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Chapter XIV
“Yes; that’s stipulated,” Bruce replied. Returning to the plans--they seemed to have a fascination for Mills--one of his questions prompted Bruce to seize a pencil and try another type of entrance. Mills stood by, watching the free swift movement of the strong hand. “I’m not so sure that’s better than your first idea. I’ve always heard that a first inspiration is likely to be the best--providing always that it is an inspiration!
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a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “Returning to the plans--they seemed to have a fascination for Mills--one of his questions prompted Bruce to seize a pencil and try another type of entrance.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading ““I’m not so sure that’s better than your first idea.”
acting without enough restraint or discipline
From this reading “Mills stood by, watching the free swift movement of the strong hand.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Mills stood by, watching the free swift movement of the strong hand.”
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “Returning to the plans--they seemed to have a fascination for Mills--one of his questions prompted Bruce to seize a pencil and try another type of entrance.”
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading “Returning to the plans--they seemed to have a fascination for Mills--one of his questions prompted Bruce to seize a pencil and try another type of entrance.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading ““Yes; that’s stipulated,” Bruce replied.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Returning to the plans--they seemed to have a fascination for Mills--one of his questions prompted Bruce to seize a pencil and try another type of entrance.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Mills stood by, watching the free swift movement of the strong hand.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading ““I’m not so sure that’s better than your first idea.”
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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 Returning to the plans--they seemed to have a fascination for Mills--one of his questions prompted Bruce to seize a pencil and try another type of entrance.
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From this reading I’ve always heard that a first inspiration is likely to be the best--providing always that it is an inspiration!
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading I’ve always heard that a first inspiration is likely to be the best--providing always that it is an inspiration!
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Returning to the plans--they seemed to have a fascination for Mills--one of his questions prompted Bruce to seize a pencil and try another type of entrance.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading Returning to the plans--they seemed to have a fascination for Mills--one of his questions prompted Bruce to seize a pencil and try another type of entrance.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading I’ve always heard that a first inspiration is likely to be the best--providing always that it is an inspiration!
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From this reading I’ve always heard that a first inspiration is likely to be the best--providing always that it is an inspiration!
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From this reading “I’m not so sure that’s better than your first idea.
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From this reading “Yes; that’s stipulated,” Bruce replied.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Mills stood by, watching the free swift movement of the strong hand.
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From this reading Returning to the plans--they seemed to have a fascination for Mills--one of his questions prompted Bruce to seize a pencil and try another type of entrance.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Returning to the plans--they seemed to have a fascination for Mills--one of his questions prompted Bruce to seize a pencil and try another type of entrance.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “I’m not so sure that’s better than your first idea.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Returning to the plans--they seemed to have a fascination for Mills--one of his questions prompted Bruce to seize a pencil and try another type of entrance.
acting without enough restraint or discipline
From this reading Mills stood by, watching the free swift movement of the strong hand.
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From this reading Mills stood by, watching the free swift movement of the strong hand.
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Returning to the plans--they seemed to have a fascination for Mills--one of his questions prompted Bruce to seize a pencil and try another type of entrance.
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From this reading I’ve always heard that a first inspiration is likely to be the best--providing always that it is an inspiration!
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Returning to the plans--they seemed to have a fascination for Mills--one of his questions prompted Bruce to seize a pencil and try another type of entrance.
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From this reading “I’m not so sure that’s better than your first idea.
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From this reading I’ve always heard that a first inspiration is likely to be the best--providing always that it is an inspiration!
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “I’m not so sure that’s better than your first idea.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I’ve always heard that a first inspiration is likely to be the best--providing always that it is an inspiration!
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I’ve always heard that a first inspiration is likely to be the best--providing always that it is an inspiration!
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I’ve always heard that a first inspiration is likely to be the best--providing always that it is an inspiration!
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From this reading I’ve always heard that a first inspiration is likely to be the best--providing always that it is an inspiration!
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Returning to the plans--they seemed to have a fascination for Mills--one of his questions prompted Bruce to seize a pencil and try another type of entrance.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mills stood by, watching the free swift movement of the strong hand.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading “I’m not so sure that’s better than your first idea.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Returning to the plans--they seemed to have a fascination for Mills--one of his questions prompted Bruce to seize a pencil and try another type of entrance.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Returning to the plans--they seemed to have a fascination for Mills--one of his questions prompted Bruce to seize a pencil and try another type of entrance.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Returning to the plans--they seemed to have a fascination for Mills--one of his questions prompted Bruce to seize a pencil and try another type of entrance.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Returning to the plans--they seemed to have a fascination for Mills--one of his questions prompted Bruce to seize a pencil and try another type of entrance.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Returning to the plans--they seemed to have a fascination for Mills--one of his questions prompted Bruce to seize a pencil and try another type of entrance.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I’ve always heard that a first inspiration is likely to be the best--providing always that it is an inspiration!
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Returning to the plans--they seemed to have a fascination for Mills--one of his questions prompted Bruce to seize a pencil and try another type of entrance.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Yes; that’s stipulated,” Bruce replied.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Returning to the plans--they seemed to have a fascination for Mills--one of his questions prompted Bruce to seize a pencil and try another type of entrance.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Returning to the plans--they seemed to have a fascination for Mills--one of his questions prompted Bruce to seize a pencil and try another type of entrance.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Returning to the plans--they seemed to have a fascination for Mills--one of his questions prompted Bruce to seize a pencil and try another type of entrance.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading “I’m not so sure that’s better than your first idea.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Yes; that’s stipulated,” Bruce replied.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Mills stood by, watching the free swift movement of the strong hand.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mills stood by, watching the free swift movement of the strong hand.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “I’m not so sure that’s better than your first idea.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mills stood by, watching the free swift movement of the strong hand.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading “I’m not so sure that’s better than your first idea.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I’ve always heard that a first inspiration is likely to be the best--providing always that it is an inspiration!
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Yes; that’s stipulated,” Bruce replied.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Returning to the plans--they seemed to have a fascination for Mills--one of his questions prompted Bruce to seize a pencil and try another type of entrance.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Returning to the plans--they seemed to have a fascination for Mills--one of his questions prompted Bruce to seize a pencil and try another type of entrance.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Returning to the plans--they seemed to have a fascination for Mills--one of his questions prompted Bruce to seize a pencil and try another type of entrance.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Returning to the plans--they seemed to have a fascination for Mills--one of his questions prompted Bruce to seize a pencil and try another type of entrance.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Returning to the plans--they seemed to have a fascination for Mills--one of his questions prompted Bruce to seize a pencil and try another type of entrance.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mills stood by, watching the free swift movement of the strong hand.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Yes; that’s stipulated,” Bruce replied.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “I’m not so sure that’s better than your first idea.
