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Chapter IX
HAWARD AND EVELYN MacLean put aside with much gentleness the hands of his surgeon, and, rising to his feet, answered the question in Haward’s eyes by producing a slip of paper and gravely proffering it to the man whom he served. Haward took it, read it, and handed it back; then turned to the Quaker maiden. “Mistress Truelove Taberer,” he said courteously. “Are you staying in town? If you will tell me where you lodge, I will myself conduct you thither.”
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a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “HAWARD AND EVELYN MacLean put aside with much gentleness the hands of his surgeon, and, rising to his feet, answered the question in Haward’s eyes by producing a slip of paper and gravely proffering it to the man whom he served.”
members of a ship’s crew
From this reading “HAWARD AND EVELYN MacLean put aside with much gentleness the hands of his surgeon, and, rising to his feet, answered the question in Haward’s eyes by producing a slip of paper and gravely proffering it to the man whom he served.”
a young woman who is not married
From this reading “Haward took it, read it, and handed it back; then turned to the Quaker maiden.”
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading “If you will tell me where you lodge, I will myself conduct you thither.””
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “HAWARD AND EVELYN MacLean put aside with much gentleness the hands of his surgeon, and, rising to his feet, answered the question in Haward’s eyes by producing a slip of paper and gravely proffering it to the man whom he served.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “If you will tell me where you lodge, I will myself conduct you thither.””
an old word meaning “to that place”
From this reading “If you will tell me where you lodge, I will myself conduct you thither.””
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Haward took it, read it, and handed it back; then turned to the Quaker maiden.”
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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 HAWARD AND EVELYN MacLean put aside with much gentleness the hands of his surgeon, and, rising to his feet, answered the question in Haward’s eyes by producing a slip of paper and gravely proffering it to the man whom he served.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading HAWARD AND EVELYN MacLean put aside with much gentleness the hands of his surgeon, and, rising to his feet, answered the question in Haward’s eyes by producing a slip of paper and gravely proffering it to the man whom he served.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading HAWARD AND EVELYN MacLean put aside with much gentleness the hands of his surgeon, and, rising to his feet, answered the question in Haward’s eyes by producing a slip of paper and gravely proffering it to the man whom he served.
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “Are you staying in town?
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From this reading HAWARD AND EVELYN MacLean put aside with much gentleness the hands of his surgeon, and, rising to his feet, answered the question in Haward’s eyes by producing a slip of paper and gravely proffering it to the man whom he served.
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From this reading Haward took it, read it, and handed it back; then turned to the Quaker maiden.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading HAWARD AND EVELYN MacLean put aside with much gentleness the hands of his surgeon, and, rising to his feet, answered the question in Haward’s eyes by producing a slip of paper and gravely proffering it to the man whom he served.
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From this reading If you will tell me where you lodge, I will myself conduct you thither.”
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From this reading “Mistress Truelove Taberer,” he said courteously.
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From this reading HAWARD AND EVELYN MacLean put aside with much gentleness the hands of his surgeon, and, rising to his feet, answered the question in Haward’s eyes by producing a slip of paper and gravely proffering it to the man whom he served.
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From this reading HAWARD AND EVELYN MacLean put aside with much gentleness the hands of his surgeon, and, rising to his feet, answered the question in Haward’s eyes by producing a slip of paper and gravely proffering it to the man whom he served.
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From this reading HAWARD AND EVELYN MacLean put aside with much gentleness the hands of his surgeon, and, rising to his feet, answered the question in Haward’s eyes by producing a slip of paper and gravely proffering it to the man whom he served.
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From this reading HAWARD AND EVELYN MacLean put aside with much gentleness the hands of his surgeon, and, rising to his feet, answered the question in Haward’s eyes by producing a slip of paper and gravely proffering it to the man whom he served.
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From this reading HAWARD AND EVELYN MacLean put aside with much gentleness the hands of his surgeon, and, rising to his feet, answered the question in Haward’s eyes by producing a slip of paper and gravely proffering it to the man whom he served.
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From this reading Haward took it, read it, and handed it back; then turned to the Quaker maiden.
members of a ship’s crew
From this reading HAWARD AND EVELYN MacLean put aside with much gentleness the hands of his surgeon, and, rising to his feet, answered the question in Haward’s eyes by producing a slip of paper and gravely proffering it to the man whom he served.
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From this reading HAWARD AND EVELYN MacLean put aside with much gentleness the hands of his surgeon, and, rising to his feet, answered the question in Haward’s eyes by producing a slip of paper and gravely proffering it to the man whom he served.
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From this reading HAWARD AND EVELYN MacLean put aside with much gentleness the hands of his surgeon, and, rising to his feet, answered the question in Haward’s eyes by producing a slip of paper and gravely proffering it to the man whom he served.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading HAWARD AND EVELYN MacLean put aside with much gentleness the hands of his surgeon, and, rising to his feet, answered the question in Haward’s eyes by producing a slip of paper and gravely proffering it to the man whom he served.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading HAWARD AND EVELYN MacLean put aside with much gentleness the hands of his surgeon, and, rising to his feet, answered the question in Haward’s eyes by producing a slip of paper and gravely proffering it to the man whom he served.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading If you will tell me where you lodge, I will myself conduct you thither.”
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If you will tell me where you lodge, I will myself conduct you thither.”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading HAWARD AND EVELYN MacLean put aside with much gentleness the hands of his surgeon, and, rising to his feet, answered the question in Haward’s eyes by producing a slip of paper and gravely proffering it to the man whom he served.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading HAWARD AND EVELYN MacLean put aside with much gentleness the hands of his surgeon, and, rising to his feet, answered the question in Haward’s eyes by producing a slip of paper and gravely proffering it to the man whom he served.
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From this reading If you will tell me where you lodge, I will myself conduct you thither.”
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading HAWARD AND EVELYN MacLean put aside with much gentleness the hands of his surgeon, and, rising to his feet, answered the question in Haward’s eyes by producing a slip of paper and gravely proffering it to the man whom he served.
a young woman who is not married
From this reading Haward took it, read it, and handed it back; then turned to the Quaker maiden.
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From this reading HAWARD AND EVELYN MacLean put aside with much gentleness the hands of his surgeon, and, rising to his feet, answered the question in Haward’s eyes by producing a slip of paper and gravely proffering it to the man whom he served.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading If you will tell me where you lodge, I will myself conduct you thither.”
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From this reading “Mistress Truelove Taberer,” he said courteously.
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From this reading HAWARD AND EVELYN MacLean put aside with much gentleness the hands of his surgeon, and, rising to his feet, answered the question in Haward’s eyes by producing a slip of paper and gravely proffering it to the man whom he served.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading If you will tell me where you lodge, I will myself conduct you thither.”
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading HAWARD AND EVELYN MacLean put aside with much gentleness the hands of his surgeon, and, rising to his feet, answered the question in Haward’s eyes by producing a slip of paper and gravely proffering it to the man whom he served.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading HAWARD AND EVELYN MacLean put aside with much gentleness the hands of his surgeon, and, rising to his feet, answered the question in Haward’s eyes by producing a slip of paper and gravely proffering it to the man whom he served.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading HAWARD AND EVELYN MacLean put aside with much gentleness the hands of his surgeon, and, rising to his feet, answered the question in Haward’s eyes by producing a slip of paper and gravely proffering it to the man whom he served.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading HAWARD AND EVELYN MacLean put aside with much gentleness the hands of his surgeon, and, rising to his feet, answered the question in Haward’s eyes by producing a slip of paper and gravely proffering it to the man whom he served.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading HAWARD AND EVELYN MacLean put aside with much gentleness the hands of his surgeon, and, rising to his feet, answered the question in Haward’s eyes by producing a slip of paper and gravely proffering it to the man whom he served.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Haward took it, read it, and handed it back; then turned to the Quaker maiden.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading HAWARD AND EVELYN MacLean put aside with much gentleness the hands of his surgeon, and, rising to his feet, answered the question in Haward’s eyes by producing a slip of paper and gravely proffering it to the man whom he served.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Haward took it, read it, and handed it back; then turned to the Quaker maiden.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading HAWARD AND EVELYN MacLean put aside with much gentleness the hands of his surgeon, and, rising to his feet, answered the question in Haward’s eyes by producing a slip of paper and gravely proffering it to the man whom he served.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Mistress Truelove Taberer,” he said courteously.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading HAWARD AND EVELYN MacLean put aside with much gentleness the hands of his surgeon, and, rising to his feet, answered the question in Haward’s eyes by producing a slip of paper and gravely proffering it to the man whom he served.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading HAWARD AND EVELYN MacLean put aside with much gentleness the hands of his surgeon, and, rising to his feet, answered the question in Haward’s eyes by producing a slip of paper and gravely proffering it to the man whom he served.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Are you staying in town?
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From this reading HAWARD AND EVELYN MacLean put aside with much gentleness the hands of his surgeon, and, rising to his feet, answered the question in Haward’s eyes by producing a slip of paper and gravely proffering it to the man whom he served.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Mistress Truelove Taberer,” he said courteously.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading If you will tell me where you lodge, I will myself conduct you thither.”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading HAWARD AND EVELYN MacLean put aside with much gentleness the hands of his surgeon, and, rising to his feet, answered the question in Haward’s eyes by producing a slip of paper and gravely proffering it to the man whom he served.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Haward took it, read it, and handed it back; then turned to the Quaker maiden.
an old word meaning “to that place”
From this reading If you will tell me where you lodge, I will myself conduct you thither.”
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading HAWARD AND EVELYN MacLean put aside with much gentleness the hands of his surgeon, and, rising to his feet, answered the question in Haward’s eyes by producing a slip of paper and gravely proffering it to the man whom he served.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Haward took it, read it, and handed it back; then turned to the Quaker maiden.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Are you staying in town?
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Mistress Truelove Taberer,” he said courteously.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Haward took it, read it, and handed it back; then turned to the Quaker maiden.
in or at the place that
From this reading If you will tell me where you lodge, I will myself conduct you thither.”
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading HAWARD AND EVELYN MacLean put aside with much gentleness the hands of his surgeon, and, rising to his feet, answered the question in Haward’s eyes by producing a slip of paper and gravely proffering it to the man whom he served.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading If you will tell me where you lodge, I will myself conduct you thither.”
in the company of; together with
From this reading HAWARD AND EVELYN MacLean put aside with much gentleness the hands of his surgeon, and, rising to his feet, answered the question in Haward’s eyes by producing a slip of paper and gravely proffering it to the man whom he served.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Are you staying in town?
