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Chapter XXIV
IT WAS STONEWELL "Good-morning, Mr. Drake," said the commandant, pleasantly enough. "I'm surprised that you haven't been to me with a report before now--that is, unless Grice has made some great mistake. He has told me that you and he caught two midshipmen last night attempting to steal an examination--he says he knows who they are, but seems afraid to give their names. Who are they, Mr. Drake?" Commander Dalton was grave and impassive.
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the past participle of “be”
From this reading “"I'm surprised that you haven't been to me with a report before now--that is, unless Grice has made some great mistake.”
earlier than; in front of
From this reading “"I'm surprised that you haven't been to me with a report before now--that is, unless Grice has made some great mistake.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"I'm surprised that you haven't been to me with a report before now--that is, unless Grice has made some great mistake.”
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “"I'm surprised that you haven't been to me with a report before now--that is, unless Grice has made some great mistake.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “He has told me that you and he caught two midshipmen last night attempting to steal an examination--he says he knows who they are, but seems afraid to give their names.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"I'm surprised that you haven't been to me with a report before now--that is, unless Grice has made some great mistake.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “He has told me that you and he caught two midshipmen last night attempting to steal an examination--he says he knows who they are, but seems afraid to give their names.”
except if; if not
From this reading “"I'm surprised that you haven't been to me with a report before now--that is, unless Grice has made some great mistake.”
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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'm surprised that you haven't been to me with a report before now--that is, unless Grice has made some great mistake.
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From this reading He has told me that you and he caught two midshipmen last night attempting to steal an examination--he says he knows who they are, but seems afraid to give their names.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He has told me that you and he caught two midshipmen last night attempting to steal an examination--he says he knows who they are, but seems afraid to give their names.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He has told me that you and he caught two midshipmen last night attempting to steal an examination--he says he knows who they are, but seems afraid to give their names.
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading He has told me that you and he caught two midshipmen last night attempting to steal an examination--he says he knows who they are, but seems afraid to give their names.
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From this reading He has told me that you and he caught two midshipmen last night attempting to steal an examination--he says he knows who they are, but seems afraid to give their names.
the past participle of “be”
From this reading "I'm surprised that you haven't been to me with a report before now--that is, unless Grice has made some great mistake.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading "I'm surprised that you haven't been to me with a report before now--that is, unless Grice has made some great mistake.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He has told me that you and he caught two midshipmen last night attempting to steal an examination--he says he knows who they are, but seems afraid to give their names.
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From this reading He has told me that you and he caught two midshipmen last night attempting to steal an examination--he says he knows who they are, but seems afraid to give their names.
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From this reading IT WAS STONEWELL "Good-morning, Mr. Drake," said the commandant, pleasantly enough.
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From this reading Commander Dalton was grave and impassive.
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From this reading Commander Dalton was grave and impassive.
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From this reading IT WAS STONEWELL "Good-morning, Mr. Drake," said the commandant, pleasantly enough.
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From this reading IT WAS STONEWELL "Good-morning, Mr. Drake," said the commandant, pleasantly enough.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He has told me that you and he caught two midshipmen last night attempting to steal an examination--he says he knows who they are, but seems afraid to give their names.
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From this reading He has told me that you and he caught two midshipmen last night attempting to steal an examination--he says he knows who they are, but seems afraid to give their names.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading IT WAS STONEWELL "Good-morning, Mr. Drake," said the commandant, pleasantly enough.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Commander Dalton was grave and impassive.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "I'm surprised that you haven't been to me with a report before now--that is, unless Grice has made some great mistake.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I'm surprised that you haven't been to me with a report before now--that is, unless Grice has made some great mistake.
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "I'm surprised that you haven't been to me with a report before now--that is, unless Grice has made some great mistake.
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From this reading "I'm surprised that you haven't been to me with a report before now--that is, unless Grice has made some great mistake.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He has told me that you and he caught two midshipmen last night attempting to steal an examination--he says he knows who they are, but seems afraid to give their names.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I'm surprised that you haven't been to me with a report before now--that is, unless Grice has made some great mistake.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Commander Dalton was grave and impassive.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "I'm surprised that you haven't been to me with a report before now--that is, unless Grice has made some great mistake.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading IT WAS STONEWELL "Good-morning, Mr. Drake," said the commandant, pleasantly enough.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He has told me that you and he caught two midshipmen last night attempting to steal an examination--he says he knows who they are, but seems afraid to give their names.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading He has told me that you and he caught two midshipmen last night attempting to steal an examination--he says he knows who they are, but seems afraid to give their names.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I'm surprised that you haven't been to me with a report before now--that is, unless Grice has made some great mistake.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "I'm surprised that you haven't been to me with a report before now--that is, unless Grice has made some great mistake.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He has told me that you and he caught two midshipmen last night attempting to steal an examination--he says he knows who they are, but seems afraid to give their names.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I'm surprised that you haven't been to me with a report before now--that is, unless Grice has made some great mistake.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading IT WAS STONEWELL "Good-morning, Mr. Drake," said the commandant, pleasantly enough.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He has told me that you and he caught two midshipmen last night attempting to steal an examination--he says he knows who they are, but seems afraid to give their names.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He has told me that you and he caught two midshipmen last night attempting to steal an examination--he says he knows who they are, but seems afraid to give their names.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I'm surprised that you haven't been to me with a report before now--that is, unless Grice has made some great mistake.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading IT WAS STONEWELL "Good-morning, Mr. Drake," said the commandant, pleasantly enough.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I'm surprised that you haven't been to me with a report before now--that is, unless Grice has made some great mistake.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading IT WAS STONEWELL "Good-morning, Mr. Drake," said the commandant, pleasantly enough.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He has told me that you and he caught two midshipmen last night attempting to steal an examination--he says he knows who they are, but seems afraid to give their names.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He has told me that you and he caught two midshipmen last night attempting to steal an examination--he says he knows who they are, but seems afraid to give their names.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I'm surprised that you haven't been to me with a report before now--that is, unless Grice has made some great mistake.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He has told me that you and he caught two midshipmen last night attempting to steal an examination--he says he knows who they are, but seems afraid to give their names.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading IT WAS STONEWELL "Good-morning, Mr. Drake," said the commandant, pleasantly enough.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "I'm surprised that you haven't been to me with a report before now--that is, unless Grice has made some great mistake.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "I'm surprised that you haven't been to me with a report before now--that is, unless Grice has made some great mistake.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IT WAS STONEWELL "Good-morning, Mr. Drake," said the commandant, pleasantly enough.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading He has told me that you and he caught two midshipmen last night attempting to steal an examination--he says he knows who they are, but seems afraid to give their names.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He has told me that you and he caught two midshipmen last night attempting to steal an examination--he says he knows who they are, but seems afraid to give their names.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "I'm surprised that you haven't been to me with a report before now--that is, unless Grice has made some great mistake.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading He has told me that you and he caught two midshipmen last night attempting to steal an examination--he says he knows who they are, but seems afraid to give their names.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He has told me that you and he caught two midshipmen last night attempting to steal an examination--he says he knows who they are, but seems afraid to give their names.
except if; if not
From this reading "I'm surprised that you haven't been to me with a report before now--that is, unless Grice has made some great mistake.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading IT WAS STONEWELL "Good-morning, Mr. Drake," said the commandant, pleasantly enough.
which person or people
From this reading He has told me that you and he caught two midshipmen last night attempting to steal an examination--he says he knows who they are, but seems afraid to give their names.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "I'm surprised that you haven't been to me with a report before now--that is, unless Grice has made some great mistake.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I'm surprised that you haven't been to me with a report before now--that is, unless Grice has made some great mistake.
