Chapter XIII

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

From this reading "For an off chance?"

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading Before that evening was over,--or in the course of the night, it might be better said, as the two men sat up late with their pipes,--Hamel told his friend the Colonel exactly what had taken place that morning over at Glenbogie.

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading "You went for the purpose, of course?" asked the Colonel.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Before that evening was over,--or in the course of the night, it might be better said, as the two men sat up late with their pipes,--Hamel told his friend the Colonel exactly what had taken place that morning over at Glenbogie.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading Before that evening was over,--or in the course of the night, it might be better said, as the two men sat up late with their pipes,--Hamel told his friend the Colonel exactly what had taken place that morning over at Glenbogie.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Before that evening was over,--or in the course of the night, it might be better said, as the two men sat up late with their pipes,--Hamel told his friend the Colonel exactly what had taken place that morning over at Glenbogie.

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From this reading Before that evening was over,--or in the course of the night, it might be better said, as the two men sat up late with their pipes,--Hamel told his friend the Colonel exactly what had taken place that morning over at Glenbogie.

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From this reading "For an off chance?"

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From this reading Before that evening was over,--or in the course of the night, it might be better said, as the two men sat up late with their pipes,--Hamel told his friend the Colonel exactly what had taken place that morning over at Glenbogie.

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading Before that evening was over,--or in the course of the night, it might be better said, as the two men sat up late with their pipes,--Hamel told his friend the Colonel exactly what had taken place that morning over at Glenbogie.

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From this reading "I know that well enough.

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From this reading Before that evening was over,--or in the course of the night, it might be better said, as the two men sat up late with their pipes,--Hamel told his friend the Colonel exactly what had taken place that morning over at Glenbogie.

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From this reading Before that evening was over,--or in the course of the night, it might be better said, as the two men sat up late with their pipes,--Hamel told his friend the Colonel exactly what had taken place that morning over at Glenbogie.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading "You went for the purpose, of course?" asked the Colonel.

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From this reading Before that evening was over,--or in the course of the night, it might be better said, as the two men sat up late with their pipes,--Hamel told his friend the Colonel exactly what had taken place that morning over at Glenbogie.

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From this reading Before that evening was over,--or in the course of the night, it might be better said, as the two men sat up late with their pipes,--Hamel told his friend the Colonel exactly what had taken place that morning over at Glenbogie.

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

From this reading Before that evening was over,--or in the course of the night, it might be better said, as the two men sat up late with their pipes,--Hamel told his friend the Colonel exactly what had taken place that morning over at Glenbogie.

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From this reading Before that evening was over,--or in the course of the night, it might be better said, as the two men sat up late with their pipes,--Hamel told his friend the Colonel exactly what had taken place that morning over at Glenbogie.

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

From this reading Before that evening was over,--or in the course of the night, it might be better said, as the two men sat up late with their pipes,--Hamel told his friend the Colonel exactly what had taken place that morning over at Glenbogie.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading "I know that well enough.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading Before that evening was over,--or in the course of the night, it might be better said, as the two men sat up late with their pipes,--Hamel told his friend the Colonel exactly what had taken place that morning over at Glenbogie.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Before that evening was over,--or in the course of the night, it might be better said, as the two men sat up late with their pipes,--Hamel told his friend the Colonel exactly what had taken place that morning over at Glenbogie.

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading "I know that well enough.

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From this reading Before that evening was over,--or in the course of the night, it might be better said, as the two men sat up late with their pipes,--Hamel told his friend the Colonel exactly what had taken place that morning over at Glenbogie.

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From this reading STUBBS UPON MATRIMONY.

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From this reading Before that evening was over,--or in the course of the night, it might be better said, as the two men sat up late with their pipes,--Hamel told his friend the Colonel exactly what had taken place that morning over at Glenbogie.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading Before that evening was over,--or in the course of the night, it might be better said, as the two men sat up late with their pipes,--Hamel told his friend the Colonel exactly what had taken place that morning over at Glenbogie.

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading Before that evening was over,--or in the course of the night, it might be better said, as the two men sat up late with their pipes,--Hamel told his friend the Colonel exactly what had taken place that morning over at Glenbogie.

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From this reading Before that evening was over,--or in the course of the night, it might be better said, as the two men sat up late with their pipes,--Hamel told his friend the Colonel exactly what had taken place that morning over at Glenbogie.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Before that evening was over,--or in the course of the night, it might be better said, as the two men sat up late with their pipes,--Hamel told his friend the Colonel exactly what had taken place that morning over at Glenbogie.

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From this reading "For an off chance?"

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Before that evening was over,--or in the course of the night, it might be better said, as the two men sat up late with their pipes,--Hamel told his friend the Colonel exactly what had taken place that morning over at Glenbogie.

above and across; more than

From this reading Before that evening was over,--or in the course of the night, it might be better said, as the two men sat up late with their pipes,--Hamel told his friend the Colonel exactly what had taken place that morning over at Glenbogie.

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From this reading Before that evening was over,--or in the course of the night, it might be better said, as the two men sat up late with their pipes,--Hamel told his friend the Colonel exactly what had taken place that morning over at Glenbogie.

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From this reading Before that evening was over,--or in the course of the night, it might be better said, as the two men sat up late with their pipes,--Hamel told his friend the Colonel exactly what had taken place that morning over at Glenbogie.

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

From this reading "You went for the purpose, of course?" asked the Colonel.

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

From this reading Before that evening was over,--or in the course of the night, it might be better said, as the two men sat up late with their pipes,--Hamel told his friend the Colonel exactly what had taken place that morning over at Glenbogie.

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

From this reading Before that evening was over,--or in the course of the night, it might be better said, as the two men sat up late with their pipes,--Hamel told his friend the Colonel exactly what had taken place that morning over at Glenbogie.

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

From this reading STUBBS UPON MATRIMONY.

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

From this reading Before that evening was over,--or in the course of the night, it might be better said, as the two men sat up late with their pipes,--Hamel told his friend the Colonel exactly what had taken place that morning over at Glenbogie.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Before that evening was over,--or in the course of the night, it might be better said, as the two men sat up late with their pipes,--Hamel told his friend the Colonel exactly what had taken place that morning over at Glenbogie.

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

From this reading Before that evening was over,--or in the course of the night, it might be better said, as the two men sat up late with their pipes,--Hamel told his friend the Colonel exactly what had taken place that morning over at Glenbogie.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Before that evening was over,--or in the course of the night, it might be better said, as the two men sat up late with their pipes,--Hamel told his friend the Colonel exactly what had taken place that morning over at Glenbogie.

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading Before that evening was over,--or in the course of the night, it might be better said, as the two men sat up late with their pipes,--Hamel told his friend the Colonel exactly what had taken place that morning over at Glenbogie.

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

From this reading Before that evening was over,--or in the course of the night, it might be better said, as the two men sat up late with their pipes,--Hamel told his friend the Colonel exactly what had taken place that morning over at Glenbogie.

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

From this reading Before that evening was over,--or in the course of the night, it might be better said, as the two men sat up late with their pipes,--Hamel told his friend the Colonel exactly what had taken place that morning over at Glenbogie.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading STUBBS UPON MATRIMONY.

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

From this reading Before that evening was over,--or in the course of the night, it might be better said, as the two men sat up late with their pipes,--Hamel told his friend the Colonel exactly what had taken place that morning over at Glenbogie.

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From this reading "I know that well enough.

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading "You went for the purpose, of course?" asked the Colonel.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading Before that evening was over,--or in the course of the night, it might be better said, as the two men sat up late with their pipes,--Hamel told his friend the Colonel exactly what had taken place that morning over at Glenbogie.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Before that evening was over,--or in the course of the night, it might be better said, as the two men sat up late with their pipes,--Hamel told his friend the Colonel exactly what had taken place that morning over at Glenbogie.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "You went for the purpose, of course?" asked the Colonel.