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Chapter XXI
THE GIRL AT HEART'S DESIRE _The Story of a Surprise, a Success, and Something Else Very Much Better_ As Curly stumped away, his spurs clinking on the gallery floor, he encountered Mr. Ellsworth, who held out his hand in recognition. "I just heard some one was down from the town," he began. "How are you, and what's the news?" "Mighty bad," said Curly, "mighty bad." Then to himself: "O Lord!
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an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"I just heard some one was down from the town," he began.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “THE GIRL AT HEART'S DESIRE _The Story of a Surprise, a Success, and Something Else Very Much Better_ As Curly stumped away, his spurs clinking on the gallery floor, he encountered Mr. Ellsworth, who held out his hand in recognition.”
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading “Then to himself: "O Lord!”
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading “"I just heard some one was down from the town," he began.”
a thing, without saying which
From this reading “THE GIRL AT HEART'S DESIRE _The Story of a Surprise, a Success, and Something Else Very Much Better_ As Curly stumped away, his spurs clinking on the gallery floor, he encountered Mr. Ellsworth, who held out his hand in recognition.”
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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 THE GIRL AT HEART'S DESIRE _The Story of a Surprise, a Success, and Something Else Very Much Better_ As Curly stumped away, his spurs clinking on the gallery floor, he encountered Mr. Ellsworth, who held out his hand in recognition.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE GIRL AT HEART'S DESIRE _The Story of a Surprise, a Success, and Something Else Very Much Better_ As Curly stumped away, his spurs clinking on the gallery floor, he encountered Mr. Ellsworth, who held out his hand in recognition.
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "How are you, and what's the news?"
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE GIRL AT HEART'S DESIRE _The Story of a Surprise, a Success, and Something Else Very Much Better_ As Curly stumped away, his spurs clinking on the gallery floor, he encountered Mr. Ellsworth, who held out his hand in recognition.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE GIRL AT HEART'S DESIRE _The Story of a Surprise, a Success, and Something Else Very Much Better_ As Curly stumped away, his spurs clinking on the gallery floor, he encountered Mr. Ellsworth, who held out his hand in recognition.
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From this reading THE GIRL AT HEART'S DESIRE _The Story of a Surprise, a Success, and Something Else Very Much Better_ As Curly stumped away, his spurs clinking on the gallery floor, he encountered Mr. Ellsworth, who held out his hand in recognition.
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From this reading "Mighty bad," said Curly, "mighty bad."
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "I just heard some one was down from the town," he began.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE GIRL AT HEART'S DESIRE _The Story of a Surprise, a Success, and Something Else Very Much Better_ As Curly stumped away, his spurs clinking on the gallery floor, he encountered Mr. Ellsworth, who held out his hand in recognition.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE GIRL AT HEART'S DESIRE _The Story of a Surprise, a Success, and Something Else Very Much Better_ As Curly stumped away, his spurs clinking on the gallery floor, he encountered Mr. Ellsworth, who held out his hand in recognition.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE GIRL AT HEART'S DESIRE _The Story of a Surprise, a Success, and Something Else Very Much Better_ As Curly stumped away, his spurs clinking on the gallery floor, he encountered Mr. Ellsworth, who held out his hand in recognition.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE GIRL AT HEART'S DESIRE _The Story of a Surprise, a Success, and Something Else Very Much Better_ As Curly stumped away, his spurs clinking on the gallery floor, he encountered Mr. Ellsworth, who held out his hand in recognition.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I just heard some one was down from the town," he began.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE GIRL AT HEART'S DESIRE _The Story of a Surprise, a Success, and Something Else Very Much Better_ As Curly stumped away, his spurs clinking on the gallery floor, he encountered Mr. Ellsworth, who held out his hand in recognition.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE GIRL AT HEART'S DESIRE _The Story of a Surprise, a Success, and Something Else Very Much Better_ As Curly stumped away, his spurs clinking on the gallery floor, he encountered Mr. Ellsworth, who held out his hand in recognition.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE GIRL AT HEART'S DESIRE _The Story of a Surprise, a Success, and Something Else Very Much Better_ As Curly stumped away, his spurs clinking on the gallery floor, he encountered Mr. Ellsworth, who held out his hand in recognition.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE GIRL AT HEART'S DESIRE _The Story of a Surprise, a Success, and Something Else Very Much Better_ As Curly stumped away, his spurs clinking on the gallery floor, he encountered Mr. Ellsworth, who held out his hand in recognition.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "I just heard some one was down from the town," he began.
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From this reading THE GIRL AT HEART'S DESIRE _The Story of a Surprise, a Success, and Something Else Very Much Better_ As Curly stumped away, his spurs clinking on the gallery floor, he encountered Mr. Ellsworth, who held out his hand in recognition.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE GIRL AT HEART'S DESIRE _The Story of a Surprise, a Success, and Something Else Very Much Better_ As Curly stumped away, his spurs clinking on the gallery floor, he encountered Mr. Ellsworth, who held out his hand in recognition.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE GIRL AT HEART'S DESIRE _The Story of a Surprise, a Success, and Something Else Very Much Better_ As Curly stumped away, his spurs clinking on the gallery floor, he encountered Mr. Ellsworth, who held out his hand in recognition.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE GIRL AT HEART'S DESIRE _The Story of a Surprise, a Success, and Something Else Very Much Better_ As Curly stumped away, his spurs clinking on the gallery floor, he encountered Mr. Ellsworth, who held out his hand in recognition.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I just heard some one was down from the town," he began.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE GIRL AT HEART'S DESIRE _The Story of a Surprise, a Success, and Something Else Very Much Better_ As Curly stumped away, his spurs clinking on the gallery floor, he encountered Mr. Ellsworth, who held out his hand in recognition.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE GIRL AT HEART'S DESIRE _The Story of a Surprise, a Success, and Something Else Very Much Better_ As Curly stumped away, his spurs clinking on the gallery floor, he encountered Mr. Ellsworth, who held out his hand in recognition.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Then to himself: "O Lord!
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE GIRL AT HEART'S DESIRE _The Story of a Surprise, a Success, and Something Else Very Much Better_ As Curly stumped away, his spurs clinking on the gallery floor, he encountered Mr. Ellsworth, who held out his hand in recognition.
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From this reading "How are you, and what's the news?"
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I just heard some one was down from the town," he began.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE GIRL AT HEART'S DESIRE _The Story of a Surprise, a Success, and Something Else Very Much Better_ As Curly stumped away, his spurs clinking on the gallery floor, he encountered Mr. Ellsworth, who held out his hand in recognition.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I just heard some one was down from the town," he began.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Then to himself: "O Lord!
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Mighty bad," said Curly, "mighty bad."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE GIRL AT HEART'S DESIRE _The Story of a Surprise, a Success, and Something Else Very Much Better_ As Curly stumped away, his spurs clinking on the gallery floor, he encountered Mr. Ellsworth, who held out his hand in recognition.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE GIRL AT HEART'S DESIRE _The Story of a Surprise, a Success, and Something Else Very Much Better_ As Curly stumped away, his spurs clinking on the gallery floor, he encountered Mr. Ellsworth, who held out his hand in recognition.
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From this reading "How are you, and what's the news?"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Then to himself: "O Lord!
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE GIRL AT HEART'S DESIRE _The Story of a Surprise, a Success, and Something Else Very Much Better_ As Curly stumped away, his spurs clinking on the gallery floor, he encountered Mr. Ellsworth, who held out his hand in recognition.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE GIRL AT HEART'S DESIRE _The Story of a Surprise, a Success, and Something Else Very Much Better_ As Curly stumped away, his spurs clinking on the gallery floor, he encountered Mr. Ellsworth, who held out his hand in recognition.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "I just heard some one was down from the town," he began.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE GIRL AT HEART'S DESIRE _The Story of a Surprise, a Success, and Something Else Very Much Better_ As Curly stumped away, his spurs clinking on the gallery floor, he encountered Mr. Ellsworth, who held out his hand in recognition.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE GIRL AT HEART'S DESIRE _The Story of a Surprise, a Success, and Something Else Very Much Better_ As Curly stumped away, his spurs clinking on the gallery floor, he encountered Mr. Ellsworth, who held out his hand in recognition.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Mighty bad," said Curly, "mighty bad."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I just heard some one was down from the town," he began.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading THE GIRL AT HEART'S DESIRE _The Story of a Surprise, a Success, and Something Else Very Much Better_ As Curly stumped away, his spurs clinking on the gallery floor, he encountered Mr. Ellsworth, who held out his hand in recognition.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE GIRL AT HEART'S DESIRE _The Story of a Surprise, a Success, and Something Else Very Much Better_ As Curly stumped away, his spurs clinking on the gallery floor, he encountered Mr. Ellsworth, who held out his hand in recognition.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE GIRL AT HEART'S DESIRE _The Story of a Surprise, a Success, and Something Else Very Much Better_ As Curly stumped away, his spurs clinking on the gallery floor, he encountered Mr. Ellsworth, who held out his hand in recognition.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE GIRL AT HEART'S DESIRE _The Story of a Surprise, a Success, and Something Else Very Much Better_ As Curly stumped away, his spurs clinking on the gallery floor, he encountered Mr. Ellsworth, who held out his hand in recognition.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE GIRL AT HEART'S DESIRE _The Story of a Surprise, a Success, and Something Else Very Much Better_ As Curly stumped away, his spurs clinking on the gallery floor, he encountered Mr. Ellsworth, who held out his hand in recognition.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE GIRL AT HEART'S DESIRE _The Story of a Surprise, a Success, and Something Else Very Much Better_ As Curly stumped away, his spurs clinking on the gallery floor, he encountered Mr. Ellsworth, who held out his hand in recognition.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE GIRL AT HEART'S DESIRE _The Story of a Surprise, a Success, and Something Else Very Much Better_ As Curly stumped away, his spurs clinking on the gallery floor, he encountered Mr. Ellsworth, who held out his hand in recognition.
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From this reading Then to himself: "O Lord!
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Then to himself: "O Lord!
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I just heard some one was down from the town," he began.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE GIRL AT HEART'S DESIRE _The Story of a Surprise, a Success, and Something Else Very Much Better_ As Curly stumped away, his spurs clinking on the gallery floor, he encountered Mr. Ellsworth, who held out his hand in recognition.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "I just heard some one was down from the town," he began.
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From this reading "How are you, and what's the news?"
which person or people
From this reading THE GIRL AT HEART'S DESIRE _The Story of a Surprise, a Success, and Something Else Very Much Better_ As Curly stumped away, his spurs clinking on the gallery floor, he encountered Mr. Ellsworth, who held out his hand in recognition.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "How are you, and what's the news?"
