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Chapter XXXIV
SETH JOHNSON'S GIFT. It was four weeks before Seth Johnson became convalescent. His system was run down, and he was in a very critical state when found by Andy. Careful nursing saved him. When able to get out, he accompanied Andy to show him his lots.
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earlier than; in front of
From this reading “It was four weeks before Seth Johnson became convalescent.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “His system was run down, and he was in a very critical state when found by Andy.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Careful nursing saved him.”
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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 His system was run down, and he was in a very critical state when found by Andy.
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From this reading When able to get out, he accompanied Andy to show him his lots.
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From this reading When able to get out, he accompanied Andy to show him his lots.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading His system was run down, and he was in a very critical state when found by Andy.
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From this reading His system was run down, and he was in a very critical state when found by Andy.
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From this reading It was four weeks before Seth Johnson became convalescent.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading It was four weeks before Seth Johnson became convalescent.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading His system was run down, and he was in a very critical state when found by Andy.
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From this reading Careful nursing saved him.
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From this reading It was four weeks before Seth Johnson became convalescent.
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From this reading His system was run down, and he was in a very critical state when found by Andy.
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From this reading His system was run down, and he was in a very critical state when found by Andy.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading His system was run down, and he was in a very critical state when found by Andy.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was four weeks before Seth Johnson became convalescent.
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From this reading When able to get out, he accompanied Andy to show him his lots.
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From this reading SETH JOHNSON'S GIFT.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading His system was run down, and he was in a very critical state when found by Andy.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Careful nursing saved him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His system was run down, and he was in a very critical state when found by Andy.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading His system was run down, and he was in a very critical state when found by Andy.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was four weeks before Seth Johnson became convalescent.
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From this reading It was four weeks before Seth Johnson became convalescent.
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From this reading SETH JOHNSON'S GIFT.
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From this reading When able to get out, he accompanied Andy to show him his lots.
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From this reading Careful nursing saved him.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When able to get out, he accompanied Andy to show him his lots.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading His system was run down, and he was in a very critical state when found by Andy.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Careful nursing saved him.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading SETH JOHNSON'S GIFT.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When able to get out, he accompanied Andy to show him his lots.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading His system was run down, and he was in a very critical state when found by Andy.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading His system was run down, and he was in a very critical state when found by Andy.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading When able to get out, he accompanied Andy to show him his lots.
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From this reading His system was run down, and he was in a very critical state when found by Andy.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was four weeks before Seth Johnson became convalescent.
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From this reading It was four weeks before Seth Johnson became convalescent.
at the time that
From this reading His system was run down, and he was in a very critical state when found by Andy.
