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Chapter IX
"Sir,--I have the honour to inform you that Mr. Ramsay has been delivered in good condition at the Throne Mine. I regret to add that he has broken my left arm with a stick of dynamite which he threw at a chipmunk, now deceased. I will report to-morrow. "I have the honour to be, Sir, Your obedient servant, JOSÉ LAS MORẼNAN DE LA MANCHA, Constable. "The Officer Commanding, Wild Horse Creek, Kootenay, B.C."
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the past participle of “be”
From this reading “"Sir,--I have the honour to inform you that Mr. Ramsay has been delivered in good condition at the Throne Mine.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “I regret to add that he has broken my left arm with a stick of dynamite which he threw at a chipmunk, now deceased.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"Sir,--I have the honour to inform you that Mr. Ramsay has been delivered in good condition at the Throne Mine.”
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “"Sir,--I have the honour to inform you that Mr. Ramsay has been delivered in good condition at the Throne Mine.”
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “"Sir,--I have the honour to inform you that Mr. Ramsay has been delivered in good condition at the Throne Mine.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “I regret to add that he has broken my left arm with a stick of dynamite which he threw at a chipmunk, now deceased.”
the one or ones belonging to the person speaking
From this reading “"Sir,--I have the honour to inform you that Mr. Ramsay has been delivered in good condition at the Throne Mine.”
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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 I regret to add that he has broken my left arm with a stick of dynamite which he threw at a chipmunk, now deceased.
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From this reading I regret to add that he has broken my left arm with a stick of dynamite which he threw at a chipmunk, now deceased.
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From this reading I regret to add that he has broken my left arm with a stick of dynamite which he threw at a chipmunk, now deceased.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "Sir,--I have the honour to inform you that Mr. Ramsay has been delivered in good condition at the Throne Mine.
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From this reading "The Officer Commanding, Wild Horse Creek, Kootenay, B.C."
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "I have the honour to be, Sir, Your obedient servant, JOSÉ LAS MORẼNAN DE LA MANCHA, Constable.
the past participle of “be”
From this reading "Sir,--I have the honour to inform you that Mr. Ramsay has been delivered in good condition at the Throne Mine.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading I regret to add that he has broken my left arm with a stick of dynamite which he threw at a chipmunk, now deceased.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "The Officer Commanding, Wild Horse Creek, Kootenay, B.C."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I regret to add that he has broken my left arm with a stick of dynamite which he threw at a chipmunk, now deceased.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "The Officer Commanding, Wild Horse Creek, Kootenay, B.C."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Sir,--I have the honour to inform you that Mr. Ramsay has been delivered in good condition at the Throne Mine.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I have the honour to be, Sir, Your obedient servant, JOSÉ LAS MORẼNAN DE LA MANCHA, Constable.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "The Officer Commanding, Wild Horse Creek, Kootenay, B.C."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I have the honour to be, Sir, Your obedient servant, JOSÉ LAS MORẼNAN DE LA MANCHA, Constable.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I regret to add that he has broken my left arm with a stick of dynamite which he threw at a chipmunk, now deceased.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Sir,--I have the honour to inform you that Mr. Ramsay has been delivered in good condition at the Throne Mine.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I regret to add that he has broken my left arm with a stick of dynamite which he threw at a chipmunk, now deceased.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "Sir,--I have the honour to inform you that Mr. Ramsay has been delivered in good condition at the Throne Mine.
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Sir,--I have the honour to inform you that Mr. Ramsay has been delivered in good condition at the Throne Mine.
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "Sir,--I have the honour to inform you that Mr. Ramsay has been delivered in good condition at the Throne Mine.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I regret to add that he has broken my left arm with a stick of dynamite which he threw at a chipmunk, now deceased.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Sir,--I have the honour to inform you that Mr. Ramsay has been delivered in good condition at the Throne Mine.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "The Officer Commanding, Wild Horse Creek, Kootenay, B.C."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Sir,--I have the honour to inform you that Mr. Ramsay has been delivered in good condition at the Throne Mine.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Sir,--I have the honour to inform you that Mr. Ramsay has been delivered in good condition at the Throne Mine.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Sir,--I have the honour to inform you that Mr. Ramsay has been delivered in good condition at the Throne Mine.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I have the honour to be, Sir, Your obedient servant, JOSÉ LAS MORẼNAN DE LA MANCHA, Constable.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "The Officer Commanding, Wild Horse Creek, Kootenay, B.C."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I have the honour to be, Sir, Your obedient servant, JOSÉ LAS MORẼNAN DE LA MANCHA, Constable.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I have the honour to be, Sir, Your obedient servant, JOSÉ LAS MORẼNAN DE LA MANCHA, Constable.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading I regret to add that he has broken my left arm with a stick of dynamite which he threw at a chipmunk, now deceased.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I have the honour to be, Sir, Your obedient servant, JOSÉ LAS MORẼNAN DE LA MANCHA, Constable.
the one or ones belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "Sir,--I have the honour to inform you that Mr. Ramsay has been delivered in good condition at the Throne Mine.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I have the honour to be, Sir, Your obedient servant, JOSÉ LAS MORẼNAN DE LA MANCHA, Constable.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Sir,--I have the honour to inform you that Mr. Ramsay has been delivered in good condition at the Throne Mine.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I regret to add that he has broken my left arm with a stick of dynamite which he threw at a chipmunk, now deceased.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I regret to add that he has broken my left arm with a stick of dynamite which he threw at a chipmunk, now deceased.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I have the honour to be, Sir, Your obedient servant, JOSÉ LAS MORẼNAN DE LA MANCHA, Constable.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I regret to add that he has broken my left arm with a stick of dynamite which he threw at a chipmunk, now deceased.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "The Officer Commanding, Wild Horse Creek, Kootenay, B.C."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Sir,--I have the honour to inform you that Mr. Ramsay has been delivered in good condition at the Throne Mine.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I regret to add that he has broken my left arm with a stick of dynamite which he threw at a chipmunk, now deceased.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I will report to-morrow.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I have the honour to be, Sir, Your obedient servant, JOSÉ LAS MORẼNAN DE LA MANCHA, Constable.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Sir,--I have the honour to inform you that Mr. Ramsay has been delivered in good condition at the Throne Mine.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I regret to add that he has broken my left arm with a stick of dynamite which he threw at a chipmunk, now deceased.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Sir,--I have the honour to inform you that Mr. Ramsay has been delivered in good condition at the Throne Mine.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Sir,--I have the honour to inform you that Mr. Ramsay has been delivered in good condition at the Throne Mine.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I regret to add that he has broken my left arm with a stick of dynamite which he threw at a chipmunk, now deceased.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Sir,--I have the honour to inform you that Mr. Ramsay has been delivered in good condition at the Throne Mine.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Sir,--I have the honour to inform you that Mr. Ramsay has been delivered in good condition at the Throne Mine.
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From this reading I will report to-morrow.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading I regret to add that he has broken my left arm with a stick of dynamite which he threw at a chipmunk, now deceased.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "The Officer Commanding, Wild Horse Creek, Kootenay, B.C."
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading I will report to-morrow.
in the company of; together with
From this reading I regret to add that he has broken my left arm with a stick of dynamite which he threw at a chipmunk, now deceased.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Sir,--I have the honour to inform you that Mr. Ramsay has been delivered in good condition at the Throne Mine.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I have the honour to be, Sir, Your obedient servant, JOSÉ LAS MORẼNAN DE LA MANCHA, Constable.
