Chapter XV

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading IT was nearly a mile to the street where Mr. Mason lived; but Sandy did not pause to take breath in his rapid race.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading He tore along the pavement, and dashed over the crossings, as he might have done if a policeman had been in chase of him.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading When he reached Mr. Mason's house, he knocked at the door with an earnestness that procured an immediate attention.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading He tore along the pavement, and dashed over the crossings, as he might have done if a policeman had been in chase of him.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading He tore along the pavement, and dashed over the crossings, as he might have done if a policeman had been in chase of him.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading FOUND AT LAST.

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From this reading When he reached Mr. Mason's house, he knocked at the door with an earnestness that procured an immediate attention.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading He tore along the pavement, and dashed over the crossings, as he might have done if a policeman had been in chase of him.

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From this reading IT was nearly a mile to the street where Mr. Mason lived; but Sandy did not pause to take breath in his rapid race.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading IT was nearly a mile to the street where Mr. Mason lived; but Sandy did not pause to take breath in his rapid race.

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From this reading He tore along the pavement, and dashed over the crossings, as he might have done if a policeman had been in chase of him.

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading "I'm come for Mr. Mason!" he gasped.

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From this reading He tore along the pavement, and dashed over the crossings, as he might have done if a policeman had been in chase of him.

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From this reading He tore along the pavement, and dashed over the crossings, as he might have done if a policeman had been in chase of him.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading IT was nearly a mile to the street where Mr. Mason lived; but Sandy did not pause to take breath in his rapid race.

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading He tore along the pavement, and dashed over the crossings, as he might have done if a policeman had been in chase of him.

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From this reading When he reached Mr. Mason's house, he knocked at the door with an earnestness that procured an immediate attention.

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From this reading When he reached Mr. Mason's house, he knocked at the door with an earnestness that procured an immediate attention.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading "I'm come for Mr. Mason!" he gasped.

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading FOUND AT LAST.

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From this reading "I'm come for Mr. Mason!" he gasped.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading He tore along the pavement, and dashed over the crossings, as he might have done if a policeman had been in chase of him.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading He tore along the pavement, and dashed over the crossings, as he might have done if a policeman had been in chase of him.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading He tore along the pavement, and dashed over the crossings, as he might have done if a policeman had been in chase of him.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading He tore along the pavement, and dashed over the crossings, as he might have done if a policeman had been in chase of him.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading IT was nearly a mile to the street where Mr. Mason lived; but Sandy did not pause to take breath in his rapid race.

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From this reading When he reached Mr. Mason's house, he knocked at the door with an earnestness that procured an immediate attention.

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From this reading "I'm come for Mr. Mason!" he gasped.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading He tore along the pavement, and dashed over the crossings, as he might have done if a policeman had been in chase of him.

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From this reading When he reached Mr. Mason's house, he knocked at the door with an earnestness that procured an immediate attention.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading IT was nearly a mile to the street where Mr. Mason lived; but Sandy did not pause to take breath in his rapid race.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading IT was nearly a mile to the street where Mr. Mason lived; but Sandy did not pause to take breath in his rapid race.

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From this reading When he reached Mr. Mason's house, he knocked at the door with an earnestness that procured an immediate attention.

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading FOUND AT LAST.

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From this reading IT was nearly a mile to the street where Mr. Mason lived; but Sandy did not pause to take breath in his rapid race.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading IT was nearly a mile to the street where Mr. Mason lived; but Sandy did not pause to take breath in his rapid race.

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From this reading When he reached Mr. Mason's house, he knocked at the door with an earnestness that procured an immediate attention.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading He tore along the pavement, and dashed over the crossings, as he might have done if a policeman had been in chase of him.

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From this reading IT was nearly a mile to the street where Mr. Mason lived; but Sandy did not pause to take breath in his rapid race.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading IT was nearly a mile to the street where Mr. Mason lived; but Sandy did not pause to take breath in his rapid race.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading IT was nearly a mile to the street where Mr. Mason lived; but Sandy did not pause to take breath in his rapid race.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading IT was nearly a mile to the street where Mr. Mason lived; but Sandy did not pause to take breath in his rapid race.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading He tore along the pavement, and dashed over the crossings, as he might have done if a policeman had been in chase of him.

above and across; more than

From this reading He tore along the pavement, and dashed over the crossings, as he might have done if a policeman had been in chase of him.

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From this reading IT was nearly a mile to the street where Mr. Mason lived; but Sandy did not pause to take breath in his rapid race.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading He tore along the pavement, and dashed over the crossings, as he might have done if a policeman had been in chase of him.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading He tore along the pavement, and dashed over the crossings, as he might have done if a policeman had been in chase of him.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading When he reached Mr. Mason's house, he knocked at the door with an earnestness that procured an immediate attention.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading IT was nearly a mile to the street where Mr. Mason lived; but Sandy did not pause to take breath in his rapid race.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading IT was nearly a mile to the street where Mr. Mason lived; but Sandy did not pause to take breath in his rapid race.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading When he reached Mr. Mason's house, he knocked at the door with an earnestness that procured an immediate attention.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading IT was nearly a mile to the street where Mr. Mason lived; but Sandy did not pause to take breath in his rapid race.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading IT was nearly a mile to the street where Mr. Mason lived; but Sandy did not pause to take breath in his rapid race.

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading IT was nearly a mile to the street where Mr. Mason lived; but Sandy did not pause to take breath in his rapid race.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading When he reached Mr. Mason's house, he knocked at the door with an earnestness that procured an immediate attention.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading IT was nearly a mile to the street where Mr. Mason lived; but Sandy did not pause to take breath in his rapid race.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading IT was nearly a mile to the street where Mr. Mason lived; but Sandy did not pause to take breath in his rapid race.

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From this reading He tore along the pavement, and dashed over the crossings, as he might have done if a policeman had been in chase of him.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading IT was nearly a mile to the street where Mr. Mason lived; but Sandy did not pause to take breath in his rapid race.

at the time that

From this reading When he reached Mr. Mason's house, he knocked at the door with an earnestness that procured an immediate attention.

in or at the place that

From this reading IT was nearly a mile to the street where Mr. Mason lived; but Sandy did not pause to take breath in his rapid race.

in the company of; together with

From this reading When he reached Mr. Mason's house, he knocked at the door with an earnestness that procured an immediate attention.