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Chapter XVI
BEFORE PRESS TIME. Young Mr. Gale, with an exceedingly peevish expression upon his handsome countenance, dropped into police headquarters with the intention of having a little talk with his friend, Chief Hodgins. He was greatly disappointed when the patrolman on guard at the head of the stairway told him that the chief was not in. “He’s taking a day off,” the man explained. “He’s gone out of town, I believe; but we expect him back to-morrow morning.
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earlier than; in front of
From this reading “BEFORE PRESS TIME.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading ““He’s gone out of town, I believe; but we expect him back to-morrow morning.”
to think that something will happen
From this reading ““He’s gone out of town, I believe; but we expect him back to-morrow morning.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “Young Mr. Gale, with an exceedingly peevish expression upon his handsome countenance, dropped into police headquarters with the intention of having a little talk with his friend, Chief Hodgins.”
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading “Young Mr. Gale, with an exceedingly peevish expression upon his handsome countenance, dropped into police headquarters with the intention of having a little talk with his friend, Chief Hodgins.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Young Mr. Gale, with an exceedingly peevish expression upon his handsome countenance, dropped into police headquarters with the intention of having a little talk with his friend, Chief Hodgins.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading ““He’s gone out of town, I believe; but we expect him back to-morrow morning.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “BEFORE PRESS TIME.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “He was greatly disappointed when the patrolman on guard at the head of the stairway told him that the chief was not in.”
a formal word for “on”
From this reading “Young Mr. Gale, with an exceedingly peevish expression upon his handsome countenance, dropped into police headquarters with the intention of having a little talk with his friend, Chief Hodgins.”
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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 Young Mr. Gale, with an exceedingly peevish expression upon his handsome countenance, dropped into police headquarters with the intention of having a little talk with his friend, Chief Hodgins.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Young Mr. Gale, with an exceedingly peevish expression upon his handsome countenance, dropped into police headquarters with the intention of having a little talk with his friend, Chief Hodgins.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He was greatly disappointed when the patrolman on guard at the head of the stairway told him that the chief was not in.
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From this reading “He’s gone out of town, I believe; but we expect him back to-morrow morning.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading BEFORE PRESS TIME.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “He’s gone out of town, I believe; but we expect him back to-morrow morning.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading “He’s gone out of town, I believe; but we expect him back to-morrow morning.
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From this reading Young Mr. Gale, with an exceedingly peevish expression upon his handsome countenance, dropped into police headquarters with the intention of having a little talk with his friend, Chief Hodgins.
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From this reading Young Mr. Gale, with an exceedingly peevish expression upon his handsome countenance, dropped into police headquarters with the intention of having a little talk with his friend, Chief Hodgins.
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From this reading “He’s taking a day off,” the man explained.
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From this reading He was greatly disappointed when the patrolman on guard at the head of the stairway told him that the chief was not in.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Young Mr. Gale, with an exceedingly peevish expression upon his handsome countenance, dropped into police headquarters with the intention of having a little talk with his friend, Chief Hodgins.
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From this reading Young Mr. Gale, with an exceedingly peevish expression upon his handsome countenance, dropped into police headquarters with the intention of having a little talk with his friend, Chief Hodgins.
to think that something will happen
From this reading “He’s gone out of town, I believe; but we expect him back to-morrow morning.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “He’s taking a day off,” the man explained.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Young Mr. Gale, with an exceedingly peevish expression upon his handsome countenance, dropped into police headquarters with the intention of having a little talk with his friend, Chief Hodgins.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Young Mr. Gale, with an exceedingly peevish expression upon his handsome countenance, dropped into police headquarters with the intention of having a little talk with his friend, Chief Hodgins.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Young Mr. Gale, with an exceedingly peevish expression upon his handsome countenance, dropped into police headquarters with the intention of having a little talk with his friend, Chief Hodgins.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “He’s gone out of town, I believe; but we expect him back to-morrow morning.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He was greatly disappointed when the patrolman on guard at the head of the stairway told him that the chief was not in.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He was greatly disappointed when the patrolman on guard at the head of the stairway told him that the chief was not in.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading Young Mr. Gale, with an exceedingly peevish expression upon his handsome countenance, dropped into police headquarters with the intention of having a little talk with his friend, Chief Hodgins.
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Young Mr. Gale, with an exceedingly peevish expression upon his handsome countenance, dropped into police headquarters with the intention of having a little talk with his friend, Chief Hodgins.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was greatly disappointed when the patrolman on guard at the head of the stairway told him that the chief was not in.
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From this reading “He’s taking a day off,” the man explained.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He was greatly disappointed when the patrolman on guard at the head of the stairway told him that the chief was not in.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Young Mr. Gale, with an exceedingly peevish expression upon his handsome countenance, dropped into police headquarters with the intention of having a little talk with his friend, Chief Hodgins.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He was greatly disappointed when the patrolman on guard at the head of the stairway told him that the chief was not in.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Young Mr. Gale, with an exceedingly peevish expression upon his handsome countenance, dropped into police headquarters with the intention of having a little talk with his friend, Chief Hodgins.
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From this reading Young Mr. Gale, with an exceedingly peevish expression upon his handsome countenance, dropped into police headquarters with the intention of having a little talk with his friend, Chief Hodgins.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “He’s gone out of town, I believe; but we expect him back to-morrow morning.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He was greatly disappointed when the patrolman on guard at the head of the stairway told him that the chief was not in.
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From this reading Young Mr. Gale, with an exceedingly peevish expression upon his handsome countenance, dropped into police headquarters with the intention of having a little talk with his friend, Chief Hodgins.
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Young Mr. Gale, with an exceedingly peevish expression upon his handsome countenance, dropped into police headquarters with the intention of having a little talk with his friend, Chief Hodgins.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Young Mr. Gale, with an exceedingly peevish expression upon his handsome countenance, dropped into police headquarters with the intention of having a little talk with his friend, Chief Hodgins.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “He’s taking a day off,” the man explained.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “He’s gone out of town, I believe; but we expect him back to-morrow morning.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Young Mr. Gale, with an exceedingly peevish expression upon his handsome countenance, dropped into police headquarters with the intention of having a little talk with his friend, Chief Hodgins.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He was greatly disappointed when the patrolman on guard at the head of the stairway told him that the chief was not in.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Young Mr. Gale, with an exceedingly peevish expression upon his handsome countenance, dropped into police headquarters with the intention of having a little talk with his friend, Chief Hodgins.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “He’s taking a day off,” the man explained.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He was greatly disappointed when the patrolman on guard at the head of the stairway told him that the chief was not in.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “He’s gone out of town, I believe; but we expect him back to-morrow morning.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He was greatly disappointed when the patrolman on guard at the head of the stairway told him that the chief was not in.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Young Mr. Gale, with an exceedingly peevish expression upon his handsome countenance, dropped into police headquarters with the intention of having a little talk with his friend, Chief Hodgins.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Young Mr. Gale, with an exceedingly peevish expression upon his handsome countenance, dropped into police headquarters with the intention of having a little talk with his friend, Chief Hodgins.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading BEFORE PRESS TIME.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He was greatly disappointed when the patrolman on guard at the head of the stairway told him that the chief was not in.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “He’s taking a day off,” the man explained.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Young Mr. Gale, with an exceedingly peevish expression upon his handsome countenance, dropped into police headquarters with the intention of having a little talk with his friend, Chief Hodgins.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He was greatly disappointed when the patrolman on guard at the head of the stairway told him that the chief was not in.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Young Mr. Gale, with an exceedingly peevish expression upon his handsome countenance, dropped into police headquarters with the intention of having a little talk with his friend, Chief Hodgins.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading BEFORE PRESS TIME.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “He’s gone out of town, I believe; but we expect him back to-morrow morning.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading He was greatly disappointed when the patrolman on guard at the head of the stairway told him that the chief was not in.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “He’s gone out of town, I believe; but we expect him back to-morrow morning.
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Young Mr. Gale, with an exceedingly peevish expression upon his handsome countenance, dropped into police headquarters with the intention of having a little talk with his friend, Chief Hodgins.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was greatly disappointed when the patrolman on guard at the head of the stairway told him that the chief was not in.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading “He’s gone out of town, I believe; but we expect him back to-morrow morning.
at the time that
From this reading He was greatly disappointed when the patrolman on guard at the head of the stairway told him that the chief was not in.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Young Mr. Gale, with an exceedingly peevish expression upon his handsome countenance, dropped into police headquarters with the intention of having a little talk with his friend, Chief Hodgins.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Young Mr. Gale, with an exceedingly peevish expression upon his handsome countenance, dropped into police headquarters with the intention of having a little talk with his friend, Chief Hodgins.
