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Chapter IX
That same day Nan rode with Len Ayres. Sailor had a touch of rheumatism, which made riding a painful pastime, so he stayed at the ranch. By this time Nan had become accustomed to the saddle, and was really enjoying the riding. Len had never had much to say to her about himself or his past, and most of his conversation consisted in explaining the duties connected with running a successful cattle ranch. This particular day he was more quiet and thoughtful than ever.
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on the subject of; concerning
From this reading “Len had never had much to say to her about himself or his past, and most of his conversation consisted in explaining the duties connected with running a successful cattle ranch.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “This particular day he was more quiet and thoughtful than ever.”
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading “Len had never had much to say to her about himself or his past, and most of his conversation consisted in explaining the duties connected with running a successful cattle ranch.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Len had never had much to say to her about himself or his past, and most of his conversation consisted in explaining the duties connected with running a successful cattle ranch.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “Len had never had much to say to her about himself or his past, and most of his conversation consisted in explaining the duties connected with running a successful cattle ranch.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “That same day Nan rode with Len Ayres.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “By this time Nan had become accustomed to the saddle, and was really enjoying the riding.”
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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 Sailor had a touch of rheumatism, which made riding a painful pastime, so he stayed at the ranch.
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Len had never had much to say to her about himself or his past, and most of his conversation consisted in explaining the duties connected with running a successful cattle ranch.
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From this reading By this time Nan had become accustomed to the saddle, and was really enjoying the riding.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading By this time Nan had become accustomed to the saddle, and was really enjoying the riding.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Sailor had a touch of rheumatism, which made riding a painful pastime, so he stayed at the ranch.
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From this reading That same day Nan rode with Len Ayres.
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From this reading By this time Nan had become accustomed to the saddle, and was really enjoying the riding.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading By this time Nan had become accustomed to the saddle, and was really enjoying the riding.
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From this reading Len had never had much to say to her about himself or his past, and most of his conversation consisted in explaining the duties connected with running a successful cattle ranch.
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From this reading Len had never had much to say to her about himself or his past, and most of his conversation consisted in explaining the duties connected with running a successful cattle ranch.
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From this reading Len had never had much to say to her about himself or his past, and most of his conversation consisted in explaining the duties connected with running a successful cattle ranch.
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From this reading Len had never had much to say to her about himself or his past, and most of his conversation consisted in explaining the duties connected with running a successful cattle ranch.
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From this reading That same day Nan rode with Len Ayres.
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From this reading Len had never had much to say to her about himself or his past, and most of his conversation consisted in explaining the duties connected with running a successful cattle ranch.
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From this reading By this time Nan had become accustomed to the saddle, and was really enjoying the riding.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading This particular day he was more quiet and thoughtful than ever.
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From this reading Len had never had much to say to her about himself or his past, and most of his conversation consisted in explaining the duties connected with running a successful cattle ranch.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Sailor had a touch of rheumatism, which made riding a painful pastime, so he stayed at the ranch.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Sailor had a touch of rheumatism, which made riding a painful pastime, so he stayed at the ranch.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Len had never had much to say to her about himself or his past, and most of his conversation consisted in explaining the duties connected with running a successful cattle ranch.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Len had never had much to say to her about himself or his past, and most of his conversation consisted in explaining the duties connected with running a successful cattle ranch.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Len had never had much to say to her about himself or his past, and most of his conversation consisted in explaining the duties connected with running a successful cattle ranch.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Len had never had much to say to her about himself or his past, and most of his conversation consisted in explaining the duties connected with running a successful cattle ranch.
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From this reading That same day Nan rode with Len Ayres.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Sailor had a touch of rheumatism, which made riding a painful pastime, so he stayed at the ranch.
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From this reading This particular day he was more quiet and thoughtful than ever.
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From this reading Len had never had much to say to her about himself or his past, and most of his conversation consisted in explaining the duties connected with running a successful cattle ranch.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Len had never had much to say to her about himself or his past, and most of his conversation consisted in explaining the duties connected with running a successful cattle ranch.
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From this reading That same day Nan rode with Len Ayres.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Len had never had much to say to her about himself or his past, and most of his conversation consisted in explaining the duties connected with running a successful cattle ranch.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Sailor had a touch of rheumatism, which made riding a painful pastime, so he stayed at the ranch.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Len had never had much to say to her about himself or his past, and most of his conversation consisted in explaining the duties connected with running a successful cattle ranch.
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From this reading Sailor had a touch of rheumatism, which made riding a painful pastime, so he stayed at the ranch.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading This particular day he was more quiet and thoughtful than ever.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Len had never had much to say to her about himself or his past, and most of his conversation consisted in explaining the duties connected with running a successful cattle ranch.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Sailor had a touch of rheumatism, which made riding a painful pastime, so he stayed at the ranch.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading This particular day he was more quiet and thoughtful than ever.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Sailor had a touch of rheumatism, which made riding a painful pastime, so he stayed at the ranch.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading By this time Nan had become accustomed to the saddle, and was really enjoying the riding.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Sailor had a touch of rheumatism, which made riding a painful pastime, so he stayed at the ranch.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Sailor had a touch of rheumatism, which made riding a painful pastime, so he stayed at the ranch.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading That same day Nan rode with Len Ayres.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading Len had never had much to say to her about himself or his past, and most of his conversation consisted in explaining the duties connected with running a successful cattle ranch.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading By this time Nan had become accustomed to the saddle, and was really enjoying the riding.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Sailor had a touch of rheumatism, which made riding a painful pastime, so he stayed at the ranch.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading That same day Nan rode with Len Ayres.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Len had never had much to say to her about himself or his past, and most of his conversation consisted in explaining the duties connected with running a successful cattle ranch.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Sailor had a touch of rheumatism, which made riding a painful pastime, so he stayed at the ranch.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Sailor had a touch of rheumatism, which made riding a painful pastime, so he stayed at the ranch.
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From this reading Len had never had much to say to her about himself or his past, and most of his conversation consisted in explaining the duties connected with running a successful cattle ranch.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading This particular day he was more quiet and thoughtful than ever.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading That same day Nan rode with Len Ayres.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Sailor had a touch of rheumatism, which made riding a painful pastime, so he stayed at the ranch.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading By this time Nan had become accustomed to the saddle, and was really enjoying the riding.
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From this reading This particular day he was more quiet and thoughtful than ever.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading By this time Nan had become accustomed to the saddle, and was really enjoying the riding.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading By this time Nan had become accustomed to the saddle, and was really enjoying the riding.
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From this reading Sailor had a touch of rheumatism, which made riding a painful pastime, so he stayed at the ranch.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading By this time Nan had become accustomed to the saddle, and was really enjoying the riding.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Sailor had a touch of rheumatism, which made riding a painful pastime, so he stayed at the ranch.
in the company of; together with
From this reading That same day Nan rode with Len Ayres.
