in cleaning up for the morning inspection.
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From this reading When Mark did turn up, however, Texas wasted no time in complaining of the injustice, but got his friend by the hand in a hurry.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When Mark did turn up, however, Texas wasted no time in complaining of the injustice, but got his friend by the hand in a hurry.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Texas wasn't looking for Mark; it had been Texas' private opinion that Mark had earned a week's holiday by the battle of the morning, and that the surgeon would surely grant it.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Texas wasn't looking for Mark; it had been Texas' private opinion that Mark had earned a week's holiday by the battle of the morning, and that the surgeon would surely grant it.
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From this reading When Mark did turn up, however, Texas wasted no time in complaining of the injustice, but got his friend by the hand in a hurry.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Ole man," he cried, "I'm proud of you!
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Mark found his roommate and faithful second, Texas, busily occupied in cleaning up for the morning inspection.
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From this reading Texas wasn't looking for Mark; it had been Texas' private opinion that Mark had earned a week's holiday by the battle of the morning, and that the surgeon would surely grant it.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading When Mark did turn up, however, Texas wasted no time in complaining of the injustice, but got his friend by the hand in a hurry.
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From this reading When Mark did turn up, however, Texas wasted no time in complaining of the injustice, but got his friend by the hand in a hurry.
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From this reading "Ole man," he cried, "I'm proud of you!
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Mark found his roommate and faithful second, Texas, busily occupied in cleaning up for the morning inspection.
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From this reading THE PARSON'S INDIGNATION.
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From this reading When Mark did turn up, however, Texas wasted no time in complaining of the injustice, but got his friend by the hand in a hurry.
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From this reading Mark found his roommate and faithful second, Texas, busily occupied in cleaning up for the morning inspection.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Texas wasn't looking for Mark; it had been Texas' private opinion that Mark had earned a week's holiday by the battle of the morning, and that the surgeon would surely grant it.
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From this reading Texas wasn't looking for Mark; it had been Texas' private opinion that Mark had earned a week's holiday by the battle of the morning, and that the surgeon would surely grant it.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Ole man," he cried, "I'm proud of you!
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mark found his roommate and faithful second, Texas, busily occupied in cleaning up for the morning inspection.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Mark found his roommate and faithful second, Texas, busily occupied in cleaning up for the morning inspection.
not any; not one
From this reading When Mark did turn up, however, Texas wasted no time in complaining of the injustice, but got his friend by the hand in a hurry.
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From this reading Mark found his roommate and faithful second, Texas, busily occupied in cleaning up for the morning inspection.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Texas wasn't looking for Mark; it had been Texas' private opinion that Mark had earned a week's holiday by the battle of the morning, and that the surgeon would surely grant it.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Ole man," he cried, "I'm proud of you!
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Texas wasn't looking for Mark; it had been Texas' private opinion that Mark had earned a week's holiday by the battle of the morning, and that the surgeon would surely grant it.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE PARSON'S INDIGNATION.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Texas wasn't looking for Mark; it had been Texas' private opinion that Mark had earned a week's holiday by the battle of the morning, and that the surgeon would surely grant it.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Ole man," he cried, "I'm proud of you!
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mark found his roommate and faithful second, Texas, busily occupied in cleaning up for the morning inspection.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mark found his roommate and faithful second, Texas, busily occupied in cleaning up for the morning inspection.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Texas wasn't looking for Mark; it had been Texas' private opinion that Mark had earned a week's holiday by the battle of the morning, and that the surgeon would surely grant it.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Texas wasn't looking for Mark; it had been Texas' private opinion that Mark had earned a week's holiday by the battle of the morning, and that the surgeon would surely grant it.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mark found his roommate and faithful second, Texas, busily occupied in cleaning up for the morning inspection.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Texas wasn't looking for Mark; it had been Texas' private opinion that Mark had earned a week's holiday by the battle of the morning, and that the surgeon would surely grant it.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE PARSON'S INDIGNATION.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading When Mark did turn up, however, Texas wasted no time in complaining of the injustice, but got his friend by the hand in a hurry.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When Mark did turn up, however, Texas wasted no time in complaining of the injustice, but got his friend by the hand in a hurry.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mark found his roommate and faithful second, Texas, busily occupied in cleaning up for the morning inspection.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Texas wasn't looking for Mark; it had been Texas' private opinion that Mark had earned a week's holiday by the battle of the morning, and that the surgeon would surely grant it.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When Mark did turn up, however, Texas wasted no time in complaining of the injustice, but got his friend by the hand in a hurry.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Texas wasn't looking for Mark; it had been Texas' private opinion that Mark had earned a week's holiday by the battle of the morning, and that the surgeon would surely grant it.
at the time that
From this reading When Mark did turn up, however, Texas wasted no time in complaining of the injustice, but got his friend by the hand in a hurry.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Texas wasn't looking for Mark; it had been Texas' private opinion that Mark had earned a week's holiday by the battle of the morning, and that the surgeon would surely grant it.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Ole man," he cried, "I'm proud of you!
