Chapter XVII

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From this reading He could not but think that Thomas had grown visibly older and more infirm during the few weeks of his absence.

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From this reading He found the old man in his accustomed seat on the turfy hill, with Bevis sitting by his side.

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading HOLFORD AGAIN.

the form of “be” used with “I”

From this reading "I have been quite well," he said, in reply to Jack's anxious inquiries; "but either because I have missed your good company or because I am so many weeks older, I do not feel quite my usual strength.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading He could not but think that Thomas had grown visibly older and more infirm during the few weeks of his absence.

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From this reading "I have been quite well," he said, in reply to Jack's anxious inquiries; "but either because I have missed your good company or because I am so many weeks older, I do not feel quite my usual strength.

for the reason that

From this reading "I have been quite well," he said, in reply to Jack's anxious inquiries; "but either because I have missed your good company or because I am so many weeks older, I do not feel quite my usual strength.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading "I have been quite well," he said, in reply to Jack's anxious inquiries; "but either because I have missed your good company or because I am so many weeks older, I do not feel quite my usual strength.

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From this reading He found the old man in his accustomed seat on the turfy hill, with Bevis sitting by his side.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading He could not but think that Thomas had grown visibly older and more infirm during the few weeks of his absence.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading He found the old man in his accustomed seat on the turfy hill, with Bevis sitting by his side.

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From this reading "I have been quite well," he said, in reply to Jack's anxious inquiries; "but either because I have missed your good company or because I am so many weeks older, I do not feel quite my usual strength.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading He could not but think that Thomas had grown visibly older and more infirm during the few weeks of his absence.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading "I have been quite well," he said, in reply to Jack's anxious inquiries; "but either because I have missed your good company or because I am so many weeks older, I do not feel quite my usual strength.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading He could not but think that Thomas had grown visibly older and more infirm during the few weeks of his absence.

one or the other of two

From this reading "I have been quite well," he said, in reply to Jack's anxious inquiries; "but either because I have missed your good company or because I am so many weeks older, I do not feel quite my usual strength.

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From this reading "I have been quite well," he said, in reply to Jack's anxious inquiries; "but either because I have missed your good company or because I am so many weeks older, I do not feel quite my usual strength.

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From this reading He could not but think that Thomas had grown visibly older and more infirm during the few weeks of his absence.

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading Jack's first visit was to his uncle.

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading He found the old man in his accustomed seat on the turfy hill, with Bevis sitting by his side.

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading "I have been quite well," he said, in reply to Jack's anxious inquiries; "but either because I have missed your good company or because I am so many weeks older, I do not feel quite my usual strength.

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From this reading He could not but think that Thomas had grown visibly older and more infirm during the few weeks of his absence.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading He could not but think that Thomas had grown visibly older and more infirm during the few weeks of his absence.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading "I have been quite well," he said, in reply to Jack's anxious inquiries; "but either because I have missed your good company or because I am so many weeks older, I do not feel quite my usual strength.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading He found the old man in his accustomed seat on the turfy hill, with Bevis sitting by his side.

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From this reading He found the old man in his accustomed seat on the turfy hill, with Bevis sitting by his side.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading Jack's first visit was to his uncle.

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From this reading HOLFORD AGAIN.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading "I have been quite well," he said, in reply to Jack's anxious inquiries; "but either because I have missed your good company or because I am so many weeks older, I do not feel quite my usual strength.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading He found the old man in his accustomed seat on the turfy hill, with Bevis sitting by his side.

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From this reading He could not but think that Thomas had grown visibly older and more infirm during the few weeks of his absence.

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From this reading "I have been quite well," he said, in reply to Jack's anxious inquiries; "but either because I have missed your good company or because I am so many weeks older, I do not feel quite my usual strength.

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From this reading Jack's first visit was to his uncle.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading He found the old man in his accustomed seat on the turfy hill, with Bevis sitting by his side.

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From this reading "I have been quite well," he said, in reply to Jack's anxious inquiries; "but either because I have missed your good company or because I am so many weeks older, I do not feel quite my usual strength.

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From this reading "I have been quite well," he said, in reply to Jack's anxious inquiries; "but either because I have missed your good company or because I am so many weeks older, I do not feel quite my usual strength.

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From this reading He could not but think that Thomas had grown visibly older and more infirm during the few weeks of his absence.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading "I have been quite well," he said, in reply to Jack's anxious inquiries; "but either because I have missed your good company or because I am so many weeks older, I do not feel quite my usual strength.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading He could not but think that Thomas had grown visibly older and more infirm during the few weeks of his absence.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading He could not but think that Thomas had grown visibly older and more infirm during the few weeks of his absence.

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From this reading He found the old man in his accustomed seat on the turfy hill, with Bevis sitting by his side.

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From this reading He could not but think that Thomas had grown visibly older and more infirm during the few weeks of his absence.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading He found the old man in his accustomed seat on the turfy hill, with Bevis sitting by his side.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading "I have been quite well," he said, in reply to Jack's anxious inquiries; "but either because I have missed your good company or because I am so many weeks older, I do not feel quite my usual strength.

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading "I have been quite well," he said, in reply to Jack's anxious inquiries; "but either because I have missed your good company or because I am so many weeks older, I do not feel quite my usual strength.

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From this reading "I have been quite well," he said, in reply to Jack's anxious inquiries; "but either because I have missed your good company or because I am so many weeks older, I do not feel quite my usual strength.

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From this reading "I have been quite well," he said, in reply to Jack's anxious inquiries; "but either because I have missed your good company or because I am so many weeks older, I do not feel quite my usual strength.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading He found the old man in his accustomed seat on the turfy hill, with Bevis sitting by his side.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading He found the old man in his accustomed seat on the turfy hill, with Bevis sitting by his side.

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From this reading He found the old man in his accustomed seat on the turfy hill, with Bevis sitting by his side.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading "I have been quite well," he said, in reply to Jack's anxious inquiries; "but either because I have missed your good company or because I am so many weeks older, I do not feel quite my usual strength.

a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage

From this reading "I have been quite well," he said, in reply to Jack's anxious inquiries; "but either because I have missed your good company or because I am so many weeks older, I do not feel quite my usual strength.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading He could not but think that Thomas had grown visibly older and more infirm during the few weeks of his absence.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading He found the old man in his accustomed seat on the turfy hill, with Bevis sitting by his side.

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading He could not but think that Thomas had grown visibly older and more infirm during the few weeks of his absence.

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From this reading He could not but think that Thomas had grown visibly older and more infirm during the few weeks of his absence.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading Jack's first visit was to his uncle.

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From this reading He found the old man in his accustomed seat on the turfy hill, with Bevis sitting by his side.

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From this reading Jack's first visit was to his uncle.

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From this reading "I have been quite well," he said, in reply to Jack's anxious inquiries; "but either because I have missed your good company or because I am so many weeks older, I do not feel quite my usual strength.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading He could not but think that Thomas had grown visibly older and more infirm during the few weeks of his absence.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Jack's first visit was to his uncle.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Jack's first visit was to his uncle.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading He could not but think that Thomas had grown visibly older and more infirm during the few weeks of his absence.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "I have been quite well," he said, in reply to Jack's anxious inquiries; "but either because I have missed your good company or because I am so many weeks older, I do not feel quite my usual strength.

in the company of; together with

From this reading He found the old man in his accustomed seat on the turfy hill, with Bevis sitting by his side.

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "I have been quite well," he said, in reply to Jack's anxious inquiries; "but either because I have missed your good company or because I am so many weeks older, I do not feel quite my usual strength.