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Chapter XIII
"I wish I knew whether you are merely headstrong, or whether you really intend to be a Solomon planter," Sheldon said in the morning, at breakfast. "I wish you were more adaptable," Joan retorted. "You have more preconceived notions than any man I ever met. Why in the name of common sense, in the name of .
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an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"You have more preconceived notions than any man I ever met.”
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “"You have more preconceived notions than any man I ever met.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"I wish I knew whether you are merely headstrong, or whether you really intend to be a Solomon planter," Sheldon said in the morning, at breakfast.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Why in the name of common sense, in the name of .”
A legendary king renowned for his wisdom and fabulous hidden mines.
From this reading “"I wish I knew whether you are merely headstrong, or whether you really intend to be a Solomon planter," Sheldon said in the morning, at breakfast.”
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading “"I wish I knew whether you are merely headstrong, or whether you really intend to be a Solomon planter," Sheldon said in the morning, at breakfast.”
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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 "I wish I knew whether you are merely headstrong, or whether you really intend to be a Solomon planter," Sheldon said in the morning, at breakfast.
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From this reading "I wish you were more adaptable," Joan retorted.
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From this reading "You have more preconceived notions than any man I ever met.
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "I wish I knew whether you are merely headstrong, or whether you really intend to be a Solomon planter," Sheldon said in the morning, at breakfast.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "I wish I knew whether you are merely headstrong, or whether you really intend to be a Solomon planter," Sheldon said in the morning, at breakfast.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "I wish I knew whether you are merely headstrong, or whether you really intend to be a Solomon planter," Sheldon said in the morning, at breakfast.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I wish I knew whether you are merely headstrong, or whether you really intend to be a Solomon planter," Sheldon said in the morning, at breakfast.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Why in the name of common sense, in the name of .
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "You have more preconceived notions than any man I ever met.
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "You have more preconceived notions than any man I ever met.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I wish I knew whether you are merely headstrong, or whether you really intend to be a Solomon planter," Sheldon said in the morning, at breakfast.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I wish I knew whether you are merely headstrong, or whether you really intend to be a Solomon planter," Sheldon said in the morning, at breakfast.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "I wish I knew whether you are merely headstrong, or whether you really intend to be a Solomon planter," Sheldon said in the morning, at breakfast.
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From this reading "I wish I knew whether you are merely headstrong, or whether you really intend to be a Solomon planter," Sheldon said in the morning, at breakfast.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I wish you were more adaptable," Joan retorted.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I wish I knew whether you are merely headstrong, or whether you really intend to be a Solomon planter," Sheldon said in the morning, at breakfast.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "You have more preconceived notions than any man I ever met.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I wish I knew whether you are merely headstrong, or whether you really intend to be a Solomon planter," Sheldon said in the morning, at breakfast.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "You have more preconceived notions than any man I ever met.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I wish you were more adaptable," Joan retorted.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "I wish I knew whether you are merely headstrong, or whether you really intend to be a Solomon planter," Sheldon said in the morning, at breakfast.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Why in the name of common sense, in the name of .
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "You have more preconceived notions than any man I ever met.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Why in the name of common sense, in the name of .
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading "I wish I knew whether you are merely headstrong, or whether you really intend to be a Solomon planter," Sheldon said in the morning, at breakfast.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I wish I knew whether you are merely headstrong, or whether you really intend to be a Solomon planter," Sheldon said in the morning, at breakfast.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "You have more preconceived notions than any man I ever met.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I wish I knew whether you are merely headstrong, or whether you really intend to be a Solomon planter," Sheldon said in the morning, at breakfast.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I wish you were more adaptable," Joan retorted.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I wish I knew whether you are merely headstrong, or whether you really intend to be a Solomon planter," Sheldon said in the morning, at breakfast.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Why in the name of common sense, in the name of .
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I wish I knew whether you are merely headstrong, or whether you really intend to be a Solomon planter," Sheldon said in the morning, at breakfast.
A legendary king renowned for his wisdom and fabulous hidden mines.
From this reading "I wish I knew whether you are merely headstrong, or whether you really intend to be a Solomon planter," Sheldon said in the morning, at breakfast.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading "You have more preconceived notions than any man I ever met.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "I wish I knew whether you are merely headstrong, or whether you really intend to be a Solomon planter," Sheldon said in the morning, at breakfast.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "I wish I knew whether you are merely headstrong, or whether you really intend to be a Solomon planter," Sheldon said in the morning, at breakfast.
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "I wish you were more adaptable," Joan retorted.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading "I wish I knew whether you are merely headstrong, or whether you really intend to be a Solomon planter," Sheldon said in the morning, at breakfast.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Why in the name of common sense, in the name of .
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I wish I knew whether you are merely headstrong, or whether you really intend to be a Solomon planter," Sheldon said in the morning, at breakfast.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I wish I knew whether you are merely headstrong, or whether you really intend to be a Solomon planter," Sheldon said in the morning, at breakfast.
