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Chapter VIII
GEORGE TURNS REFORMER George was working in the summer fallow a few days after his return from Grant's homestead, when a man rode across the plowing and pulled up his horse beside him. He was on the whole a handsome fellow, well mounted and smartly dressed, but there was a hint of hardness in his expression. George recognized him as the landlord of a hotel at the settlement. "Your crop's not looking too good," the stranger greeted him. "No," returned George.
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from one side of something to the other
From this reading “GEORGE TURNS REFORMER George was working in the summer fallow a few days after his return from Grant's homestead, when a man rode across the plowing and pulled up his horse beside him.”
later than; following
From this reading “GEORGE TURNS REFORMER George was working in the summer fallow a few days after his return from Grant's homestead, when a man rode across the plowing and pulled up his horse beside him.”
next to; at the side of
From this reading “GEORGE TURNS REFORMER George was working in the summer fallow a few days after his return from Grant's homestead, when a man rode across the plowing and pulled up his horse beside him.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"Your crop's not looking too good," the stranger greeted him.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “He was on the whole a handsome fellow, well mounted and smartly dressed, but there was a hint of hardness in his expression.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “GEORGE TURNS REFORMER George was working in the summer fallow a few days after his return from Grant's homestead, when a man rode across the plowing and pulled up his horse beside him.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “"No," returned George.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “He was on the whole a handsome fellow, well mounted and smartly dressed, but there was a hint of hardness in his expression.”
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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 GEORGE TURNS REFORMER George was working in the summer fallow a few days after his return from Grant's homestead, when a man rode across the plowing and pulled up his horse beside him.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading GEORGE TURNS REFORMER George was working in the summer fallow a few days after his return from Grant's homestead, when a man rode across the plowing and pulled up his horse beside him.
later than; following
From this reading GEORGE TURNS REFORMER George was working in the summer fallow a few days after his return from Grant's homestead, when a man rode across the plowing and pulled up his horse beside him.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading GEORGE TURNS REFORMER George was working in the summer fallow a few days after his return from Grant's homestead, when a man rode across the plowing and pulled up his horse beside him.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading George recognized him as the landlord of a hotel at the settlement.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading George recognized him as the landlord of a hotel at the settlement.
next to; at the side of
From this reading GEORGE TURNS REFORMER George was working in the summer fallow a few days after his return from Grant's homestead, when a man rode across the plowing and pulled up his horse beside him.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He was on the whole a handsome fellow, well mounted and smartly dressed, but there was a hint of hardness in his expression.
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From this reading "Your crop's not looking too good," the stranger greeted him.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading GEORGE TURNS REFORMER George was working in the summer fallow a few days after his return from Grant's homestead, when a man rode across the plowing and pulled up his horse beside him.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He was on the whole a handsome fellow, well mounted and smartly dressed, but there was a hint of hardness in his expression.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He was on the whole a handsome fellow, well mounted and smartly dressed, but there was a hint of hardness in his expression.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading GEORGE TURNS REFORMER George was working in the summer fallow a few days after his return from Grant's homestead, when a man rode across the plowing and pulled up his horse beside him.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He was on the whole a handsome fellow, well mounted and smartly dressed, but there was a hint of hardness in his expression.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading GEORGE TURNS REFORMER George was working in the summer fallow a few days after his return from Grant's homestead, when a man rode across the plowing and pulled up his horse beside him.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading GEORGE TURNS REFORMER George was working in the summer fallow a few days after his return from Grant's homestead, when a man rode across the plowing and pulled up his horse beside him.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading GEORGE TURNS REFORMER George was working in the summer fallow a few days after his return from Grant's homestead, when a man rode across the plowing and pulled up his horse beside him.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "Your crop's not looking too good," the stranger greeted him.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading GEORGE TURNS REFORMER George was working in the summer fallow a few days after his return from Grant's homestead, when a man rode across the plowing and pulled up his horse beside him.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Your crop's not looking too good," the stranger greeted him.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading He was on the whole a handsome fellow, well mounted and smartly dressed, but there was a hint of hardness in his expression.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He was on the whole a handsome fellow, well mounted and smartly dressed, but there was a hint of hardness in his expression.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was on the whole a handsome fellow, well mounted and smartly dressed, but there was a hint of hardness in his expression.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading GEORGE TURNS REFORMER George was working in the summer fallow a few days after his return from Grant's homestead, when a man rode across the plowing and pulled up his horse beside him.
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From this reading He was on the whole a handsome fellow, well mounted and smartly dressed, but there was a hint of hardness in his expression.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading GEORGE TURNS REFORMER George was working in the summer fallow a few days after his return from Grant's homestead, when a man rode across the plowing and pulled up his horse beside him.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading GEORGE TURNS REFORMER George was working in the summer fallow a few days after his return from Grant's homestead, when a man rode across the plowing and pulled up his horse beside him.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading GEORGE TURNS REFORMER George was working in the summer fallow a few days after his return from Grant's homestead, when a man rode across the plowing and pulled up his horse beside him.
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From this reading George recognized him as the landlord of a hotel at the settlement.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading GEORGE TURNS REFORMER George was working in the summer fallow a few days after his return from Grant's homestead, when a man rode across the plowing and pulled up his horse beside him.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading George recognized him as the landlord of a hotel at the settlement.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Your crop's not looking too good," the stranger greeted him.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading GEORGE TURNS REFORMER George was working in the summer fallow a few days after his return from Grant's homestead, when a man rode across the plowing and pulled up his horse beside him.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He was on the whole a handsome fellow, well mounted and smartly dressed, but there was a hint of hardness in his expression.
not any; not one
From this reading "No," returned George.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "Your crop's not looking too good," the stranger greeted him.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He was on the whole a handsome fellow, well mounted and smartly dressed, but there was a hint of hardness in his expression.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He was on the whole a handsome fellow, well mounted and smartly dressed, but there was a hint of hardness in his expression.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading GEORGE TURNS REFORMER George was working in the summer fallow a few days after his return from Grant's homestead, when a man rode across the plowing and pulled up his horse beside him.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading GEORGE TURNS REFORMER George was working in the summer fallow a few days after his return from Grant's homestead, when a man rode across the plowing and pulled up his horse beside him.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading George recognized him as the landlord of a hotel at the settlement.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading GEORGE TURNS REFORMER George was working in the summer fallow a few days after his return from Grant's homestead, when a man rode across the plowing and pulled up his horse beside him.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading GEORGE TURNS REFORMER George was working in the summer fallow a few days after his return from Grant's homestead, when a man rode across the plowing and pulled up his horse beside him.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading "No," returned George.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading GEORGE TURNS REFORMER George was working in the summer fallow a few days after his return from Grant's homestead, when a man rode across the plowing and pulled up his horse beside him.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading George recognized him as the landlord of a hotel at the settlement.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He was on the whole a handsome fellow, well mounted and smartly dressed, but there was a hint of hardness in his expression.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Your crop's not looking too good," the stranger greeted him.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading GEORGE TURNS REFORMER George was working in the summer fallow a few days after his return from Grant's homestead, when a man rode across the plowing and pulled up his horse beside him.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading GEORGE TURNS REFORMER George was working in the summer fallow a few days after his return from Grant's homestead, when a man rode across the plowing and pulled up his horse beside him.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He was on the whole a handsome fellow, well mounted and smartly dressed, but there was a hint of hardness in his expression.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Your crop's not looking too good," the stranger greeted him.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading GEORGE TURNS REFORMER George was working in the summer fallow a few days after his return from Grant's homestead, when a man rode across the plowing and pulled up his horse beside him.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading GEORGE TURNS REFORMER George was working in the summer fallow a few days after his return from Grant's homestead, when a man rode across the plowing and pulled up his horse beside him.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading GEORGE TURNS REFORMER George was working in the summer fallow a few days after his return from Grant's homestead, when a man rode across the plowing and pulled up his horse beside him.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He was on the whole a handsome fellow, well mounted and smartly dressed, but there was a hint of hardness in his expression.
at the time that
From this reading GEORGE TURNS REFORMER George was working in the summer fallow a few days after his return from Grant's homestead, when a man rode across the plowing and pulled up his horse beside him.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He was on the whole a handsome fellow, well mounted and smartly dressed, but there was a hint of hardness in his expression.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading GEORGE TURNS REFORMER George was working in the summer fallow a few days after his return from Grant's homestead, when a man rode across the plowing and pulled up his horse beside him.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Your crop's not looking too good," the stranger greeted him.
