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Chapter XXI
JACK AND THE JOLLY CONSTABLE. SO Jack left the home and friends that for a brief season had been so pleasant and dear to him, and went out to take leave of another and older friend. This was Lion. He hugged and kissed the poor, faithful, affectionate creature; then, sending him to his kennel, he said to Kate, “See that he is taken good care of, won’t you? I—if I never—” But here he choked and could say no more.
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a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “SO Jack left the home and friends that for a brief season had been so pleasant and dear to him, and went out to take leave of another and older friend.”
the past participle of “be”
From this reading “SO Jack left the home and friends that for a brief season had been so pleasant and dear to him, and went out to take leave of another and older friend.”
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading “I—if I never—” But here he choked and could say no more.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “He hugged and kissed the poor, faithful, affectionate creature; then, sending him to his kennel, he said to Kate, “See that he is taken good care of, won’t you?”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “He hugged and kissed the poor, faithful, affectionate creature; then, sending him to his kennel, he said to Kate, “See that he is taken good care of, won’t you?”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “He hugged and kissed the poor, faithful, affectionate creature; then, sending him to his kennel, he said to Kate, “See that he is taken good care of, won’t you?”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “I—if I never—” But here he choked and could say no more.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “SO Jack left the home and friends that for a brief season had been so pleasant and dear to him, and went out to take leave of another and older friend.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “I—if I never—” But here he choked and could say no more.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “SO Jack left the home and friends that for a brief season had been so pleasant and dear to him, and went out to take leave of another and older friend.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “He hugged and kissed the poor, faithful, affectionate creature; then, sending him to his kennel, he said to Kate, “See that he is taken good care of, won’t you?”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “SO Jack left the home and friends that for a brief season had been so pleasant and dear to him, and went out to take leave of another and older friend.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “SO Jack left the home and friends that for a brief season had been so pleasant and dear to him, and went out to take leave of another and older friend.”
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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 SO Jack left the home and friends that for a brief season had been so pleasant and dear to him, and went out to take leave of another and older friend.
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From this reading He hugged and kissed the poor, faithful, affectionate creature; then, sending him to his kennel, he said to Kate, “See that he is taken good care of, won’t you?
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading JACK AND THE JOLLY CONSTABLE.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading SO Jack left the home and friends that for a brief season had been so pleasant and dear to him, and went out to take leave of another and older friend.
the past participle of “be”
From this reading SO Jack left the home and friends that for a brief season had been so pleasant and dear to him, and went out to take leave of another and older friend.
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From this reading SO Jack left the home and friends that for a brief season had been so pleasant and dear to him, and went out to take leave of another and older friend.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I—if I never—” But here he choked and could say no more.
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From this reading He hugged and kissed the poor, faithful, affectionate creature; then, sending him to his kennel, he said to Kate, “See that he is taken good care of, won’t you?
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I—if I never—” But here he choked and could say no more.
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From this reading JACK AND THE JOLLY CONSTABLE.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading I—if I never—” But here he choked and could say no more.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading He hugged and kissed the poor, faithful, affectionate creature; then, sending him to his kennel, he said to Kate, “See that he is taken good care of, won’t you?
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading SO Jack left the home and friends that for a brief season had been so pleasant and dear to him, and went out to take leave of another and older friend.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading He hugged and kissed the poor, faithful, affectionate creature; then, sending him to his kennel, he said to Kate, “See that he is taken good care of, won’t you?
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading SO Jack left the home and friends that for a brief season had been so pleasant and dear to him, and went out to take leave of another and older friend.
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From this reading SO Jack left the home and friends that for a brief season had been so pleasant and dear to him, and went out to take leave of another and older friend.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading SO Jack left the home and friends that for a brief season had been so pleasant and dear to him, and went out to take leave of another and older friend.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading He hugged and kissed the poor, faithful, affectionate creature; then, sending him to his kennel, he said to Kate, “See that he is taken good care of, won’t you?
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading SO Jack left the home and friends that for a brief season had been so pleasant and dear to him, and went out to take leave of another and older friend.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He hugged and kissed the poor, faithful, affectionate creature; then, sending him to his kennel, he said to Kate, “See that he is taken good care of, won’t you?
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading I—if I never—” But here he choked and could say no more.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading SO Jack left the home and friends that for a brief season had been so pleasant and dear to him, and went out to take leave of another and older friend.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He hugged and kissed the poor, faithful, affectionate creature; then, sending him to his kennel, he said to Kate, “See that he is taken good care of, won’t you?
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading SO Jack left the home and friends that for a brief season had been so pleasant and dear to him, and went out to take leave of another and older friend.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He hugged and kissed the poor, faithful, affectionate creature; then, sending him to his kennel, he said to Kate, “See that he is taken good care of, won’t you?
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I—if I never—” But here he choked and could say no more.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading I—if I never—” But here he choked and could say no more.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He hugged and kissed the poor, faithful, affectionate creature; then, sending him to his kennel, he said to Kate, “See that he is taken good care of, won’t you?
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading JACK AND THE JOLLY CONSTABLE.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading JACK AND THE JOLLY CONSTABLE.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He hugged and kissed the poor, faithful, affectionate creature; then, sending him to his kennel, he said to Kate, “See that he is taken good care of, won’t you?
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He hugged and kissed the poor, faithful, affectionate creature; then, sending him to his kennel, he said to Kate, “See that he is taken good care of, won’t you?
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He hugged and kissed the poor, faithful, affectionate creature; then, sending him to his kennel, he said to Kate, “See that he is taken good care of, won’t you?
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading SO Jack left the home and friends that for a brief season had been so pleasant and dear to him, and went out to take leave of another and older friend.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading SO Jack left the home and friends that for a brief season had been so pleasant and dear to him, and went out to take leave of another and older friend.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading This was Lion.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I—if I never—” But here he choked and could say no more.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading I—if I never—” But here he choked and could say no more.
not any; not one
From this reading I—if I never—” But here he choked and could say no more.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading SO Jack left the home and friends that for a brief season had been so pleasant and dear to him, and went out to take leave of another and older friend.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading SO Jack left the home and friends that for a brief season had been so pleasant and dear to him, and went out to take leave of another and older friend.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading SO Jack left the home and friends that for a brief season had been so pleasant and dear to him, and went out to take leave of another and older friend.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading SO Jack left the home and friends that for a brief season had been so pleasant and dear to him, and went out to take leave of another and older friend.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading He hugged and kissed the poor, faithful, affectionate creature; then, sending him to his kennel, he said to Kate, “See that he is taken good care of, won’t you?
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He hugged and kissed the poor, faithful, affectionate creature; then, sending him to his kennel, he said to Kate, “See that he is taken good care of, won’t you?
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I—if I never—” But here he choked and could say no more.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading SO Jack left the home and friends that for a brief season had been so pleasant and dear to him, and went out to take leave of another and older friend.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He hugged and kissed the poor, faithful, affectionate creature; then, sending him to his kennel, he said to Kate, “See that he is taken good care of, won’t you?
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He hugged and kissed the poor, faithful, affectionate creature; then, sending him to his kennel, he said to Kate, “See that he is taken good care of, won’t you?
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading SO Jack left the home and friends that for a brief season had been so pleasant and dear to him, and went out to take leave of another and older friend.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading SO Jack left the home and friends that for a brief season had been so pleasant and dear to him, and went out to take leave of another and older friend.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He hugged and kissed the poor, faithful, affectionate creature; then, sending him to his kennel, he said to Kate, “See that he is taken good care of, won’t you?
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading SO Jack left the home and friends that for a brief season had been so pleasant and dear to him, and went out to take leave of another and older friend.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading JACK AND THE JOLLY CONSTABLE.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He hugged and kissed the poor, faithful, affectionate creature; then, sending him to his kennel, he said to Kate, “See that he is taken good care of, won’t you?
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This was Lion.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading SO Jack left the home and friends that for a brief season had been so pleasant and dear to him, and went out to take leave of another and older friend.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This was Lion.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading SO Jack left the home and friends that for a brief season had been so pleasant and dear to him, and went out to take leave of another and older friend.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He hugged and kissed the poor, faithful, affectionate creature; then, sending him to his kennel, he said to Kate, “See that he is taken good care of, won’t you?
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading He hugged and kissed the poor, faithful, affectionate creature; then, sending him to his kennel, he said to Kate, “See that he is taken good care of, won’t you?
