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Chapter I
_Keith Laumer, well-known for his tales of adventure and action, shows us a different side of his talent in this original, exciting and thought-provoking exploration of the meaning of meaning._ "She'll be pulling out in a minute, Brett," Mr. Phillips said. He tucked his railroader's watch back in his vest pocket. "You better get aboard--if you're still set on going." "It was reading all them books done it," Aunt Haicey said. "Thick books, and no pictures in them.
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Bound written or printed works.
From this reading “"It was reading all them books done it," Aunt Haicey said.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “_Keith Laumer, well-known for his tales of adventure and action, shows us a different side of his talent in this original, exciting and thought-provoking exploration of the meaning of meaning._ "She'll be pulling out in a minute, Brett," Mr. Phillips said.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"It was reading all them books done it," Aunt Haicey said.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"You better get aboard--if you're still set on going."”
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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 _Keith Laumer, well-known for his tales of adventure and action, shows us a different side of his talent in this original, exciting and thought-provoking exploration of the meaning of meaning._ "She'll be pulling out in a minute, Brett," Mr. Phillips said.
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From this reading "You better get aboard--if you're still set on going."
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From this reading _Keith Laumer, well-known for his tales of adventure and action, shows us a different side of his talent in this original, exciting and thought-provoking exploration of the meaning of meaning._ "She'll be pulling out in a minute, Brett," Mr. Phillips said.
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From this reading _Keith Laumer, well-known for his tales of adventure and action, shows us a different side of his talent in this original, exciting and thought-provoking exploration of the meaning of meaning._ "She'll be pulling out in a minute, Brett," Mr. Phillips said.
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From this reading "It was reading all them books done it," Aunt Haicey said.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _Keith Laumer, well-known for his tales of adventure and action, shows us a different side of his talent in this original, exciting and thought-provoking exploration of the meaning of meaning._ "She'll be pulling out in a minute, Brett," Mr. Phillips said.
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From this reading "It was reading all them books done it," Aunt Haicey said.
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From this reading He tucked his railroader's watch back in his vest pocket.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading _Keith Laumer, well-known for his tales of adventure and action, shows us a different side of his talent in this original, exciting and thought-provoking exploration of the meaning of meaning._ "She'll be pulling out in a minute, Brett," Mr. Phillips said.
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From this reading "You better get aboard--if you're still set on going."
Bound written or printed works.
From this reading "It was reading all them books done it," Aunt Haicey said.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading _Keith Laumer, well-known for his tales of adventure and action, shows us a different side of his talent in this original, exciting and thought-provoking exploration of the meaning of meaning._ "She'll be pulling out in a minute, Brett," Mr. Phillips said.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading _Keith Laumer, well-known for his tales of adventure and action, shows us a different side of his talent in this original, exciting and thought-provoking exploration of the meaning of meaning._ "She'll be pulling out in a minute, Brett," Mr. Phillips said.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "It was reading all them books done it," Aunt Haicey said.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading _Keith Laumer, well-known for his tales of adventure and action, shows us a different side of his talent in this original, exciting and thought-provoking exploration of the meaning of meaning._ "She'll be pulling out in a minute, Brett," Mr. Phillips said.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading _Keith Laumer, well-known for his tales of adventure and action, shows us a different side of his talent in this original, exciting and thought-provoking exploration of the meaning of meaning._ "She'll be pulling out in a minute, Brett," Mr. Phillips said.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading _Keith Laumer, well-known for his tales of adventure and action, shows us a different side of his talent in this original, exciting and thought-provoking exploration of the meaning of meaning._ "She'll be pulling out in a minute, Brett," Mr. Phillips said.
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From this reading "You better get aboard--if you're still set on going."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "You better get aboard--if you're still set on going."
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From this reading "It was reading all them books done it," Aunt Haicey said.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He tucked his railroader's watch back in his vest pocket.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading _Keith Laumer, well-known for his tales of adventure and action, shows us a different side of his talent in this original, exciting and thought-provoking exploration of the meaning of meaning._ "She'll be pulling out in a minute, Brett," Mr. Phillips said.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "You better get aboard--if you're still set on going."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _Keith Laumer, well-known for his tales of adventure and action, shows us a different side of his talent in this original, exciting and thought-provoking exploration of the meaning of meaning._ "She'll be pulling out in a minute, Brett," Mr. Phillips said.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "It was reading all them books done it," Aunt Haicey said.
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From this reading _Keith Laumer, well-known for his tales of adventure and action, shows us a different side of his talent in this original, exciting and thought-provoking exploration of the meaning of meaning._ "She'll be pulling out in a minute, Brett," Mr. Phillips said.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading _Keith Laumer, well-known for his tales of adventure and action, shows us a different side of his talent in this original, exciting and thought-provoking exploration of the meaning of meaning._ "She'll be pulling out in a minute, Brett," Mr. Phillips said.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading _Keith Laumer, well-known for his tales of adventure and action, shows us a different side of his talent in this original, exciting and thought-provoking exploration of the meaning of meaning._ "She'll be pulling out in a minute, Brett," Mr. Phillips said.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading _Keith Laumer, well-known for his tales of adventure and action, shows us a different side of his talent in this original, exciting and thought-provoking exploration of the meaning of meaning._ "She'll be pulling out in a minute, Brett," Mr. Phillips said.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading _Keith Laumer, well-known for his tales of adventure and action, shows us a different side of his talent in this original, exciting and thought-provoking exploration of the meaning of meaning._ "She'll be pulling out in a minute, Brett," Mr. Phillips said.
not any; not one
From this reading "Thick books, and no pictures in them.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _Keith Laumer, well-known for his tales of adventure and action, shows us a different side of his talent in this original, exciting and thought-provoking exploration of the meaning of meaning._ "She'll be pulling out in a minute, Brett," Mr. Phillips said.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "You better get aboard--if you're still set on going."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading _Keith Laumer, well-known for his tales of adventure and action, shows us a different side of his talent in this original, exciting and thought-provoking exploration of the meaning of meaning._ "She'll be pulling out in a minute, Brett," Mr. Phillips said.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading _Keith Laumer, well-known for his tales of adventure and action, shows us a different side of his talent in this original, exciting and thought-provoking exploration of the meaning of meaning._ "She'll be pulling out in a minute, Brett," Mr. Phillips said.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading _Keith Laumer, well-known for his tales of adventure and action, shows us a different side of his talent in this original, exciting and thought-provoking exploration of the meaning of meaning._ "She'll be pulling out in a minute, Brett," Mr. Phillips said.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Thick books, and no pictures in them.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He tucked his railroader's watch back in his vest pocket.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading _Keith Laumer, well-known for his tales of adventure and action, shows us a different side of his talent in this original, exciting and thought-provoking exploration of the meaning of meaning._ "She'll be pulling out in a minute, Brett," Mr. Phillips said.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He tucked his railroader's watch back in his vest pocket.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "It was reading all them books done it," Aunt Haicey said.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading _Keith Laumer, well-known for his tales of adventure and action, shows us a different side of his talent in this original, exciting and thought-provoking exploration of the meaning of meaning._ "She'll be pulling out in a minute, Brett," Mr. Phillips said.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "You better get aboard--if you're still set on going."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading _Keith Laumer, well-known for his tales of adventure and action, shows us a different side of his talent in this original, exciting and thought-provoking exploration of the meaning of meaning._ "She'll be pulling out in a minute, Brett," Mr. Phillips said.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading _Keith Laumer, well-known for his tales of adventure and action, shows us a different side of his talent in this original, exciting and thought-provoking exploration of the meaning of meaning._ "She'll be pulling out in a minute, Brett," Mr. Phillips said.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading _Keith Laumer, well-known for his tales of adventure and action, shows us a different side of his talent in this original, exciting and thought-provoking exploration of the meaning of meaning._ "She'll be pulling out in a minute, Brett," Mr. Phillips said.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "You better get aboard--if you're still set on going."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading _Keith Laumer, well-known for his tales of adventure and action, shows us a different side of his talent in this original, exciting and thought-provoking exploration of the meaning of meaning._ "She'll be pulling out in a minute, Brett," Mr. Phillips said.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading _Keith Laumer, well-known for his tales of adventure and action, shows us a different side of his talent in this original, exciting and thought-provoking exploration of the meaning of meaning._ "She'll be pulling out in a minute, Brett," Mr. Phillips said.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _Keith Laumer, well-known for his tales of adventure and action, shows us a different side of his talent in this original, exciting and thought-provoking exploration of the meaning of meaning._ "She'll be pulling out in a minute, Brett," Mr. Phillips said.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading "It was reading all them books done it," Aunt Haicey said.
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From this reading "Thick books, and no pictures in them.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading _Keith Laumer, well-known for his tales of adventure and action, shows us a different side of his talent in this original, exciting and thought-provoking exploration of the meaning of meaning._ "She'll be pulling out in a minute, Brett," Mr. Phillips said.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading _Keith Laumer, well-known for his tales of adventure and action, shows us a different side of his talent in this original, exciting and thought-provoking exploration of the meaning of meaning._ "She'll be pulling out in a minute, Brett," Mr. Phillips said.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He tucked his railroader's watch back in his vest pocket.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading _Keith Laumer, well-known for his tales of adventure and action, shows us a different side of his talent in this original, exciting and thought-provoking exploration of the meaning of meaning._ "She'll be pulling out in a minute, Brett," Mr. Phillips said.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He tucked his railroader's watch back in his vest pocket.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "It was reading all them books done it," Aunt Haicey said.
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From this reading He tucked his railroader's watch back in his vest pocket.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading _Keith Laumer, well-known for his tales of adventure and action, shows us a different side of his talent in this original, exciting and thought-provoking exploration of the meaning of meaning._ "She'll be pulling out in a minute, Brett," Mr. Phillips said.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "You better get aboard--if you're still set on going."
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From this reading "You better get aboard--if you're still set on going."
