Chapter XVII

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

From this reading Next morning came a brief note from the Philosopher,--he prided himself on never writing a word more than was absolutely necessary.

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From this reading Next morning came a brief note from the Philosopher,--he prided himself on never writing a word more than was absolutely necessary.

a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage

From this reading “Coming back to-morrow afternoon.

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From this reading This, scrawled on what is called a “correspondence card” and signed with the almost illegible hieroglyph which he made of his initials, was all.

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From this reading This, scrawled on what is called a “correspondence card” and signed with the almost illegible hieroglyph which he made of his initials, was all.

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

From this reading This, scrawled on what is called a “correspondence card” and signed with the almost illegible hieroglyph which he made of his initials, was all.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Dr. Maynard turned it over and over--then glanced at his daughter.

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From this reading “Coming back to-morrow afternoon.

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From this reading Next morning came a brief note from the Philosopher,--he prided himself on never writing a word more than was absolutely necessary.

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From this reading Bringing a friend to tea.”

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From this reading This, scrawled on what is called a “correspondence card” and signed with the almost illegible hieroglyph which he made of his initials, was all.

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From this reading Next morning came a brief note from the Philosopher,--he prided himself on never writing a word more than was absolutely necessary.

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From this reading This, scrawled on what is called a “correspondence card” and signed with the almost illegible hieroglyph which he made of his initials, was all.

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From this reading “Coming back to-morrow afternoon.

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From this reading This, scrawled on what is called a “correspondence card” and signed with the almost illegible hieroglyph which he made of his initials, was all.

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From this reading Dr. Maynard turned it over and over--then glanced at his daughter.

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From this reading Bringing a friend to tea.”

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Next morning came a brief note from the Philosopher,--he prided himself on never writing a word more than was absolutely necessary.

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

From this reading Next morning came a brief note from the Philosopher,--he prided himself on never writing a word more than was absolutely necessary.

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From this reading This, scrawled on what is called a “correspondence card” and signed with the almost illegible hieroglyph which he made of his initials, was all.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading Next morning came a brief note from the Philosopher,--he prided himself on never writing a word more than was absolutely necessary.

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

From this reading This, scrawled on what is called a “correspondence card” and signed with the almost illegible hieroglyph which he made of his initials, was all.

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From this reading This, scrawled on what is called a “correspondence card” and signed with the almost illegible hieroglyph which he made of his initials, was all.

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From this reading This, scrawled on what is called a “correspondence card” and signed with the almost illegible hieroglyph which he made of his initials, was all.

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

From this reading This, scrawled on what is called a “correspondence card” and signed with the almost illegible hieroglyph which he made of his initials, was all.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Dr. Maynard turned it over and over--then glanced at his daughter.

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From this reading This, scrawled on what is called a “correspondence card” and signed with the almost illegible hieroglyph which he made of his initials, was all.

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From this reading Dr. Maynard turned it over and over--then glanced at his daughter.

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From this reading Next morning came a brief note from the Philosopher,--he prided himself on never writing a word more than was absolutely necessary.

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading Next morning came a brief note from the Philosopher,--he prided himself on never writing a word more than was absolutely necessary.

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From this reading Next morning came a brief note from the Philosopher,--he prided himself on never writing a word more than was absolutely necessary.

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading Next morning came a brief note from the Philosopher,--he prided himself on never writing a word more than was absolutely necessary.

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading Next morning came a brief note from the Philosopher,--he prided himself on never writing a word more than was absolutely necessary.

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From this reading Next morning came a brief note from the Philosopher,--he prided himself on never writing a word more than was absolutely necessary.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading This, scrawled on what is called a “correspondence card” and signed with the almost illegible hieroglyph which he made of his initials, was all.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Next morning came a brief note from the Philosopher,--he prided himself on never writing a word more than was absolutely necessary.

above and across; more than

From this reading Dr. Maynard turned it over and over--then glanced at his daughter.

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From this reading Next morning came a brief note from the Philosopher,--he prided himself on never writing a word more than was absolutely necessary.

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From this reading Next morning came a brief note from the Philosopher,--he prided himself on never writing a word more than was absolutely necessary.

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From this reading This, scrawled on what is called a “correspondence card” and signed with the almost illegible hieroglyph which he made of his initials, was all.

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From this reading This, scrawled on what is called a “correspondence card” and signed with the almost illegible hieroglyph which he made of his initials, was all.

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From this reading Bringing a friend to tea.”

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Next morning came a brief note from the Philosopher,--he prided himself on never writing a word more than was absolutely necessary.

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

From this reading Next morning came a brief note from the Philosopher,--he prided himself on never writing a word more than was absolutely necessary.

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From this reading Dr. Maynard turned it over and over--then glanced at his daughter.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading This, scrawled on what is called a “correspondence card” and signed with the almost illegible hieroglyph which he made of his initials, was all.

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

From this reading Bringing a friend to tea.”

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From this reading “Coming back to-morrow afternoon.

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From this reading Dr. Maynard turned it over and over--then glanced at his daughter.

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

From this reading Next morning came a brief note from the Philosopher,--he prided himself on never writing a word more than was absolutely necessary.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading This, scrawled on what is called a “correspondence card” and signed with the almost illegible hieroglyph which he made of his initials, was all.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading This, scrawled on what is called a “correspondence card” and signed with the almost illegible hieroglyph which he made of his initials, was all.

in the company of; together with

From this reading This, scrawled on what is called a “correspondence card” and signed with the almost illegible hieroglyph which he made of his initials, was all.

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From this reading Next morning came a brief note from the Philosopher,--he prided himself on never writing a word more than was absolutely necessary.

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From this reading Next morning came a brief note from the Philosopher,--he prided himself on never writing a word more than was absolutely necessary.