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Chapter X
THE BEGINNING OF THE TROUBLE. Captain Gildrock drew from his pocket a paper he had drawn up for the widow to sign. He read it to her, explaining its meaning as he proceeded. It was a contract by which, in consideration of her son's board, clothing, and tuition, she surrendered to the principal the entire charge of the boy for three years. Mrs. Sankland was entirely satisfied with the document, and signed it without any hesitation.
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a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “THE BEGINNING OF THE TROUBLE.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “Captain Gildrock drew from his pocket a paper he had drawn up for the widow to sign.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Captain Gildrock drew from his pocket a paper he had drawn up for the widow to sign.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “Mrs. Sankland was entirely satisfied with the document, and signed it without any hesitation.”
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading “Mrs. Sankland was entirely satisfied with the document, and signed it without any hesitation.”
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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 Captain Gildrock drew from his pocket a paper he had drawn up for the widow to sign.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was a contract by which, in consideration of her son's board, clothing, and tuition, she surrendered to the principal the entire charge of the boy for three years.
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From this reading Mrs. Sankland was entirely satisfied with the document, and signed it without any hesitation.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He read it to her, explaining its meaning as he proceeded.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading THE BEGINNING OF THE TROUBLE.
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From this reading It was a contract by which, in consideration of her son's board, clothing, and tuition, she surrendered to the principal the entire charge of the boy for three years.
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From this reading It was a contract by which, in consideration of her son's board, clothing, and tuition, she surrendered to the principal the entire charge of the boy for three years.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It was a contract by which, in consideration of her son's board, clothing, and tuition, she surrendered to the principal the entire charge of the boy for three years.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading Captain Gildrock drew from his pocket a paper he had drawn up for the widow to sign.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was a contract by which, in consideration of her son's board, clothing, and tuition, she surrendered to the principal the entire charge of the boy for three years.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was a contract by which, in consideration of her son's board, clothing, and tuition, she surrendered to the principal the entire charge of the boy for three years.
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From this reading It was a contract by which, in consideration of her son's board, clothing, and tuition, she surrendered to the principal the entire charge of the boy for three years.
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From this reading It was a contract by which, in consideration of her son's board, clothing, and tuition, she surrendered to the principal the entire charge of the boy for three years.
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From this reading Mrs. Sankland was entirely satisfied with the document, and signed it without any hesitation.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Captain Gildrock drew from his pocket a paper he had drawn up for the widow to sign.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Captain Gildrock drew from his pocket a paper he had drawn up for the widow to sign.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was a contract by which, in consideration of her son's board, clothing, and tuition, she surrendered to the principal the entire charge of the boy for three years.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading Mrs. Sankland was entirely satisfied with the document, and signed it without any hesitation.
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From this reading He read it to her, explaining its meaning as he proceeded.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Captain Gildrock drew from his pocket a paper he had drawn up for the widow to sign.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Captain Gildrock drew from his pocket a paper he had drawn up for the widow to sign.
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From this reading Captain Gildrock drew from his pocket a paper he had drawn up for the widow to sign.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Captain Gildrock drew from his pocket a paper he had drawn up for the widow to sign.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Captain Gildrock drew from his pocket a paper he had drawn up for the widow to sign.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading He read it to her, explaining its meaning as he proceeded.
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From this reading Mrs. Sankland was entirely satisfied with the document, and signed it without any hesitation.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Captain Gildrock drew from his pocket a paper he had drawn up for the widow to sign.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was a contract by which, in consideration of her son's board, clothing, and tuition, she surrendered to the principal the entire charge of the boy for three years.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He read it to her, explaining its meaning as he proceeded.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading He read it to her, explaining its meaning as he proceeded.
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From this reading He read it to her, explaining its meaning as he proceeded.
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From this reading Mrs. Sankland was entirely satisfied with the document, and signed it without any hesitation.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE BEGINNING OF THE TROUBLE.
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From this reading Captain Gildrock drew from his pocket a paper he had drawn up for the widow to sign.
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From this reading Captain Gildrock drew from his pocket a paper he had drawn up for the widow to sign.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was a contract by which, in consideration of her son's board, clothing, and tuition, she surrendered to the principal the entire charge of the boy for three years.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He read it to her, explaining its meaning as he proceeded.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He read it to her, explaining its meaning as he proceeded.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mrs. Sankland was entirely satisfied with the document, and signed it without any hesitation.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mrs. Sankland was entirely satisfied with the document, and signed it without any hesitation.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was a contract by which, in consideration of her son's board, clothing, and tuition, she surrendered to the principal the entire charge of the boy for three years.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Captain Gildrock drew from his pocket a paper he had drawn up for the widow to sign.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mrs. Sankland was entirely satisfied with the document, and signed it without any hesitation.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was a contract by which, in consideration of her son's board, clothing, and tuition, she surrendered to the principal the entire charge of the boy for three years.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was a contract by which, in consideration of her son's board, clothing, and tuition, she surrendered to the principal the entire charge of the boy for three years.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE BEGINNING OF THE TROUBLE.
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From this reading It was a contract by which, in consideration of her son's board, clothing, and tuition, she surrendered to the principal the entire charge of the boy for three years.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Captain Gildrock drew from his pocket a paper he had drawn up for the widow to sign.
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From this reading THE BEGINNING OF THE TROUBLE.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was a contract by which, in consideration of her son's board, clothing, and tuition, she surrendered to the principal the entire charge of the boy for three years.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Captain Gildrock drew from his pocket a paper he had drawn up for the widow to sign.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was a contract by which, in consideration of her son's board, clothing, and tuition, she surrendered to the principal the entire charge of the boy for three years.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It was a contract by which, in consideration of her son's board, clothing, and tuition, she surrendered to the principal the entire charge of the boy for three years.
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From this reading Captain Gildrock drew from his pocket a paper he had drawn up for the widow to sign.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Mrs. Sankland was entirely satisfied with the document, and signed it without any hesitation.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Mrs. Sankland was entirely satisfied with the document, and signed it without any hesitation.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was a contract by which, in consideration of her son's board, clothing, and tuition, she surrendered to the principal the entire charge of the boy for three years.
