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Chapter VI
Ten days passed. Barclay had become an institution at Fort Worth, yet opinions were as divided and talk of him as constant as before he came. First and foremost, he had met Mrs. Winn, and his demeanor on that presumably trying occasion had proved a distinct disappointment. Winn was recovering health, if not spirits. A stage-load of officers and ladies had come from the cantonment to spend forty-eight hours, and a big dance was prescribed for their benefit.
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earlier than; in front of
From this reading “Barclay had become an institution at Fort Worth, yet opinions were as divided and talk of him as constant as before he came.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “A stage-load of officers and ladies had come from the cantonment to spend forty-eight hours, and a big dance was prescribed for their benefit.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “First and foremost, he had met Mrs. Winn, and his demeanor on that presumably trying occasion had proved a distinct disappointment.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “Barclay had become an institution at Fort Worth, yet opinions were as divided and talk of him as constant as before he came.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “First and foremost, he had met Mrs. Winn, and his demeanor on that presumably trying occasion had proved a distinct disappointment.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “First and foremost, he had met Mrs. Winn, and his demeanor on that presumably trying occasion had proved a distinct disappointment.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Ten days passed.”
but in spite of that
From this reading “Barclay had become an institution at Fort Worth, yet opinions were as divided and talk of him as constant as before he came.”
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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 First and foremost, he had met Mrs. Winn, and his demeanor on that presumably trying occasion had proved a distinct disappointment.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Barclay had become an institution at Fort Worth, yet opinions were as divided and talk of him as constant as before he came.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Barclay had become an institution at Fort Worth, yet opinions were as divided and talk of him as constant as before he came.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Barclay had become an institution at Fort Worth, yet opinions were as divided and talk of him as constant as before he came.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Barclay had become an institution at Fort Worth, yet opinions were as divided and talk of him as constant as before he came.
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From this reading Barclay had become an institution at Fort Worth, yet opinions were as divided and talk of him as constant as before he came.
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From this reading Barclay had become an institution at Fort Worth, yet opinions were as divided and talk of him as constant as before he came.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Barclay had become an institution at Fort Worth, yet opinions were as divided and talk of him as constant as before he came.
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From this reading A stage-load of officers and ladies had come from the cantonment to spend forty-eight hours, and a big dance was prescribed for their benefit.
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From this reading A stage-load of officers and ladies had come from the cantonment to spend forty-eight hours, and a big dance was prescribed for their benefit.
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From this reading Barclay had become an institution at Fort Worth, yet opinions were as divided and talk of him as constant as before he came.
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From this reading A stage-load of officers and ladies had come from the cantonment to spend forty-eight hours, and a big dance was prescribed for their benefit.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading A stage-load of officers and ladies had come from the cantonment to spend forty-eight hours, and a big dance was prescribed for their benefit.
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From this reading Barclay had become an institution at Fort Worth, yet opinions were as divided and talk of him as constant as before he came.
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From this reading A stage-load of officers and ladies had come from the cantonment to spend forty-eight hours, and a big dance was prescribed for their benefit.
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From this reading Ten days passed.
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From this reading First and foremost, he had met Mrs. Winn, and his demeanor on that presumably trying occasion had proved a distinct disappointment.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading First and foremost, he had met Mrs. Winn, and his demeanor on that presumably trying occasion had proved a distinct disappointment.
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From this reading First and foremost, he had met Mrs. Winn, and his demeanor on that presumably trying occasion had proved a distinct disappointment.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading Barclay had become an institution at Fort Worth, yet opinions were as divided and talk of him as constant as before he came.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading First and foremost, he had met Mrs. Winn, and his demeanor on that presumably trying occasion had proved a distinct disappointment.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A stage-load of officers and ladies had come from the cantonment to spend forty-eight hours, and a big dance was prescribed for their benefit.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading First and foremost, he had met Mrs. Winn, and his demeanor on that presumably trying occasion had proved a distinct disappointment.
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From this reading Barclay had become an institution at Fort Worth, yet opinions were as divided and talk of him as constant as before he came.
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From this reading A stage-load of officers and ladies had come from the cantonment to spend forty-eight hours, and a big dance was prescribed for their benefit.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading A stage-load of officers and ladies had come from the cantonment to spend forty-eight hours, and a big dance was prescribed for their benefit.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Barclay had become an institution at Fort Worth, yet opinions were as divided and talk of him as constant as before he came.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Barclay had become an institution at Fort Worth, yet opinions were as divided and talk of him as constant as before he came.
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From this reading Winn was recovering health, if not spirits.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Barclay had become an institution at Fort Worth, yet opinions were as divided and talk of him as constant as before he came.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading First and foremost, he had met Mrs. Winn, and his demeanor on that presumably trying occasion had proved a distinct disappointment.
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From this reading A stage-load of officers and ladies had come from the cantonment to spend forty-eight hours, and a big dance was prescribed for their benefit.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Winn was recovering health, if not spirits.
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From this reading Barclay had become an institution at Fort Worth, yet opinions were as divided and talk of him as constant as before he came.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A stage-load of officers and ladies had come from the cantonment to spend forty-eight hours, and a big dance was prescribed for their benefit.
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From this reading First and foremost, he had met Mrs. Winn, and his demeanor on that presumably trying occasion had proved a distinct disappointment.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading First and foremost, he had met Mrs. Winn, and his demeanor on that presumably trying occasion had proved a distinct disappointment.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Winn was recovering health, if not spirits.
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From this reading First and foremost, he had met Mrs. Winn, and his demeanor on that presumably trying occasion had proved a distinct disappointment.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Barclay had become an institution at Fort Worth, yet opinions were as divided and talk of him as constant as before he came.
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From this reading A stage-load of officers and ladies had come from the cantonment to spend forty-eight hours, and a big dance was prescribed for their benefit.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading First and foremost, he had met Mrs. Winn, and his demeanor on that presumably trying occasion had proved a distinct disappointment.
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From this reading Barclay had become an institution at Fort Worth, yet opinions were as divided and talk of him as constant as before he came.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Ten days passed.
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From this reading A stage-load of officers and ladies had come from the cantonment to spend forty-eight hours, and a big dance was prescribed for their benefit.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading First and foremost, he had met Mrs. Winn, and his demeanor on that presumably trying occasion had proved a distinct disappointment.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading First and foremost, he had met Mrs. Winn, and his demeanor on that presumably trying occasion had proved a distinct disappointment.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Winn was recovering health, if not spirits.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A stage-load of officers and ladies had come from the cantonment to spend forty-eight hours, and a big dance was prescribed for their benefit.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Winn was recovering health, if not spirits.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A stage-load of officers and ladies had come from the cantonment to spend forty-eight hours, and a big dance was prescribed for their benefit.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Barclay had become an institution at Fort Worth, yet opinions were as divided and talk of him as constant as before he came.
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From this reading Ten days passed.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading First and foremost, he had met Mrs. Winn, and his demeanor on that presumably trying occasion had proved a distinct disappointment.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A stage-load of officers and ladies had come from the cantonment to spend forty-eight hours, and a big dance was prescribed for their benefit.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading A stage-load of officers and ladies had come from the cantonment to spend forty-eight hours, and a big dance was prescribed for their benefit.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A stage-load of officers and ladies had come from the cantonment to spend forty-eight hours, and a big dance was prescribed for their benefit.
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From this reading First and foremost, he had met Mrs. Winn, and his demeanor on that presumably trying occasion had proved a distinct disappointment.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Winn was recovering health, if not spirits.
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Barclay had become an institution at Fort Worth, yet opinions were as divided and talk of him as constant as before he came.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading First and foremost, he had met Mrs. Winn, and his demeanor on that presumably trying occasion had proved a distinct disappointment.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Barclay had become an institution at Fort Worth, yet opinions were as divided and talk of him as constant as before he came.
but in spite of that
From this reading Barclay had become an institution at Fort Worth, yet opinions were as divided and talk of him as constant as before he came.
