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adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading STARLIGHT I scarcely know how he managed it--how does youth manage such things--but almost before I knew what was going on, and while the Captain and I were still in the tail-end of a discussion of the administration of William McKinley, and Harriet was putting on her wraps, Nort had gone out of the office with Anthy.
administration
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From this reading STARLIGHT I scarcely know how he managed it--how does youth manage such things--but almost before I knew what was going on, and while the Captain and I were still in the tail-end of a discussion of the administration of William McKinley, and Harriet was putting on her wraps, Nort had gone out of the office with Anthy.
all
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From this reading I did not at the time connect the two departures, did not, indeed, think of the matter at all, save to wonder vaguely why the dependable Fergus should be leaving his home, which was the printing-office, at that time of the night.
almost
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From this reading STARLIGHT I scarcely know how he managed it--how does youth manage such things--but almost before I knew what was going on, and while the Captain and I were still in the tail-end of a discussion of the administration of William McKinley, and Harriet was putting on her wraps, Nort had gone out of the office with Anthy.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading STARLIGHT I scarcely know how he managed it--how does youth manage such things--but almost before I knew what was going on, and while the Captain and I were still in the tail-end of a discussion of the administration of William McKinley, and Harriet was putting on her wraps, Nort had gone out of the office with Anthy.
Anthy
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From this reading STARLIGHT I scarcely know how he managed it--how does youth manage such things--but almost before I knew what was going on, and while the Captain and I were still in the tail-end of a discussion of the administration of William McKinley, and Harriet was putting on her wraps, Nort had gone out of the office with Anthy.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading We heard Nort laugh as they were going down the steps.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading I did not at the time connect the two departures, did not, indeed, think of the matter at all, save to wonder vaguely why the dependable Fergus should be leaving his home, which was the printing-office, at that time of the night.
back
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From this reading A few minutes later Fergus disappeared by way of the back door which led from his room into the yard.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading I did not at the time connect the two departures, did not, indeed, think of the matter at all, save to wonder vaguely why the dependable Fergus should be leaving his home, which was the printing-office, at that time of the night.
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading STARLIGHT I scarcely know how he managed it--how does youth manage such things--but almost before I knew what was going on, and while the Captain and I were still in the tail-end of a discussion of the administration of William McKinley, and Harriet was putting on her wraps, Nort had gone out of the office with Anthy.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading STARLIGHT I scarcely know how he managed it--how does youth manage such things--but almost before I knew what was going on, and while the Captain and I were still in the tail-end of a discussion of the administration of William McKinley, and Harriet was putting on her wraps, Nort had gone out of the office with Anthy.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading A few minutes later Fergus disappeared by way of the back door which led from his room into the yard.
CaptainnounUS /ˈcaptain/
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading STARLIGHT I scarcely know how he managed it--how does youth manage such things--but almost before I knew what was going on, and while the Captain and I were still in the tail-end of a discussion of the administration of William McKinley, and Harriet was putting on her wraps, Nort had gone out of the office with Anthy.
connect
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From this reading I did not at the time connect the two departures, did not, indeed, think of the matter at all, save to wonder vaguely why the dependable Fergus should be leaving his home, which was the printing-office, at that time of the night.
departures
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From this reading I did not at the time connect the two departures, did not, indeed, think of the matter at all, save to wonder vaguely why the dependable Fergus should be leaving his home, which was the printing-office, at that time of the night.
dependable
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From this reading I did not at the time connect the two departures, did not, indeed, think of the matter at all, save to wonder vaguely why the dependable Fergus should be leaving his home, which was the printing-office, at that time of the night.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading I did not at the time connect the two departures, did not, indeed, think of the matter at all, save to wonder vaguely why the dependable Fergus should be leaving his home, which was the printing-office, at that time of the night.
disappearednounUS /ˈdisappeared/
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading A few minutes later Fergus disappeared by way of the back door which led from his room into the yard.
discussion
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From this reading STARLIGHT I scarcely know how he managed it--how does youth manage such things--but almost before I knew what was going on, and while the Captain and I were still in the tail-end of a discussion of the administration of William McKinley, and Harriet was putting on her wraps, Nort had gone out of the office with Anthy.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading STARLIGHT I scarcely know how he managed it--how does youth manage such things--but almost before I knew what was going on, and while the Captain and I were still in the tail-end of a discussion of the administration of William McKinley, and Harriet was putting on her wraps, Nort had gone out of the office with Anthy.
door
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From this reading A few minutes later Fergus disappeared by way of the back door which led from his room into the yard.
down
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From this reading We heard Nort laugh as they were going down the steps.
em
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From this reading "Never mind," said the old Captain, "let 'em go."
Fergus
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From this reading A few minutes later Fergus disappeared by way of the back door which led from his room into the yard.
few
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From this reading A few minutes later Fergus disappeared by way of the back door which led from his room into the yard.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading A few minutes later Fergus disappeared by way of the back door which led from his room into the yard.
go
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From this reading "Never mind," said the old Captain, "let 'em go."
going
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From this reading STARLIGHT I scarcely know how he managed it--how does youth manage such things--but almost before I knew what was going on, and while the Captain and I were still in the tail-end of a discussion of the administration of William McKinley, and Harriet was putting on her wraps, Nort had gone out of the office with Anthy.
gone
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From this reading STARLIGHT I scarcely know how he managed it--how does youth manage such things--but almost before I knew what was going on, and while the Captain and I were still in the tail-end of a discussion of the administration of William McKinley, and Harriet was putting on her wraps, Nort had gone out of the office with Anthy.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading STARLIGHT I scarcely know how he managed it--how does youth manage such things--but almost before I knew what was going on, and while the Captain and I were still in the tail-end of a discussion of the administration of William McKinley, and Harriet was putting on her wraps, Nort had gone out of the office with Anthy.
Harriet
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From this reading STARLIGHT I scarcely know how he managed it--how does youth manage such things--but almost before I knew what was going on, and while the Captain and I were still in the tail-end of a discussion of the administration of William McKinley, and Harriet was putting on her wraps, Nort had gone out of the office with Anthy.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading STARLIGHT I scarcely know how he managed it--how does youth manage such things--but almost before I knew what was going on, and while the Captain and I were still in the tail-end of a discussion of the administration of William McKinley, and Harriet was putting on her wraps, Nort had gone out of the office with Anthy.
heard
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From this reading We heard Nort laugh as they were going down the steps.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading STARLIGHT I scarcely know how he managed it--how does youth manage such things--but almost before I knew what was going on, and while the Captain and I were still in the tail-end of a discussion of the administration of William McKinley, and Harriet was putting on her wraps, Nort had gone out of the office with Anthy.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading A few minutes later Fergus disappeared by way of the back door which led from his room into the yard.
home
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From this reading I did not at the time connect the two departures, did not, indeed, think of the matter at all, save to wonder vaguely why the dependable Fergus should be leaving his home, which was the printing-office, at that time of the night.
how
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From this reading STARLIGHT I scarcely know how he managed it--how does youth manage such things--but almost before I knew what was going on, and while the Captain and I were still in the tail-end of a discussion of the administration of William McKinley, and Harriet was putting on her wraps, Nort had gone out of the office with Anthy.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading STARLIGHT I scarcely know how he managed it--how does youth manage such things--but almost before I knew what was going on, and while the Captain and I were still in the tail-end of a discussion of the administration of William McKinley, and Harriet was putting on her wraps, Nort had gone out of the office with Anthy.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading STARLIGHT I scarcely know how he managed it--how does youth manage such things--but almost before I knew what was going on, and while the Captain and I were still in the tail-end of a discussion of the administration of William McKinley, and Harriet was putting on her wraps, Nort had gone out of the office with Anthy.
indeed
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From this reading I did not at the time connect the two departures, did not, indeed, think of the matter at all, save to wonder vaguely why the dependable Fergus should be leaving his home, which was the printing-office, at that time of the night.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading A few minutes later Fergus disappeared by way of the back door which led from his room into the yard.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading STARLIGHT I scarcely know how he managed it--how does youth manage such things--but almost before I knew what was going on, and while the Captain and I were still in the tail-end of a discussion of the administration of William McKinley, and Harriet was putting on her wraps, Nort had gone out of the office with Anthy.
knew
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From this reading STARLIGHT I scarcely know how he managed it--how does youth manage such things--but almost before I knew what was going on, and while the Captain and I were still in the tail-end of a discussion of the administration of William McKinley, and Harriet was putting on her wraps, Nort had gone out of the office with Anthy.
knownounUS /know/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading STARLIGHT I scarcely know how he managed it--how does youth manage such things--but almost before I knew what was going on, and while the Captain and I were still in the tail-end of a discussion of the administration of William McKinley, and Harriet was putting on her wraps, Nort had gone out of the office with Anthy.
later
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From this reading A few minutes later Fergus disappeared by way of the back door which led from his room into the yard.
laugh
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From this reading We heard Nort laugh as they were going down the steps.
leaving
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From this reading I did not at the time connect the two departures, did not, indeed, think of the matter at all, save to wonder vaguely why the dependable Fergus should be leaving his home, which was the printing-office, at that time of the night.
led
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From this reading A few minutes later Fergus disappeared by way of the back door which led from his room into the yard.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading "Never mind," said the old Captain, "let 'em go."
manage
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From this reading STARLIGHT I scarcely know how he managed it--how does youth manage such things--but almost before I knew what was going on, and while the Captain and I were still in the tail-end of a discussion of the administration of William McKinley, and Harriet was putting on her wraps, Nort had gone out of the office with Anthy.
managed
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From this reading STARLIGHT I scarcely know how he managed it--how does youth manage such things--but almost before I knew what was going on, and while the Captain and I were still in the tail-end of a discussion of the administration of William McKinley, and Harriet was putting on her wraps, Nort had gone out of the office with Anthy.
matter
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From this reading I did not at the time connect the two departures, did not, indeed, think of the matter at all, save to wonder vaguely why the dependable Fergus should be leaving his home, which was the printing-office, at that time of the night.
McKinley
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From this reading STARLIGHT I scarcely know how he managed it--how does youth manage such things--but almost before I knew what was going on, and while the Captain and I were still in the tail-end of a discussion of the administration of William McKinley, and Harriet was putting on her wraps, Nort had gone out of the office with Anthy.
mindnounUS /mind/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "Never mind," said the old Captain, "let 'em go."
minutes
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From this reading A few minutes later Fergus disappeared by way of the back door which led from his room into the yard.
NevernounUS /never/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "Never mind," said the old Captain, "let 'em go."
night
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From this reading I did not at the time connect the two departures, did not, indeed, think of the matter at all, save to wonder vaguely why the dependable Fergus should be leaving his home, which was the printing-office, at that time of the night.
Nort
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From this reading STARLIGHT I scarcely know how he managed it--how does youth manage such things--but almost before I knew what was going on, and while the Captain and I were still in the tail-end of a discussion of the administration of William McKinley, and Harriet was putting on her wraps, Nort had gone out of the office with Anthy.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I did not at the time connect the two departures, did not, indeed, think of the matter at all, save to wonder vaguely why the dependable Fergus should be leaving his home, which was the printing-office, at that time of the night.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading STARLIGHT I scarcely know how he managed it--how does youth manage such things--but almost before I knew what was going on, and while the Captain and I were still in the tail-end of a discussion of the administration of William McKinley, and Harriet was putting on her wraps, Nort had gone out of the office with Anthy.
office
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From this reading STARLIGHT I scarcely know how he managed it--how does youth manage such things--but almost before I knew what was going on, and while the Captain and I were still in the tail-end of a discussion of the administration of William McKinley, and Harriet was putting on her wraps, Nort had gone out of the office with Anthy.
old
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From this reading "Never mind," said the old Captain, "let 'em go."
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading STARLIGHT I scarcely know how he managed it--how does youth manage such things--but almost before I knew what was going on, and while the Captain and I were still in the tail-end of a discussion of the administration of William McKinley, and Harriet was putting on her wraps, Nort had gone out of the office with Anthy.
out
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From this reading STARLIGHT I scarcely know how he managed it--how does youth manage such things--but almost before I knew what was going on, and while the Captain and I were still in the tail-end of a discussion of the administration of William McKinley, and Harriet was putting on her wraps, Nort had gone out of the office with Anthy.
printing-office
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From this reading I did not at the time connect the two departures, did not, indeed, think of the matter at all, save to wonder vaguely why the dependable Fergus should be leaving his home, which was the printing-office, at that time of the night.
putting
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From this reading STARLIGHT I scarcely know how he managed it--how does youth manage such things--but almost before I knew what was going on, and while the Captain and I were still in the tail-end of a discussion of the administration of William McKinley, and Harriet was putting on her wraps, Nort had gone out of the office with Anthy.
room
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From this reading A few minutes later Fergus disappeared by way of the back door which led from his room into the yard.
said
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From this reading "Never mind," said the old Captain, "let 'em go."
saveprepositionUS /seɪv/
except for; apart from
From this reading I did not at the time connect the two departures, did not, indeed, think of the matter at all, save to wonder vaguely why the dependable Fergus should be leaving his home, which was the printing-office, at that time of the night.
scarcely
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From this reading STARLIGHT I scarcely know how he managed it--how does youth manage such things--but almost before I knew what was going on, and while the Captain and I were still in the tail-end of a discussion of the administration of William McKinley, and Harriet was putting on her wraps, Nort had gone out of the office with Anthy.
shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading I did not at the time connect the two departures, did not, indeed, think of the matter at all, save to wonder vaguely why the dependable Fergus should be leaving his home, which was the printing-office, at that time of the night.
STARLIGHT
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From this reading STARLIGHT I scarcely know how he managed it--how does youth manage such things--but almost before I knew what was going on, and while the Captain and I were still in the tail-end of a discussion of the administration of William McKinley, and Harriet was putting on her wraps, Nort had gone out of the office with Anthy.
steps
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From this reading We heard Nort laugh as they were going down the steps.
stillnounUS /still/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading STARLIGHT I scarcely know how he managed it--how does youth manage such things--but almost before I knew what was going on, and while the Captain and I were still in the tail-end of a discussion of the administration of William McKinley, and Harriet was putting on her wraps, Nort had gone out of the office with Anthy.
suchdeterminerUS /sʌtʃ/
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading STARLIGHT I scarcely know how he managed it--how does youth manage such things--but almost before I knew what was going on, and while the Captain and I were still in the tail-end of a discussion of the administration of William McKinley, and Harriet was putting on her wraps, Nort had gone out of the office with Anthy.
tail-end
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From this reading STARLIGHT I scarcely know how he managed it--how does youth manage such things--but almost before I knew what was going on, and while the Captain and I were still in the tail-end of a discussion of the administration of William McKinley, and Harriet was putting on her wraps, Nort had gone out of the office with Anthy.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I did not at the time connect the two departures, did not, indeed, think of the matter at all, save to wonder vaguely why the dependable Fergus should be leaving his home, which was the printing-office, at that time of the night.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading STARLIGHT I scarcely know how he managed it--how does youth manage such things--but almost before I knew what was going on, and while the Captain and I were still in the tail-end of a discussion of the administration of William McKinley, and Harriet was putting on her wraps, Nort had gone out of the office with Anthy.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading We heard Nort laugh as they were going down the steps.
things
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From this reading STARLIGHT I scarcely know how he managed it--how does youth manage such things--but almost before I knew what was going on, and while the Captain and I were still in the tail-end of a discussion of the administration of William McKinley, and Harriet was putting on her wraps, Nort had gone out of the office with Anthy.
thinknounUS /think/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading I did not at the time connect the two departures, did not, indeed, think of the matter at all, save to wonder vaguely why the dependable Fergus should be leaving his home, which was the printing-office, at that time of the night.
timenounUS /time/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading I did not at the time connect the two departures, did not, indeed, think of the matter at all, save to wonder vaguely why the dependable Fergus should be leaving his home, which was the printing-office, at that time of the night.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I did not at the time connect the two departures, did not, indeed, think of the matter at all, save to wonder vaguely why the dependable Fergus should be leaving his home, which was the printing-office, at that time of the night.
two
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From this reading I did not at the time connect the two departures, did not, indeed, think of the matter at all, save to wonder vaguely why the dependable Fergus should be leaving his home, which was the printing-office, at that time of the night.
vaguely
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From this reading I did not at the time connect the two departures, did not, indeed, think of the matter at all, save to wonder vaguely why the dependable Fergus should be leaving his home, which was the printing-office, at that time of the night.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading STARLIGHT I scarcely know how he managed it--how does youth manage such things--but almost before I knew what was going on, and while the Captain and I were still in the tail-end of a discussion of the administration of William McKinley, and Harriet was putting on her wraps, Nort had gone out of the office with Anthy.
way
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From this reading A few minutes later Fergus disappeared by way of the back door which led from his room into the yard.
WepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We heard Nort laugh as they were going down the steps.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading STARLIGHT I scarcely know how he managed it--how does youth manage such things--but almost before I knew what was going on, and while the Captain and I were still in the tail-end of a discussion of the administration of William McKinley, and Harriet was putting on her wraps, Nort had gone out of the office with Anthy.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading STARLIGHT I scarcely know how he managed it--how does youth manage such things--but almost before I knew what was going on, and while the Captain and I were still in the tail-end of a discussion of the administration of William McKinley, and Harriet was putting on her wraps, Nort had gone out of the office with Anthy.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading A few minutes later Fergus disappeared by way of the back door which led from his room into the yard.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading STARLIGHT I scarcely know how he managed it--how does youth manage such things--but almost before I knew what was going on, and while the Captain and I were still in the tail-end of a discussion of the administration of William McKinley, and Harriet was putting on her wraps, Nort had gone out of the office with Anthy.
why
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From this reading I did not at the time connect the two departures, did not, indeed, think of the matter at all, save to wonder vaguely why the dependable Fergus should be leaving his home, which was the printing-office, at that time of the night.
William
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From this reading STARLIGHT I scarcely know how he managed it--how does youth manage such things--but almost before I knew what was going on, and while the Captain and I were still in the tail-end of a discussion of the administration of William McKinley, and Harriet was putting on her wraps, Nort had gone out of the office with Anthy.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading STARLIGHT I scarcely know how he managed it--how does youth manage such things--but almost before I knew what was going on, and while the Captain and I were still in the tail-end of a discussion of the administration of William McKinley, and Harriet was putting on her wraps, Nort had gone out of the office with Anthy.
wonder
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From this reading I did not at the time connect the two departures, did not, indeed, think of the matter at all, save to wonder vaguely why the dependable Fergus should be leaving his home, which was the printing-office, at that time of the night.
wraps
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From this reading STARLIGHT I scarcely know how he managed it--how does youth manage such things--but almost before I knew what was going on, and while the Captain and I were still in the tail-end of a discussion of the administration of William McKinley, and Harriet was putting on her wraps, Nort had gone out of the office with Anthy.
yard
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From this reading A few minutes later Fergus disappeared by way of the back door which led from his room into the yard.
youth
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From this reading STARLIGHT I scarcely know how he managed it--how does youth manage such things--but almost before I knew what was going on, and while the Captain and I were still in the tail-end of a discussion of the administration of William McKinley, and Harriet was putting on her wraps, Nort had gone out of the office with Anthy.
