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Chapter XII
Foster made a sign of agreement, because it was obvious that Telford was going to the shack at the mine. He understood how the fellow had got out without his seeing him, since it is usual in Canada to have a separate entrance to a hotel bar and he had stupidly been satisfied with watching the hall. "He has gone to meet somebody; but why did he take the provisions?" "Maybe he wanted to give them to the ither man." "But why should the other need the food?"
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for the reason that
From this reading “Foster made a sign of agreement, because it was obvious that Telford was going to the shack at the mine.”
the past participle of “be”
From this reading “He understood how the fellow had got out without his seeing him, since it is usual in Canada to have a separate entrance to a hotel bar and he had stupidly been satisfied with watching the hall.”
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “"He has gone to meet somebody; but why did he take the provisions?"”
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “He understood how the fellow had got out without his seeing him, since it is usual in Canada to have a separate entrance to a hotel bar and he had stupidly been satisfied with watching the hall.”
the one or ones belonging to the person speaking
From this reading “Foster made a sign of agreement, because it was obvious that Telford was going to the shack at the mine.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"But why should the other need the food?"”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “He understood how the fellow had got out without his seeing him, since it is usual in Canada to have a separate entrance to a hotel bar and he had stupidly been satisfied with watching the hall.”
from a time in the past until now
From this reading “He understood how the fellow had got out without his seeing him, since it is usual in Canada to have a separate entrance to a hotel bar and he had stupidly been satisfied with watching the hall.”
a person, without saying who
From this reading “"He has gone to meet somebody; but why did he take the provisions?"”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"He has gone to meet somebody; but why did he take the provisions?"”
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading “He understood how the fellow had got out without his seeing him, since it is usual in Canada to have a separate entrance to a hotel bar and he had stupidly been satisfied with watching the hall.”
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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 Foster made a sign of agreement, because it was obvious that Telford was going to the shack at the mine.
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From this reading Foster made a sign of agreement, because it was obvious that Telford was going to the shack at the mine.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He understood how the fellow had got out without his seeing him, since it is usual in Canada to have a separate entrance to a hotel bar and he had stupidly been satisfied with watching the hall.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Foster made a sign of agreement, because it was obvious that Telford was going to the shack at the mine.
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From this reading He understood how the fellow had got out without his seeing him, since it is usual in Canada to have a separate entrance to a hotel bar and he had stupidly been satisfied with watching the hall.
for the reason that
From this reading Foster made a sign of agreement, because it was obvious that Telford was going to the shack at the mine.
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He understood how the fellow had got out without his seeing him, since it is usual in Canada to have a separate entrance to a hotel bar and he had stupidly been satisfied with watching the hall.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "He has gone to meet somebody; but why did he take the provisions?"
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From this reading He understood how the fellow had got out without his seeing him, since it is usual in Canada to have a separate entrance to a hotel bar and he had stupidly been satisfied with watching the hall.
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading "He has gone to meet somebody; but why did he take the provisions?"
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From this reading He understood how the fellow had got out without his seeing him, since it is usual in Canada to have a separate entrance to a hotel bar and he had stupidly been satisfied with watching the hall.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He understood how the fellow had got out without his seeing him, since it is usual in Canada to have a separate entrance to a hotel bar and he had stupidly been satisfied with watching the hall.
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From this reading "But why should the other need the food?"
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From this reading Foster made a sign of agreement, because it was obvious that Telford was going to the shack at the mine.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Maybe he wanted to give them to the ither man."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Foster made a sign of agreement, because it was obvious that Telford was going to the shack at the mine.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "He has gone to meet somebody; but why did he take the provisions?"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He understood how the fellow had got out without his seeing him, since it is usual in Canada to have a separate entrance to a hotel bar and he had stupidly been satisfied with watching the hall.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He understood how the fellow had got out without his seeing him, since it is usual in Canada to have a separate entrance to a hotel bar and he had stupidly been satisfied with watching the hall.
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From this reading He understood how the fellow had got out without his seeing him, since it is usual in Canada to have a separate entrance to a hotel bar and he had stupidly been satisfied with watching the hall.
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "He has gone to meet somebody; but why did he take the provisions?"
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading He understood how the fellow had got out without his seeing him, since it is usual in Canada to have a separate entrance to a hotel bar and he had stupidly been satisfied with watching the hall.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He understood how the fellow had got out without his seeing him, since it is usual in Canada to have a separate entrance to a hotel bar and he had stupidly been satisfied with watching the hall.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He understood how the fellow had got out without his seeing him, since it is usual in Canada to have a separate entrance to a hotel bar and he had stupidly been satisfied with watching the hall.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He understood how the fellow had got out without his seeing him, since it is usual in Canada to have a separate entrance to a hotel bar and he had stupidly been satisfied with watching the hall.
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From this reading He understood how the fellow had got out without his seeing him, since it is usual in Canada to have a separate entrance to a hotel bar and he had stupidly been satisfied with watching the hall.
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From this reading He understood how the fellow had got out without his seeing him, since it is usual in Canada to have a separate entrance to a hotel bar and he had stupidly been satisfied with watching the hall.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He understood how the fellow had got out without his seeing him, since it is usual in Canada to have a separate entrance to a hotel bar and he had stupidly been satisfied with watching the hall.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He understood how the fellow had got out without his seeing him, since it is usual in Canada to have a separate entrance to a hotel bar and he had stupidly been satisfied with watching the hall.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Foster made a sign of agreement, because it was obvious that Telford was going to the shack at the mine.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Maybe he wanted to give them to the ither man."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Foster made a sign of agreement, because it was obvious that Telford was going to the shack at the mine.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Maybe he wanted to give them to the ither man."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Maybe he wanted to give them to the ither man."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "He has gone to meet somebody; but why did he take the provisions?"
the one or ones belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Foster made a sign of agreement, because it was obvious that Telford was going to the shack at the mine.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "But why should the other need the food?"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Foster made a sign of agreement, because it was obvious that Telford was going to the shack at the mine.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Foster made a sign of agreement, because it was obvious that Telford was going to the shack at the mine.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "But why should the other need the food?"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He understood how the fellow had got out without his seeing him, since it is usual in Canada to have a separate entrance to a hotel bar and he had stupidly been satisfied with watching the hall.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "He has gone to meet somebody; but why did he take the provisions?"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He understood how the fellow had got out without his seeing him, since it is usual in Canada to have a separate entrance to a hotel bar and he had stupidly been satisfied with watching the hall.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He understood how the fellow had got out without his seeing him, since it is usual in Canada to have a separate entrance to a hotel bar and he had stupidly been satisfied with watching the hall.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He understood how the fellow had got out without his seeing him, since it is usual in Canada to have a separate entrance to a hotel bar and he had stupidly been satisfied with watching the hall.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Foster made a sign of agreement, because it was obvious that Telford was going to the shack at the mine.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading "But why should the other need the food?"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Foster made a sign of agreement, because it was obvious that Telford was going to the shack at the mine.
from a time in the past until now
From this reading He understood how the fellow had got out without his seeing him, since it is usual in Canada to have a separate entrance to a hotel bar and he had stupidly been satisfied with watching the hall.
a person, without saying who
From this reading "He has gone to meet somebody; but why did he take the provisions?"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He understood how the fellow had got out without his seeing him, since it is usual in Canada to have a separate entrance to a hotel bar and he had stupidly been satisfied with watching the hall.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "He has gone to meet somebody; but why did he take the provisions?"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Foster made a sign of agreement, because it was obvious that Telford was going to the shack at the mine.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Foster made a sign of agreement, because it was obvious that Telford was going to the shack at the mine.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Foster made a sign of agreement, because it was obvious that Telford was going to the shack at the mine.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading "Maybe he wanted to give them to the ither man."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Foster made a sign of agreement, because it was obvious that Telford was going to the shack at the mine.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He understood how the fellow had got out without his seeing him, since it is usual in Canada to have a separate entrance to a hotel bar and he had stupidly been satisfied with watching the hall.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He understood how the fellow had got out without his seeing him, since it is usual in Canada to have a separate entrance to a hotel bar and he had stupidly been satisfied with watching the hall.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Maybe he wanted to give them to the ither man."
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Foster made a sign of agreement, because it was obvious that Telford was going to the shack at the mine.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He understood how the fellow had got out without his seeing him, since it is usual in Canada to have a separate entrance to a hotel bar and he had stupidly been satisfied with watching the hall.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "He has gone to meet somebody; but why did he take the provisions?"
in the company of; together with
From this reading He understood how the fellow had got out without his seeing him, since it is usual in Canada to have a separate entrance to a hotel bar and he had stupidly been satisfied with watching the hall.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading He understood how the fellow had got out without his seeing him, since it is usual in Canada to have a separate entrance to a hotel bar and he had stupidly been satisfied with watching the hall.
