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Chapter XXI
NEW PROSPECTS. After Roy, with Andy's assistance, had prepared his lesson in _Caesar_, John Crawford began to converse with him with a view of forming a judgment of his business qualifications. "Are you especially interested in the jewelry line?" he asked. "No, sir. It was merely chance that led me to Mr. Flint's store."
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later than; following
From this reading “After Roy, with Andy's assistance, had prepared his lesson in _Caesar_, John Crawford began to converse with him with a view of forming a judgment of his business qualifications.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"Are you especially interested in the jewelry line?" he asked.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “After Roy, with Andy's assistance, had prepared his lesson in _Caesar_, John Crawford began to converse with him with a view of forming a judgment of his business qualifications.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “After Roy, with Andy's assistance, had prepared his lesson in _Caesar_, John Crawford began to converse with him with a view of forming a judgment of his business qualifications.”
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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 After Roy, with Andy's assistance, had prepared his lesson in _Caesar_, John Crawford began to converse with him with a view of forming a judgment of his business qualifications.
later than; following
From this reading After Roy, with Andy's assistance, had prepared his lesson in _Caesar_, John Crawford began to converse with him with a view of forming a judgment of his business qualifications.
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From this reading After Roy, with Andy's assistance, had prepared his lesson in _Caesar_, John Crawford began to converse with him with a view of forming a judgment of his business qualifications.
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Are you especially interested in the jewelry line?" he asked.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "Are you especially interested in the jewelry line?" he asked.
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From this reading After Roy, with Andy's assistance, had prepared his lesson in _Caesar_, John Crawford began to converse with him with a view of forming a judgment of his business qualifications.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading After Roy, with Andy's assistance, had prepared his lesson in _Caesar_, John Crawford began to converse with him with a view of forming a judgment of his business qualifications.
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From this reading After Roy, with Andy's assistance, had prepared his lesson in _Caesar_, John Crawford began to converse with him with a view of forming a judgment of his business qualifications.
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From this reading After Roy, with Andy's assistance, had prepared his lesson in _Caesar_, John Crawford began to converse with him with a view of forming a judgment of his business qualifications.
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From this reading It was merely chance that led me to Mr. Flint's store."
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From this reading After Roy, with Andy's assistance, had prepared his lesson in _Caesar_, John Crawford began to converse with him with a view of forming a judgment of his business qualifications.
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From this reading After Roy, with Andy's assistance, had prepared his lesson in _Caesar_, John Crawford began to converse with him with a view of forming a judgment of his business qualifications.
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From this reading "Are you especially interested in the jewelry line?" he asked.
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From this reading It was merely chance that led me to Mr. Flint's store."
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From this reading After Roy, with Andy's assistance, had prepared his lesson in _Caesar_, John Crawford began to converse with him with a view of forming a judgment of his business qualifications.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading After Roy, with Andy's assistance, had prepared his lesson in _Caesar_, John Crawford began to converse with him with a view of forming a judgment of his business qualifications.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Are you especially interested in the jewelry line?" he asked.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading After Roy, with Andy's assistance, had prepared his lesson in _Caesar_, John Crawford began to converse with him with a view of forming a judgment of his business qualifications.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading After Roy, with Andy's assistance, had prepared his lesson in _Caesar_, John Crawford began to converse with him with a view of forming a judgment of his business qualifications.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading After Roy, with Andy's assistance, had prepared his lesson in _Caesar_, John Crawford began to converse with him with a view of forming a judgment of his business qualifications.
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From this reading "Are you especially interested in the jewelry line?" he asked.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was merely chance that led me to Mr. Flint's store."
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From this reading "Are you especially interested in the jewelry line?" he asked.
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From this reading After Roy, with Andy's assistance, had prepared his lesson in _Caesar_, John Crawford began to converse with him with a view of forming a judgment of his business qualifications.
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From this reading After Roy, with Andy's assistance, had prepared his lesson in _Caesar_, John Crawford began to converse with him with a view of forming a judgment of his business qualifications.
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From this reading It was merely chance that led me to Mr. Flint's store."
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From this reading After Roy, with Andy's assistance, had prepared his lesson in _Caesar_, John Crawford began to converse with him with a view of forming a judgment of his business qualifications.
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From this reading "Are you especially interested in the jewelry line?" he asked.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It was merely chance that led me to Mr. Flint's store."
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From this reading It was merely chance that led me to Mr. Flint's store."
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From this reading It was merely chance that led me to Mr. Flint's store."
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From this reading NEW PROSPECTS.
not any; not one
From this reading "No, sir.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading After Roy, with Andy's assistance, had prepared his lesson in _Caesar_, John Crawford began to converse with him with a view of forming a judgment of his business qualifications.
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From this reading After Roy, with Andy's assistance, had prepared his lesson in _Caesar_, John Crawford began to converse with him with a view of forming a judgment of his business qualifications.
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From this reading NEW PROSPECTS.
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From this reading After Roy, with Andy's assistance, had prepared his lesson in _Caesar_, John Crawford began to converse with him with a view of forming a judgment of his business qualifications.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading After Roy, with Andy's assistance, had prepared his lesson in _Caesar_, John Crawford began to converse with him with a view of forming a judgment of his business qualifications.
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From this reading "No, sir.
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From this reading It was merely chance that led me to Mr. Flint's store."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was merely chance that led me to Mr. Flint's store."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Are you especially interested in the jewelry line?" he asked.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading After Roy, with Andy's assistance, had prepared his lesson in _Caesar_, John Crawford began to converse with him with a view of forming a judgment of his business qualifications.
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From this reading After Roy, with Andy's assistance, had prepared his lesson in _Caesar_, John Crawford began to converse with him with a view of forming a judgment of his business qualifications.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was merely chance that led me to Mr. Flint's store."
in the company of; together with
From this reading After Roy, with Andy's assistance, had prepared his lesson in _Caesar_, John Crawford began to converse with him with a view of forming a judgment of his business qualifications.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Are you especially interested in the jewelry line?" he asked.
