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Chapter VII
RAIN Mr. Ransom had never heard of Sitford, but upon inquiry learned that it was a small manufacturing town some ten miles from the direct route of travel, to which it was only connected by a stage-coach running once a day, late in the afternoon. What a spot for a meeting of this kind! Why chosen by her? Why submitted to by this busy New York lawyer? Was this another mystery; or had he misinterpreted Mr. Harper's purpose in passing over to him the address of this small town?
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a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “RAIN Mr. Ransom had never heard of Sitford, but upon inquiry learned that it was a small manufacturing town some ten miles from the direct route of travel, to which it was only connected by a stage-coach running once a day, late in the afternoon.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “Was this another mystery; or had he misinterpreted Mr. Harper's purpose in passing over to him the address of this small town?”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “RAIN Mr. Ransom had never heard of Sitford, but upon inquiry learned that it was a small manufacturing town some ten miles from the direct route of travel, to which it was only connected by a stage-coach running once a day, late in the afternoon.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “RAIN Mr. Ransom had never heard of Sitford, but upon inquiry learned that it was a small manufacturing town some ten miles from the direct route of travel, to which it was only connected by a stage-coach running once a day, late in the afternoon.”
above and across; more than
From this reading “Was this another mystery; or had he misinterpreted Mr. Harper's purpose in passing over to him the address of this small town?”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “RAIN Mr. Ransom had never heard of Sitford, but upon inquiry learned that it was a small manufacturing town some ten miles from the direct route of travel, to which it was only connected by a stage-coach running once a day, late in the afternoon.”
a formal word for “on”
From this reading “RAIN Mr. Ransom had never heard of Sitford, but upon inquiry learned that it was a small manufacturing town some ten miles from the direct route of travel, to which it was only connected by a stage-coach running once a day, late in the afternoon.”
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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 RAIN Mr. Ransom had never heard of Sitford, but upon inquiry learned that it was a small manufacturing town some ten miles from the direct route of travel, to which it was only connected by a stage-coach running once a day, late in the afternoon.
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From this reading Was this another mystery; or had he misinterpreted Mr. Harper's purpose in passing over to him the address of this small town?
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading RAIN Mr. Ransom had never heard of Sitford, but upon inquiry learned that it was a small manufacturing town some ten miles from the direct route of travel, to which it was only connected by a stage-coach running once a day, late in the afternoon.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading Was this another mystery; or had he misinterpreted Mr. Harper's purpose in passing over to him the address of this small town?
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From this reading Why submitted to by this busy New York lawyer?
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading RAIN Mr. Ransom had never heard of Sitford, but upon inquiry learned that it was a small manufacturing town some ten miles from the direct route of travel, to which it was only connected by a stage-coach running once a day, late in the afternoon.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading RAIN Mr. Ransom had never heard of Sitford, but upon inquiry learned that it was a small manufacturing town some ten miles from the direct route of travel, to which it was only connected by a stage-coach running once a day, late in the afternoon.
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From this reading Why chosen by her?
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From this reading RAIN Mr. Ransom had never heard of Sitford, but upon inquiry learned that it was a small manufacturing town some ten miles from the direct route of travel, to which it was only connected by a stage-coach running once a day, late in the afternoon.
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From this reading RAIN Mr. Ransom had never heard of Sitford, but upon inquiry learned that it was a small manufacturing town some ten miles from the direct route of travel, to which it was only connected by a stage-coach running once a day, late in the afternoon.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading RAIN Mr. Ransom had never heard of Sitford, but upon inquiry learned that it was a small manufacturing town some ten miles from the direct route of travel, to which it was only connected by a stage-coach running once a day, late in the afternoon.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading What a spot for a meeting of this kind!
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading RAIN Mr. Ransom had never heard of Sitford, but upon inquiry learned that it was a small manufacturing town some ten miles from the direct route of travel, to which it was only connected by a stage-coach running once a day, late in the afternoon.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading RAIN Mr. Ransom had never heard of Sitford, but upon inquiry learned that it was a small manufacturing town some ten miles from the direct route of travel, to which it was only connected by a stage-coach running once a day, late in the afternoon.
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From this reading Was this another mystery; or had he misinterpreted Mr. Harper's purpose in passing over to him the address of this small town?
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Was this another mystery; or had he misinterpreted Mr. Harper's purpose in passing over to him the address of this small town?
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From this reading RAIN Mr. Ransom had never heard of Sitford, but upon inquiry learned that it was a small manufacturing town some ten miles from the direct route of travel, to which it was only connected by a stage-coach running once a day, late in the afternoon.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Why chosen by her?
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Was this another mystery; or had he misinterpreted Mr. Harper's purpose in passing over to him the address of this small town?
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading RAIN Mr. Ransom had never heard of Sitford, but upon inquiry learned that it was a small manufacturing town some ten miles from the direct route of travel, to which it was only connected by a stage-coach running once a day, late in the afternoon.
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From this reading RAIN Mr. Ransom had never heard of Sitford, but upon inquiry learned that it was a small manufacturing town some ten miles from the direct route of travel, to which it was only connected by a stage-coach running once a day, late in the afternoon.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading RAIN Mr. Ransom had never heard of Sitford, but upon inquiry learned that it was a small manufacturing town some ten miles from the direct route of travel, to which it was only connected by a stage-coach running once a day, late in the afternoon.
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From this reading What a spot for a meeting of this kind!
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading RAIN Mr. Ransom had never heard of Sitford, but upon inquiry learned that it was a small manufacturing town some ten miles from the direct route of travel, to which it was only connected by a stage-coach running once a day, late in the afternoon.
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From this reading Why submitted to by this busy New York lawyer?
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading RAIN Mr. Ransom had never heard of Sitford, but upon inquiry learned that it was a small manufacturing town some ten miles from the direct route of travel, to which it was only connected by a stage-coach running once a day, late in the afternoon.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading RAIN Mr. Ransom had never heard of Sitford, but upon inquiry learned that it was a small manufacturing town some ten miles from the direct route of travel, to which it was only connected by a stage-coach running once a day, late in the afternoon.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading What a spot for a meeting of this kind!
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading RAIN Mr. Ransom had never heard of Sitford, but upon inquiry learned that it was a small manufacturing town some ten miles from the direct route of travel, to which it was only connected by a stage-coach running once a day, late in the afternoon.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Was this another mystery; or had he misinterpreted Mr. Harper's purpose in passing over to him the address of this small town?
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading RAIN Mr. Ransom had never heard of Sitford, but upon inquiry learned that it was a small manufacturing town some ten miles from the direct route of travel, to which it was only connected by a stage-coach running once a day, late in the afternoon.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Was this another mystery; or had he misinterpreted Mr. Harper's purpose in passing over to him the address of this small town?
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading RAIN Mr. Ransom had never heard of Sitford, but upon inquiry learned that it was a small manufacturing town some ten miles from the direct route of travel, to which it was only connected by a stage-coach running once a day, late in the afternoon.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Why submitted to by this busy New York lawyer?
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading RAIN Mr. Ransom had never heard of Sitford, but upon inquiry learned that it was a small manufacturing town some ten miles from the direct route of travel, to which it was only connected by a stage-coach running once a day, late in the afternoon.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading RAIN Mr. Ransom had never heard of Sitford, but upon inquiry learned that it was a small manufacturing town some ten miles from the direct route of travel, to which it was only connected by a stage-coach running once a day, late in the afternoon.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading RAIN Mr. Ransom had never heard of Sitford, but upon inquiry learned that it was a small manufacturing town some ten miles from the direct route of travel, to which it was only connected by a stage-coach running once a day, late in the afternoon.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Was this another mystery; or had he misinterpreted Mr. Harper's purpose in passing over to him the address of this small town?
above and across; more than
From this reading Was this another mystery; or had he misinterpreted Mr. Harper's purpose in passing over to him the address of this small town?
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Was this another mystery; or had he misinterpreted Mr. Harper's purpose in passing over to him the address of this small town?
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Was this another mystery; or had he misinterpreted Mr. Harper's purpose in passing over to him the address of this small town?
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading RAIN Mr. Ransom had never heard of Sitford, but upon inquiry learned that it was a small manufacturing town some ten miles from the direct route of travel, to which it was only connected by a stage-coach running once a day, late in the afternoon.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading RAIN Mr. Ransom had never heard of Sitford, but upon inquiry learned that it was a small manufacturing town some ten miles from the direct route of travel, to which it was only connected by a stage-coach running once a day, late in the afternoon.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading RAIN Mr. Ransom had never heard of Sitford, but upon inquiry learned that it was a small manufacturing town some ten miles from the direct route of travel, to which it was only connected by a stage-coach running once a day, late in the afternoon.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading RAIN Mr. Ransom had never heard of Sitford, but upon inquiry learned that it was a small manufacturing town some ten miles from the direct route of travel, to which it was only connected by a stage-coach running once a day, late in the afternoon.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading RAIN Mr. Ransom had never heard of Sitford, but upon inquiry learned that it was a small manufacturing town some ten miles from the direct route of travel, to which it was only connected by a stage-coach running once a day, late in the afternoon.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading RAIN Mr. Ransom had never heard of Sitford, but upon inquiry learned that it was a small manufacturing town some ten miles from the direct route of travel, to which it was only connected by a stage-coach running once a day, late in the afternoon.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading RAIN Mr. Ransom had never heard of Sitford, but upon inquiry learned that it was a small manufacturing town some ten miles from the direct route of travel, to which it was only connected by a stage-coach running once a day, late in the afternoon.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading What a spot for a meeting of this kind!
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading RAIN Mr. Ransom had never heard of Sitford, but upon inquiry learned that it was a small manufacturing town some ten miles from the direct route of travel, to which it was only connected by a stage-coach running once a day, late in the afternoon.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Why submitted to by this busy New York lawyer?
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading RAIN Mr. Ransom had never heard of Sitford, but upon inquiry learned that it was a small manufacturing town some ten miles from the direct route of travel, to which it was only connected by a stage-coach running once a day, late in the afternoon.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading RAIN Mr. Ransom had never heard of Sitford, but upon inquiry learned that it was a small manufacturing town some ten miles from the direct route of travel, to which it was only connected by a stage-coach running once a day, late in the afternoon.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading RAIN Mr. Ransom had never heard of Sitford, but upon inquiry learned that it was a small manufacturing town some ten miles from the direct route of travel, to which it was only connected by a stage-coach running once a day, late in the afternoon.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading What a spot for a meeting of this kind!
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading RAIN Mr. Ransom had never heard of Sitford, but upon inquiry learned that it was a small manufacturing town some ten miles from the direct route of travel, to which it was only connected by a stage-coach running once a day, late in the afternoon.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading RAIN Mr. Ransom had never heard of Sitford, but upon inquiry learned that it was a small manufacturing town some ten miles from the direct route of travel, to which it was only connected by a stage-coach running once a day, late in the afternoon.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading RAIN Mr. Ransom had never heard of Sitford, but upon inquiry learned that it was a small manufacturing town some ten miles from the direct route of travel, to which it was only connected by a stage-coach running once a day, late in the afternoon.
a formal word for “on”
From this reading RAIN Mr. Ransom had never heard of Sitford, but upon inquiry learned that it was a small manufacturing town some ten miles from the direct route of travel, to which it was only connected by a stage-coach running once a day, late in the afternoon.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading RAIN Mr. Ransom had never heard of Sitford, but upon inquiry learned that it was a small manufacturing town some ten miles from the direct route of travel, to which it was only connected by a stage-coach running once a day, late in the afternoon.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading What a spot for a meeting of this kind!
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading RAIN Mr. Ransom had never heard of Sitford, but upon inquiry learned that it was a small manufacturing town some ten miles from the direct route of travel, to which it was only connected by a stage-coach running once a day, late in the afternoon.
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From this reading Why chosen by her?
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From this reading Why submitted to by this busy New York lawyer?
