Chapter IV

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading There had been a period of prosperity following the strange visit of Wandering Peter.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading There were times when the temporary assistance of an old jobbing tinker and his half-witted son was needful.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading The job on which he had been engaged when taken ill had been well finished and further orders had resulted.

a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage

From this reading John Strong’nth’arm came back to his workshop another man, or so it seemed to little Anthony.

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From this reading John Strong’nth’arm came back to his workshop another man, or so it seemed to little Anthony.

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From this reading There were times when the temporary assistance of an old jobbing tinker and his half-witted son was needful.

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From this reading John Strong’nth’arm came back to his workshop another man, or so it seemed to little Anthony.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading There had been a period of prosperity following the strange visit of Wandering Peter.

energetic and quick

From this reading A brisk, self-confident person who often would whistle while he worked.

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From this reading John Strong’nth’arm came back to his workshop another man, or so it seemed to little Anthony.

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From this reading The job on which he had been engaged when taken ill had been well finished and further orders had resulted.

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From this reading The job on which he had been engaged when taken ill had been well finished and further orders had resulted.

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From this reading There had been a period of prosperity following the strange visit of Wandering Peter.

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From this reading The job on which he had been engaged when taken ill had been well finished and further orders had resulted.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading There had been a period of prosperity following the strange visit of Wandering Peter.

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From this reading There were times when the temporary assistance of an old jobbing tinker and his half-witted son was needful.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading A brisk, self-confident person who often would whistle while he worked.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading John Strong’nth’arm came back to his workshop another man, or so it seemed to little Anthony.

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From this reading The job on which he had been engaged when taken ill had been well finished and further orders had resulted.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading John Strong’nth’arm came back to his workshop another man, or so it seemed to little Anthony.

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From this reading The job on which he had been engaged when taken ill had been well finished and further orders had resulted.

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From this reading There were times when the temporary assistance of an old jobbing tinker and his half-witted son was needful.

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From this reading John Strong’nth’arm came back to his workshop another man, or so it seemed to little Anthony.

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading John Strong’nth’arm came back to his workshop another man, or so it seemed to little Anthony.

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From this reading John Strong’nth’arm came back to his workshop another man, or so it seemed to little Anthony.

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From this reading There were times when the temporary assistance of an old jobbing tinker and his half-witted son was needful.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading There had been a period of prosperity following the strange visit of Wandering Peter.

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From this reading A brisk, self-confident person who often would whistle while he worked.

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From this reading There were times when the temporary assistance of an old jobbing tinker and his half-witted son was needful.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The job on which he had been engaged when taken ill had been well finished and further orders had resulted.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading John Strong’nth’arm came back to his workshop another man, or so it seemed to little Anthony.

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From this reading The job on which he had been engaged when taken ill had been well finished and further orders had resulted.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading There had been a period of prosperity following the strange visit of Wandering Peter.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading A brisk, self-confident person who often would whistle while he worked.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading There had been a period of prosperity following the strange visit of Wandering Peter.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading There had been a period of prosperity following the strange visit of Wandering Peter.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The job on which he had been engaged when taken ill had been well finished and further orders had resulted.

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading John Strong’nth’arm came back to his workshop another man, or so it seemed to little Anthony.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading A brisk, self-confident person who often would whistle while he worked.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading John Strong’nth’arm came back to his workshop another man, or so it seemed to little Anthony.

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From this reading There were times when the temporary assistance of an old jobbing tinker and his half-witted son was needful.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading There had been a period of prosperity following the strange visit of Wandering Peter.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading John Strong’nth’arm came back to his workshop another man, or so it seemed to little Anthony.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The job on which he had been engaged when taken ill had been well finished and further orders had resulted.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading There were times when the temporary assistance of an old jobbing tinker and his half-witted son was needful.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading There had been a period of prosperity following the strange visit of Wandering Peter.

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From this reading There had been a period of prosperity following the strange visit of Wandering Peter.

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From this reading There were times when the temporary assistance of an old jobbing tinker and his half-witted son was needful.

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From this reading There were times when the temporary assistance of an old jobbing tinker and his half-witted son was needful.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading John Strong’nth’arm came back to his workshop another man, or so it seemed to little Anthony.

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From this reading There had been a period of prosperity following the strange visit of Wandering Peter.

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From this reading There had been a period of prosperity following the strange visit of Wandering Peter.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading There were times when the temporary assistance of an old jobbing tinker and his half-witted son was needful.

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From this reading The job on which he had been engaged when taken ill had been well finished and further orders had resulted.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading There were times when the temporary assistance of an old jobbing tinker and his half-witted son was needful.

at the time that

From this reading The job on which he had been engaged when taken ill had been well finished and further orders had resulted.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading The job on which he had been engaged when taken ill had been well finished and further orders had resulted.

during the time that

From this reading A brisk, self-confident person who often would whistle while he worked.

a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage

From this reading A brisk, self-confident person who often would whistle while he worked.

which person or people

From this reading A brisk, self-confident person who often would whistle while he worked.

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From this reading A brisk, self-confident person who often would whistle while he worked.

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From this reading John Strong’nth’arm came back to his workshop another man, or so it seemed to little Anthony.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading A brisk, self-confident person who often would whistle while he worked.