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HOW JACK WENT FOR HIS TREASURE. IN the forenoon of the following day Annie Felton dismissed her little school half an hour earlier than she was accustomed to do, and went to her Aunt Chatford’s house, to dine with her relatives and prepare for the long afternoon’s ride. She was greatly surprised when told that Jack was not to accompany her. “Did Uncle Chatford speak to him about it?” she inquired of her aunt. “Yes, but for some reason he didn’t seem inclined to go.
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on the subject of; concerning
From this reading ““Did Uncle Chatford speak to him about it?” she inquired of her aunt.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “IN the forenoon of the following day Annie Felton dismissed her little school half an hour earlier than she was accustomed to do, and went to her Aunt Chatford’s house, to dine with her relatives and prepare for the long afternoon’s ride.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading ““Did Uncle Chatford speak to him about it?” she inquired of her aunt.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “IN the forenoon of the following day Annie Felton dismissed her little school half an hour earlier than she was accustomed to do, and went to her Aunt Chatford’s house, to dine with her relatives and prepare for the long afternoon’s ride.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “IN the forenoon of the following day Annie Felton dismissed her little school half an hour earlier than she was accustomed to do, and went to her Aunt Chatford’s house, to dine with her relatives and prepare for the long afternoon’s ride.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading ““Did Uncle Chatford speak to him about it?” she inquired of her aunt.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “She was greatly surprised when told that Jack was not to accompany her.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “She was greatly surprised when told that Jack was not to accompany her.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “HOW JACK WENT FOR HIS TREASURE.”
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on the subject of; concerning
From this reading “Did Uncle Chatford speak to him about it?” she inquired of her aunt.
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From this reading She was greatly surprised when told that Jack was not to accompany her.
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From this reading IN the forenoon of the following day Annie Felton dismissed her little school half an hour earlier than she was accustomed to do, and went to her Aunt Chatford’s house, to dine with her relatives and prepare for the long afternoon’s ride.
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From this reading IN the forenoon of the following day Annie Felton dismissed her little school half an hour earlier than she was accustomed to do, and went to her Aunt Chatford’s house, to dine with her relatives and prepare for the long afternoon’s ride.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading IN the forenoon of the following day Annie Felton dismissed her little school half an hour earlier than she was accustomed to do, and went to her Aunt Chatford’s house, to dine with her relatives and prepare for the long afternoon’s ride.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading IN the forenoon of the following day Annie Felton dismissed her little school half an hour earlier than she was accustomed to do, and went to her Aunt Chatford’s house, to dine with her relatives and prepare for the long afternoon’s ride.
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From this reading IN the forenoon of the following day Annie Felton dismissed her little school half an hour earlier than she was accustomed to do, and went to her Aunt Chatford’s house, to dine with her relatives and prepare for the long afternoon’s ride.
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From this reading IN the forenoon of the following day Annie Felton dismissed her little school half an hour earlier than she was accustomed to do, and went to her Aunt Chatford’s house, to dine with her relatives and prepare for the long afternoon’s ride.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading “Yes, but for some reason he didn’t seem inclined to go.
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From this reading “Did Uncle Chatford speak to him about it?” she inquired of her aunt.
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From this reading IN the forenoon of the following day Annie Felton dismissed her little school half an hour earlier than she was accustomed to do, and went to her Aunt Chatford’s house, to dine with her relatives and prepare for the long afternoon’s ride.
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From this reading IN the forenoon of the following day Annie Felton dismissed her little school half an hour earlier than she was accustomed to do, and went to her Aunt Chatford’s house, to dine with her relatives and prepare for the long afternoon’s ride.
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading “Did Uncle Chatford speak to him about it?” she inquired of her aunt.
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From this reading “Yes, but for some reason he didn’t seem inclined to go.
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From this reading IN the forenoon of the following day Annie Felton dismissed her little school half an hour earlier than she was accustomed to do, and went to her Aunt Chatford’s house, to dine with her relatives and prepare for the long afternoon’s ride.
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From this reading IN the forenoon of the following day Annie Felton dismissed her little school half an hour earlier than she was accustomed to do, and went to her Aunt Chatford’s house, to dine with her relatives and prepare for the long afternoon’s ride.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading IN the forenoon of the following day Annie Felton dismissed her little school half an hour earlier than she was accustomed to do, and went to her Aunt Chatford’s house, to dine with her relatives and prepare for the long afternoon’s ride.
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From this reading IN the forenoon of the following day Annie Felton dismissed her little school half an hour earlier than she was accustomed to do, and went to her Aunt Chatford’s house, to dine with her relatives and prepare for the long afternoon’s ride.
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From this reading IN the forenoon of the following day Annie Felton dismissed her little school half an hour earlier than she was accustomed to do, and went to her Aunt Chatford’s house, to dine with her relatives and prepare for the long afternoon’s ride.
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From this reading IN the forenoon of the following day Annie Felton dismissed her little school half an hour earlier than she was accustomed to do, and went to her Aunt Chatford’s house, to dine with her relatives and prepare for the long afternoon’s ride.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading HOW JACK WENT FOR HIS TREASURE.
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From this reading IN the forenoon of the following day Annie Felton dismissed her little school half an hour earlier than she was accustomed to do, and went to her Aunt Chatford’s house, to dine with her relatives and prepare for the long afternoon’s ride.
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From this reading “Yes, but for some reason he didn’t seem inclined to go.
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From this reading She was greatly surprised when told that Jack was not to accompany her.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading IN the forenoon of the following day Annie Felton dismissed her little school half an hour earlier than she was accustomed to do, and went to her Aunt Chatford’s house, to dine with her relatives and prepare for the long afternoon’s ride.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “Yes, but for some reason he didn’t seem inclined to go.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading IN the forenoon of the following day Annie Felton dismissed her little school half an hour earlier than she was accustomed to do, and went to her Aunt Chatford’s house, to dine with her relatives and prepare for the long afternoon’s ride.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “Did Uncle Chatford speak to him about it?” she inquired of her aunt.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading HOW JACK WENT FOR HIS TREASURE.
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From this reading IN the forenoon of the following day Annie Felton dismissed her little school half an hour earlier than she was accustomed to do, and went to her Aunt Chatford’s house, to dine with her relatives and prepare for the long afternoon’s ride.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading IN the forenoon of the following day Annie Felton dismissed her little school half an hour earlier than she was accustomed to do, and went to her Aunt Chatford’s house, to dine with her relatives and prepare for the long afternoon’s ride.
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From this reading HOW JACK WENT FOR HIS TREASURE.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN the forenoon of the following day Annie Felton dismissed her little school half an hour earlier than she was accustomed to do, and went to her Aunt Chatford’s house, to dine with her relatives and prepare for the long afternoon’s ride.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Yes, but for some reason he didn’t seem inclined to go.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “Did Uncle Chatford speak to him about it?” she inquired of her aunt.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “Did Uncle Chatford speak to him about it?” she inquired of her aunt.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading HOW JACK WENT FOR HIS TREASURE.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading IN the forenoon of the following day Annie Felton dismissed her little school half an hour earlier than she was accustomed to do, and went to her Aunt Chatford’s house, to dine with her relatives and prepare for the long afternoon’s ride.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading IN the forenoon of the following day Annie Felton dismissed her little school half an hour earlier than she was accustomed to do, and went to her Aunt Chatford’s house, to dine with her relatives and prepare for the long afternoon’s ride.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading She was greatly surprised when told that Jack was not to accompany her.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading IN the forenoon of the following day Annie Felton dismissed her little school half an hour earlier than she was accustomed to do, and went to her Aunt Chatford’s house, to dine with her relatives and prepare for the long afternoon’s ride.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading IN the forenoon of the following day Annie Felton dismissed her little school half an hour earlier than she was accustomed to do, and went to her Aunt Chatford’s house, to dine with her relatives and prepare for the long afternoon’s ride.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Yes, but for some reason he didn’t seem inclined to go.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading IN the forenoon of the following day Annie Felton dismissed her little school half an hour earlier than she was accustomed to do, and went to her Aunt Chatford’s house, to dine with her relatives and prepare for the long afternoon’s ride.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading IN the forenoon of the following day Annie Felton dismissed her little school half an hour earlier than she was accustomed to do, and went to her Aunt Chatford’s house, to dine with her relatives and prepare for the long afternoon’s ride.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading IN the forenoon of the following day Annie Felton dismissed her little school half an hour earlier than she was accustomed to do, and went to her Aunt Chatford’s house, to dine with her relatives and prepare for the long afternoon’s ride.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Yes, but for some reason he didn’t seem inclined to go.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading IN the forenoon of the following day Annie Felton dismissed her little school half an hour earlier than she was accustomed to do, and went to her Aunt Chatford’s house, to dine with her relatives and prepare for the long afternoon’s ride.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Yes, but for some reason he didn’t seem inclined to go.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Did Uncle Chatford speak to him about it?” she inquired of her aunt.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading She was greatly surprised when told that Jack was not to accompany her.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading IN the forenoon of the following day Annie Felton dismissed her little school half an hour earlier than she was accustomed to do, and went to her Aunt Chatford’s house, to dine with her relatives and prepare for the long afternoon’s ride.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading She was greatly surprised when told that Jack was not to accompany her.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IN the forenoon of the following day Annie Felton dismissed her little school half an hour earlier than she was accustomed to do, and went to her Aunt Chatford’s house, to dine with her relatives and prepare for the long afternoon’s ride.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading IN the forenoon of the following day Annie Felton dismissed her little school half an hour earlier than she was accustomed to do, and went to her Aunt Chatford’s house, to dine with her relatives and prepare for the long afternoon’s ride.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading She was greatly surprised when told that Jack was not to accompany her.
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From this reading HOW JACK WENT FOR HIS TREASURE.
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From this reading “Did Uncle Chatford speak to him about it?” she inquired of her aunt.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading IN the forenoon of the following day Annie Felton dismissed her little school half an hour earlier than she was accustomed to do, and went to her Aunt Chatford’s house, to dine with her relatives and prepare for the long afternoon’s ride.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading HOW JACK WENT FOR HIS TREASURE.
at the time that
From this reading She was greatly surprised when told that Jack was not to accompany her.
in the company of; together with
From this reading IN the forenoon of the following day Annie Felton dismissed her little school half an hour earlier than she was accustomed to do, and went to her Aunt Chatford’s house, to dine with her relatives and prepare for the long afternoon’s ride.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Yes, but for some reason he didn’t seem inclined to go.
