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Chapter XVII
AN OLD FRIEND To Jet the idea of loitering around first one town and then another with no definite plan, unless the simple hope of meeting the man by accident could be called one, was in the highest degree unsatisfactory. He had embarked on the enterprise, however, and it was now too late for regrets. In due time the train arrived, and, stepping on board, he was surprised at hearing a familiar voice ask: "Hello Jet! Have you concluded to join us again?"
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an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Have you concluded to join us again?"”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “AN OLD FRIEND To Jet the idea of loitering around first one town and then another with no definite plan, unless the simple hope of meeting the man by accident could be called one, was in the highest degree unsatisfactory.”
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading “AN OLD FRIEND To Jet the idea of loitering around first one town and then another with no definite plan, unless the simple hope of meeting the man by accident could be called one, was in the highest degree unsatisfactory.”
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading “AN OLD FRIEND To Jet the idea of loitering around first one town and then another with no definite plan, unless the simple hope of meeting the man by accident could be called one, was in the highest degree unsatisfactory.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “AN OLD FRIEND To Jet the idea of loitering around first one town and then another with no definite plan, unless the simple hope of meeting the man by accident could be called one, was in the highest degree unsatisfactory.”
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “Have you concluded to join us again?"”
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading “He had embarked on the enterprise, however, and it was now too late for regrets.”
standing or moving slowly without a clear purpose
From this reading “AN OLD FRIEND To Jet the idea of loitering around first one town and then another with no definite plan, unless the simple hope of meeting the man by accident could be called one, was in the highest degree unsatisfactory.”
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading “AN OLD FRIEND To Jet the idea of loitering around first one town and then another with no definite plan, unless the simple hope of meeting the man by accident could be called one, was in the highest degree unsatisfactory.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “In due time the train arrived, and, stepping on board, he was surprised at hearing a familiar voice ask:”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “In due time the train arrived, and, stepping on board, he was surprised at hearing a familiar voice ask:”
except if; if not
From this reading “AN OLD FRIEND To Jet the idea of loitering around first one town and then another with no definite plan, unless the simple hope of meeting the man by accident could be called one, was in the highest degree unsatisfactory.”
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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 In due time the train arrived, and, stepping on board, he was surprised at hearing a familiar voice ask:
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From this reading AN OLD FRIEND To Jet the idea of loitering around first one town and then another with no definite plan, unless the simple hope of meeting the man by accident could be called one, was in the highest degree unsatisfactory.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Have you concluded to join us again?"
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading AN OLD FRIEND To Jet the idea of loitering around first one town and then another with no definite plan, unless the simple hope of meeting the man by accident could be called one, was in the highest degree unsatisfactory.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading AN OLD FRIEND To Jet the idea of loitering around first one town and then another with no definite plan, unless the simple hope of meeting the man by accident could be called one, was in the highest degree unsatisfactory.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading AN OLD FRIEND To Jet the idea of loitering around first one town and then another with no definite plan, unless the simple hope of meeting the man by accident could be called one, was in the highest degree unsatisfactory.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading AN OLD FRIEND To Jet the idea of loitering around first one town and then another with no definite plan, unless the simple hope of meeting the man by accident could be called one, was in the highest degree unsatisfactory.
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From this reading In due time the train arrived, and, stepping on board, he was surprised at hearing a familiar voice ask:
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From this reading In due time the train arrived, and, stepping on board, he was surprised at hearing a familiar voice ask:
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading In due time the train arrived, and, stepping on board, he was surprised at hearing a familiar voice ask:
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading AN OLD FRIEND To Jet the idea of loitering around first one town and then another with no definite plan, unless the simple hope of meeting the man by accident could be called one, was in the highest degree unsatisfactory.
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From this reading In due time the train arrived, and, stepping on board, he was surprised at hearing a familiar voice ask:
showing who or what does the action
From this reading AN OLD FRIEND To Jet the idea of loitering around first one town and then another with no definite plan, unless the simple hope of meeting the man by accident could be called one, was in the highest degree unsatisfactory.
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From this reading AN OLD FRIEND To Jet the idea of loitering around first one town and then another with no definite plan, unless the simple hope of meeting the man by accident could be called one, was in the highest degree unsatisfactory.
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From this reading Have you concluded to join us again?"
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading AN OLD FRIEND To Jet the idea of loitering around first one town and then another with no definite plan, unless the simple hope of meeting the man by accident could be called one, was in the highest degree unsatisfactory.
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From this reading AN OLD FRIEND To Jet the idea of loitering around first one town and then another with no definite plan, unless the simple hope of meeting the man by accident could be called one, was in the highest degree unsatisfactory.
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From this reading AN OLD FRIEND To Jet the idea of loitering around first one town and then another with no definite plan, unless the simple hope of meeting the man by accident could be called one, was in the highest degree unsatisfactory.
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From this reading In due time the train arrived, and, stepping on board, he was surprised at hearing a familiar voice ask:
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From this reading He had embarked on the enterprise, however, and it was now too late for regrets.
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From this reading He had embarked on the enterprise, however, and it was now too late for regrets.
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From this reading In due time the train arrived, and, stepping on board, he was surprised at hearing a familiar voice ask:
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading AN OLD FRIEND To Jet the idea of loitering around first one town and then another with no definite plan, unless the simple hope of meeting the man by accident could be called one, was in the highest degree unsatisfactory.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He had embarked on the enterprise, however, and it was now too late for regrets.
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From this reading AN OLD FRIEND To Jet the idea of loitering around first one town and then another with no definite plan, unless the simple hope of meeting the man by accident could be called one, was in the highest degree unsatisfactory.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had embarked on the enterprise, however, and it was now too late for regrets.
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Have you concluded to join us again?"
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had embarked on the enterprise, however, and it was now too late for regrets.
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From this reading In due time the train arrived, and, stepping on board, he was surprised at hearing a familiar voice ask:
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From this reading "Hello Jet!
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From this reading AN OLD FRIEND To Jet the idea of loitering around first one town and then another with no definite plan, unless the simple hope of meeting the man by accident could be called one, was in the highest degree unsatisfactory.
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From this reading AN OLD FRIEND To Jet the idea of loitering around first one town and then another with no definite plan, unless the simple hope of meeting the man by accident could be called one, was in the highest degree unsatisfactory.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading He had embarked on the enterprise, however, and it was now too late for regrets.
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From this reading AN OLD FRIEND To Jet the idea of loitering around first one town and then another with no definite plan, unless the simple hope of meeting the man by accident could be called one, was in the highest degree unsatisfactory.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading AN OLD FRIEND To Jet the idea of loitering around first one town and then another with no definite plan, unless the simple hope of meeting the man by accident could be called one, was in the highest degree unsatisfactory.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He had embarked on the enterprise, however, and it was now too late for regrets.
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From this reading AN OLD FRIEND To Jet the idea of loitering around first one town and then another with no definite plan, unless the simple hope of meeting the man by accident could be called one, was in the highest degree unsatisfactory.
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From this reading Have you concluded to join us again?"
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From this reading He had embarked on the enterprise, however, and it was now too late for regrets.
standing or moving slowly without a clear purpose
From this reading AN OLD FRIEND To Jet the idea of loitering around first one town and then another with no definite plan, unless the simple hope of meeting the man by accident could be called one, was in the highest degree unsatisfactory.
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From this reading AN OLD FRIEND To Jet the idea of loitering around first one town and then another with no definite plan, unless the simple hope of meeting the man by accident could be called one, was in the highest degree unsatisfactory.
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From this reading AN OLD FRIEND To Jet the idea of loitering around first one town and then another with no definite plan, unless the simple hope of meeting the man by accident could be called one, was in the highest degree unsatisfactory.
not any; not one
From this reading AN OLD FRIEND To Jet the idea of loitering around first one town and then another with no definite plan, unless the simple hope of meeting the man by accident could be called one, was in the highest degree unsatisfactory.
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From this reading He had embarked on the enterprise, however, and it was now too late for regrets.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading AN OLD FRIEND To Jet the idea of loitering around first one town and then another with no definite plan, unless the simple hope of meeting the man by accident could be called one, was in the highest degree unsatisfactory.
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From this reading AN OLD FRIEND To Jet the idea of loitering around first one town and then another with no definite plan, unless the simple hope of meeting the man by accident could be called one, was in the highest degree unsatisfactory.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He had embarked on the enterprise, however, and it was now too late for regrets.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading AN OLD FRIEND To Jet the idea of loitering around first one town and then another with no definite plan, unless the simple hope of meeting the man by accident could be called one, was in the highest degree unsatisfactory.
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From this reading AN OLD FRIEND To Jet the idea of loitering around first one town and then another with no definite plan, unless the simple hope of meeting the man by accident could be called one, was in the highest degree unsatisfactory.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He had embarked on the enterprise, however, and it was now too late for regrets.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading AN OLD FRIEND To Jet the idea of loitering around first one town and then another with no definite plan, unless the simple hope of meeting the man by accident could be called one, was in the highest degree unsatisfactory.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In due time the train arrived, and, stepping on board, he was surprised at hearing a familiar voice ask:
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading In due time the train arrived, and, stepping on board, he was surprised at hearing a familiar voice ask:
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AN OLD FRIEND To Jet the idea of loitering around first one town and then another with no definite plan, unless the simple hope of meeting the man by accident could be called one, was in the highest degree unsatisfactory.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading AN OLD FRIEND To Jet the idea of loitering around first one town and then another with no definite plan, unless the simple hope of meeting the man by accident could be called one, was in the highest degree unsatisfactory.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading In due time the train arrived, and, stepping on board, he was surprised at hearing a familiar voice ask:
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading AN OLD FRIEND To Jet the idea of loitering around first one town and then another with no definite plan, unless the simple hope of meeting the man by accident could be called one, was in the highest degree unsatisfactory.
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From this reading He had embarked on the enterprise, however, and it was now too late for regrets.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading AN OLD FRIEND To Jet the idea of loitering around first one town and then another with no definite plan, unless the simple hope of meeting the man by accident could be called one, was in the highest degree unsatisfactory.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In due time the train arrived, and, stepping on board, he was surprised at hearing a familiar voice ask:
except if; if not
From this reading AN OLD FRIEND To Jet the idea of loitering around first one town and then another with no definite plan, unless the simple hope of meeting the man by accident could be called one, was in the highest degree unsatisfactory.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading AN OLD FRIEND To Jet the idea of loitering around first one town and then another with no definite plan, unless the simple hope of meeting the man by accident could be called one, was in the highest degree unsatisfactory.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Have you concluded to join us again?"
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From this reading In due time the train arrived, and, stepping on board, he was surprised at hearing a familiar voice ask:
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading AN OLD FRIEND To Jet the idea of loitering around first one town and then another with no definite plan, unless the simple hope of meeting the man by accident could be called one, was in the highest degree unsatisfactory.
in the company of; together with
From this reading AN OLD FRIEND To Jet the idea of loitering around first one town and then another with no definite plan, unless the simple hope of meeting the man by accident could be called one, was in the highest degree unsatisfactory.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Have you concluded to join us again?"
