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Chapter V
Ward, senior, with law books overflowing upon the floor from his desk, heard John’s report of his success in protecting the gravel pits, read the telegrams, and asked hoarsely: “Are we crazy, John, or has the whole world gone mad?” “Nothing of the kind! We’ve been discovered; that’s all! Campbell’s a man of discernment, and he’s spotted us as the solidest and most trustworthy citizens and lawyers of the Sycamore valley.
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an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Ward, senior, with law books overflowing upon the floor from his desk, heard John’s report of his success in protecting the gravel pits, read the telegrams, and asked hoarsely:”
the past participle of “be”
From this reading “We’ve been discovered; that’s all!”
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From this reading “Ward, senior, with law books overflowing upon the floor from his desk, heard John’s report of his success in protecting the gravel pits, read the telegrams, and asked hoarsely:”
The ability to judge well and perceive the true nature of events.
From this reading “Campbell’s a man of discernment, and he’s spotted us as the solidest and most trustworthy citizens and lawyers of the Sycamore valley.”
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading ““Are we crazy, John, or has the whole world gone mad?””
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Ward, senior, with law books overflowing upon the floor from his desk, heard John’s report of his success in protecting the gravel pits, read the telegrams, and asked hoarsely:”
not one thing; not anything
From this reading ““Nothing of the kind!”
a formal word for “on”
From this reading “Ward, senior, with law books overflowing upon the floor from his desk, heard John’s report of his success in protecting the gravel pits, read the telegrams, and asked hoarsely:”
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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 Campbell’s a man of discernment, and he’s spotted us as the solidest and most trustworthy citizens and lawyers of the Sycamore valley.
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From this reading We’ve been discovered; that’s all!
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Ward, senior, with law books overflowing upon the floor from his desk, heard John’s report of his success in protecting the gravel pits, read the telegrams, and asked hoarsely:
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “Are we crazy, John, or has the whole world gone mad?”
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Campbell’s a man of discernment, and he’s spotted us as the solidest and most trustworthy citizens and lawyers of the Sycamore valley.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Ward, senior, with law books overflowing upon the floor from his desk, heard John’s report of his success in protecting the gravel pits, read the telegrams, and asked hoarsely:
the past participle of “be”
From this reading We’ve been discovered; that’s all!
Bound written or printed works.
From this reading Ward, senior, with law books overflowing upon the floor from his desk, heard John’s report of his success in protecting the gravel pits, read the telegrams, and asked hoarsely:
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From this reading Campbell’s a man of discernment, and he’s spotted us as the solidest and most trustworthy citizens and lawyers of the Sycamore valley.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Campbell’s a man of discernment, and he’s spotted us as the solidest and most trustworthy citizens and lawyers of the Sycamore valley.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Are we crazy, John, or has the whole world gone mad?”
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From this reading Ward, senior, with law books overflowing upon the floor from his desk, heard John’s report of his success in protecting the gravel pits, read the telegrams, and asked hoarsely:
The ability to judge well and perceive the true nature of events.
From this reading Campbell’s a man of discernment, and he’s spotted us as the solidest and most trustworthy citizens and lawyers of the Sycamore valley.
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From this reading We’ve been discovered; that’s all!
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From this reading Ward, senior, with law books overflowing upon the floor from his desk, heard John’s report of his success in protecting the gravel pits, read the telegrams, and asked hoarsely:
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Ward, senior, with law books overflowing upon the floor from his desk, heard John’s report of his success in protecting the gravel pits, read the telegrams, and asked hoarsely:
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From this reading “Are we crazy, John, or has the whole world gone mad?”
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From this reading Ward, senior, with law books overflowing upon the floor from his desk, heard John’s report of his success in protecting the gravel pits, read the telegrams, and asked hoarsely:
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Are we crazy, John, or has the whole world gone mad?”
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From this reading Campbell’s a man of discernment, and he’s spotted us as the solidest and most trustworthy citizens and lawyers of the Sycamore valley.
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From this reading Ward, senior, with law books overflowing upon the floor from his desk, heard John’s report of his success in protecting the gravel pits, read the telegrams, and asked hoarsely:
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Ward, senior, with law books overflowing upon the floor from his desk, heard John’s report of his success in protecting the gravel pits, read the telegrams, and asked hoarsely:
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From this reading Ward, senior, with law books overflowing upon the floor from his desk, heard John’s report of his success in protecting the gravel pits, read the telegrams, and asked hoarsely:
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Ward, senior, with law books overflowing upon the floor from his desk, heard John’s report of his success in protecting the gravel pits, read the telegrams, and asked hoarsely:
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From this reading “Are we crazy, John, or has the whole world gone mad?”
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From this reading Ward, senior, with law books overflowing upon the floor from his desk, heard John’s report of his success in protecting the gravel pits, read the telegrams, and asked hoarsely:
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From this reading “Nothing of the kind!
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From this reading Ward, senior, with law books overflowing upon the floor from his desk, heard John’s report of his success in protecting the gravel pits, read the telegrams, and asked hoarsely:
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From this reading Campbell’s a man of discernment, and he’s spotted us as the solidest and most trustworthy citizens and lawyers of the Sycamore valley.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Are we crazy, John, or has the whole world gone mad?”
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Campbell’s a man of discernment, and he’s spotted us as the solidest and most trustworthy citizens and lawyers of the Sycamore valley.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Campbell’s a man of discernment, and he’s spotted us as the solidest and most trustworthy citizens and lawyers of the Sycamore valley.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading “Nothing of the kind!
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Ward, senior, with law books overflowing upon the floor from his desk, heard John’s report of his success in protecting the gravel pits, read the telegrams, and asked hoarsely:
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading “Are we crazy, John, or has the whole world gone mad?”
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From this reading Ward, senior, with law books overflowing upon the floor from his desk, heard John’s report of his success in protecting the gravel pits, read the telegrams, and asked hoarsely:
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From this reading Ward, senior, with law books overflowing upon the floor from his desk, heard John’s report of his success in protecting the gravel pits, read the telegrams, and asked hoarsely:
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From this reading Ward, senior, with law books overflowing upon the floor from his desk, heard John’s report of his success in protecting the gravel pits, read the telegrams, and asked hoarsely:
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Ward, senior, with law books overflowing upon the floor from his desk, heard John’s report of his success in protecting the gravel pits, read the telegrams, and asked hoarsely:
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From this reading Ward, senior, with law books overflowing upon the floor from his desk, heard John’s report of his success in protecting the gravel pits, read the telegrams, and asked hoarsely:
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Ward, senior, with law books overflowing upon the floor from his desk, heard John’s report of his success in protecting the gravel pits, read the telegrams, and asked hoarsely:
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Campbell’s a man of discernment, and he’s spotted us as the solidest and most trustworthy citizens and lawyers of the Sycamore valley.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Campbell’s a man of discernment, and he’s spotted us as the solidest and most trustworthy citizens and lawyers of the Sycamore valley.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Ward, senior, with law books overflowing upon the floor from his desk, heard John’s report of his success in protecting the gravel pits, read the telegrams, and asked hoarsely:
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Campbell’s a man of discernment, and he’s spotted us as the solidest and most trustworthy citizens and lawyers of the Sycamore valley.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Ward, senior, with law books overflowing upon the floor from his desk, heard John’s report of his success in protecting the gravel pits, read the telegrams, and asked hoarsely:
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading We’ve been discovered; that’s all!
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Ward, senior, with law books overflowing upon the floor from his desk, heard John’s report of his success in protecting the gravel pits, read the telegrams, and asked hoarsely:
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Campbell’s a man of discernment, and he’s spotted us as the solidest and most trustworthy citizens and lawyers of the Sycamore valley.
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Ward, senior, with law books overflowing upon the floor from his desk, heard John’s report of his success in protecting the gravel pits, read the telegrams, and asked hoarsely:
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Campbell’s a man of discernment, and he’s spotted us as the solidest and most trustworthy citizens and lawyers of the Sycamore valley.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Campbell’s a man of discernment, and he’s spotted us as the solidest and most trustworthy citizens and lawyers of the Sycamore valley.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Ward, senior, with law books overflowing upon the floor from his desk, heard John’s report of his success in protecting the gravel pits, read the telegrams, and asked hoarsely:
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading “Are we crazy, John, or has the whole world gone mad?”
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From this reading We’ve been discovered; that’s all!
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Are we crazy, John, or has the whole world gone mad?”
in the company of; together with
From this reading Ward, senior, with law books overflowing upon the floor from his desk, heard John’s report of his success in protecting the gravel pits, read the telegrams, and asked hoarsely:
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Are we crazy, John, or has the whole world gone mad?”
