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Chapter XXX
WHAT MR. DODGE DID IN JEFFERSON. Andy had no previous intimation that he would be called upon to drive Mr. Dodge over to Jefferson, but he was very glad to do so. When they were fairly started, Mr. Dodge said: “Henry, probably Mr. and Mrs. Brackett will cross-examine you on our return, to learn where I went and what I did.
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above and across; more than
From this reading “Andy had no previous intimation that he would be called upon to drive Mr. Dodge over to Jefferson, but he was very glad to do so.”
a formal word for “on”
From this reading “Andy had no previous intimation that he would be called upon to drive Mr. Dodge over to Jefferson, but he was very glad to do so.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading ““Henry, probably Mr. and Mrs. Brackett will cross-examine you on our return, to learn where I went and what I did.”
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading “Andy had no previous intimation that he would be called upon to drive Mr. Dodge over to Jefferson, but he was very glad to do so.”
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used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “Henry, probably Mr. and Mrs. Brackett will cross-examine you on our return, to learn where I went and what I did.
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From this reading Andy had no previous intimation that he would be called upon to drive Mr. Dodge over to Jefferson, but he was very glad to do so.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Andy had no previous intimation that he would be called upon to drive Mr. Dodge over to Jefferson, but he was very glad to do so.
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From this reading “Henry, probably Mr. and Mrs. Brackett will cross-examine you on our return, to learn where I went and what I did.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Andy had no previous intimation that he would be called upon to drive Mr. Dodge over to Jefferson, but he was very glad to do so.
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From this reading Andy had no previous intimation that he would be called upon to drive Mr. Dodge over to Jefferson, but he was very glad to do so.
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From this reading “Henry, probably Mr. and Mrs. Brackett will cross-examine you on our return, to learn where I went and what I did.
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading DODGE DID IN JEFFERSON.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Andy had no previous intimation that he would be called upon to drive Mr. Dodge over to Jefferson, but he was very glad to do so.
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From this reading DODGE DID IN JEFFERSON.
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From this reading Andy had no previous intimation that he would be called upon to drive Mr. Dodge over to Jefferson, but he was very glad to do so.
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From this reading When they were fairly started, Mr. Dodge said:
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From this reading Andy had no previous intimation that he would be called upon to drive Mr. Dodge over to Jefferson, but he was very glad to do so.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Andy had no previous intimation that he would be called upon to drive Mr. Dodge over to Jefferson, but he was very glad to do so.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Andy had no previous intimation that he would be called upon to drive Mr. Dodge over to Jefferson, but he was very glad to do so.
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From this reading “Henry, probably Mr. and Mrs. Brackett will cross-examine you on our return, to learn where I went and what I did.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “Henry, probably Mr. and Mrs. Brackett will cross-examine you on our return, to learn where I went and what I did.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading DODGE DID IN JEFFERSON.
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From this reading Andy had no previous intimation that he would be called upon to drive Mr. Dodge over to Jefferson, but he was very glad to do so.
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From this reading DODGE DID IN JEFFERSON.
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From this reading “Henry, probably Mr. and Mrs. Brackett will cross-examine you on our return, to learn where I went and what I did.
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From this reading WHAT MR.
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From this reading “Henry, probably Mr. and Mrs. Brackett will cross-examine you on our return, to learn where I went and what I did.
not any; not one
From this reading Andy had no previous intimation that he would be called upon to drive Mr. Dodge over to Jefferson, but he was very glad to do so.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading “Henry, probably Mr. and Mrs. Brackett will cross-examine you on our return, to learn where I went and what I did.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading “Henry, probably Mr. and Mrs. Brackett will cross-examine you on our return, to learn where I went and what I did.
above and across; more than
From this reading Andy had no previous intimation that he would be called upon to drive Mr. Dodge over to Jefferson, but he was very glad to do so.
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From this reading Andy had no previous intimation that he would be called upon to drive Mr. Dodge over to Jefferson, but he was very glad to do so.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Henry, probably Mr. and Mrs. Brackett will cross-examine you on our return, to learn where I went and what I did.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Henry, probably Mr. and Mrs. Brackett will cross-examine you on our return, to learn where I went and what I did.
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From this reading When they were fairly started, Mr. Dodge said:
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Andy had no previous intimation that he would be called upon to drive Mr. Dodge over to Jefferson, but he was very glad to do so.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When they were fairly started, Mr. Dodge said:
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Andy had no previous intimation that he would be called upon to drive Mr. Dodge over to Jefferson, but he was very glad to do so.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When they were fairly started, Mr. Dodge said:
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Andy had no previous intimation that he would be called upon to drive Mr. Dodge over to Jefferson, but he was very glad to do so.
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Andy had no previous intimation that he would be called upon to drive Mr. Dodge over to Jefferson, but he was very glad to do so.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Andy had no previous intimation that he would be called upon to drive Mr. Dodge over to Jefferson, but he was very glad to do so.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Andy had no previous intimation that he would be called upon to drive Mr. Dodge over to Jefferson, but he was very glad to do so.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Henry, probably Mr. and Mrs. Brackett will cross-examine you on our return, to learn where I went and what I did.
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading When they were fairly started, Mr. Dodge said:
used to ask for information about something
From this reading WHAT MR.
at the time that
From this reading When they were fairly started, Mr. Dodge said:
in or at the place that
From this reading “Henry, probably Mr. and Mrs. Brackett will cross-examine you on our return, to learn where I went and what I did.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading “Henry, probably Mr. and Mrs. Brackett will cross-examine you on our return, to learn where I went and what I did.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Andy had no previous intimation that he would be called upon to drive Mr. Dodge over to Jefferson, but he was very glad to do so.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Henry, probably Mr. and Mrs. Brackett will cross-examine you on our return, to learn where I went and what I did.
