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Chapter III
MR. BURR AND MR. MERRY The young Virginian had well-nigh made his way out over the two miles or so of sheltered roadway, when he heard hoof beats on ahead, and slackened his own speed. He saw two horsemen approaching, both well mounted, coming on at a handsome gait. Of these, one was a stout and elderly man of no special shape at all, who sat his horse with small grace, his florid face redder for his exercise, his cheeks mottled with good living and hard riding.
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an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Of these, one was a stout and elderly man of no special shape at all, who sat his horse with small grace, his florid face redder for his exercise, his cheeks mottled with good living and hard riding.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “He saw two horsemen approaching, both well mounted, coming on at a handsome gait.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “MERRY The young Virginian had well-nigh made his way out over the two miles or so of sheltered roadway, when he heard hoof beats on ahead, and slackened his own speed.”
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading “Of these, one was a stout and elderly man of no special shape at all, who sat his horse with small grace, his florid face redder for his exercise, his cheeks mottled with good living and hard riding.”
above and across; more than
From this reading “MERRY The young Virginian had well-nigh made his way out over the two miles or so of sheltered roadway, when he heard hoof beats on ahead, and slackened his own speed.”
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading “Of these, one was a stout and elderly man of no special shape at all, who sat his horse with small grace, his florid face redder for his exercise, his cheeks mottled with good living and hard riding.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “MERRY The young Virginian had well-nigh made his way out over the two miles or so of sheltered roadway, when he heard hoof beats on ahead, and slackened his own speed.”
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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 He saw two horsemen approaching, both well mounted, coming on at a handsome gait.
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From this reading MERRY The young Virginian had well-nigh made his way out over the two miles or so of sheltered roadway, when he heard hoof beats on ahead, and slackened his own speed.
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From this reading Of these, one was a stout and elderly man of no special shape at all, who sat his horse with small grace, his florid face redder for his exercise, his cheeks mottled with good living and hard riding.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading BURR AND MR.
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From this reading He saw two horsemen approaching, both well mounted, coming on at a handsome gait.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He saw two horsemen approaching, both well mounted, coming on at a handsome gait.
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From this reading MERRY The young Virginian had well-nigh made his way out over the two miles or so of sheltered roadway, when he heard hoof beats on ahead, and slackened his own speed.
the two together, not just one
From this reading He saw two horsemen approaching, both well mounted, coming on at a handsome gait.
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From this reading BURR AND MR.
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From this reading Of these, one was a stout and elderly man of no special shape at all, who sat his horse with small grace, his florid face redder for his exercise, his cheeks mottled with good living and hard riding.
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From this reading He saw two horsemen approaching, both well mounted, coming on at a handsome gait.
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From this reading Of these, one was a stout and elderly man of no special shape at all, who sat his horse with small grace, his florid face redder for his exercise, his cheeks mottled with good living and hard riding.
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From this reading Of these, one was a stout and elderly man of no special shape at all, who sat his horse with small grace, his florid face redder for his exercise, his cheeks mottled with good living and hard riding.
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From this reading Of these, one was a stout and elderly man of no special shape at all, who sat his horse with small grace, his florid face redder for his exercise, his cheeks mottled with good living and hard riding.
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From this reading Of these, one was a stout and elderly man of no special shape at all, who sat his horse with small grace, his florid face redder for his exercise, his cheeks mottled with good living and hard riding.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Of these, one was a stout and elderly man of no special shape at all, who sat his horse with small grace, his florid face redder for his exercise, his cheeks mottled with good living and hard riding.
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From this reading He saw two horsemen approaching, both well mounted, coming on at a handsome gait.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Of these, one was a stout and elderly man of no special shape at all, who sat his horse with small grace, his florid face redder for his exercise, his cheeks mottled with good living and hard riding.
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From this reading Of these, one was a stout and elderly man of no special shape at all, who sat his horse with small grace, his florid face redder for his exercise, his cheeks mottled with good living and hard riding.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading MERRY The young Virginian had well-nigh made his way out over the two miles or so of sheltered roadway, when he heard hoof beats on ahead, and slackened his own speed.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading He saw two horsemen approaching, both well mounted, coming on at a handsome gait.
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From this reading Of these, one was a stout and elderly man of no special shape at all, who sat his horse with small grace, his florid face redder for his exercise, his cheeks mottled with good living and hard riding.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading MERRY The young Virginian had well-nigh made his way out over the two miles or so of sheltered roadway, when he heard hoof beats on ahead, and slackened his own speed.
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From this reading MERRY The young Virginian had well-nigh made his way out over the two miles or so of sheltered roadway, when he heard hoof beats on ahead, and slackened his own speed.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading MERRY The young Virginian had well-nigh made his way out over the two miles or so of sheltered roadway, when he heard hoof beats on ahead, and slackened his own speed.
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From this reading MERRY The young Virginian had well-nigh made his way out over the two miles or so of sheltered roadway, when he heard hoof beats on ahead, and slackened his own speed.
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From this reading Of these, one was a stout and elderly man of no special shape at all, who sat his horse with small grace, his florid face redder for his exercise, his cheeks mottled with good living and hard riding.
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From this reading He saw two horsemen approaching, both well mounted, coming on at a handsome gait.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Of these, one was a stout and elderly man of no special shape at all, who sat his horse with small grace, his florid face redder for his exercise, his cheeks mottled with good living and hard riding.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading MERRY The young Virginian had well-nigh made his way out over the two miles or so of sheltered roadway, when he heard hoof beats on ahead, and slackened his own speed.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Of these, one was a stout and elderly man of no special shape at all, who sat his horse with small grace, his florid face redder for his exercise, his cheeks mottled with good living and hard riding.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading MERRY The young Virginian had well-nigh made his way out over the two miles or so of sheltered roadway, when he heard hoof beats on ahead, and slackened his own speed.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading MERRY The young Virginian had well-nigh made his way out over the two miles or so of sheltered roadway, when he heard hoof beats on ahead, and slackened his own speed.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Of these, one was a stout and elderly man of no special shape at all, who sat his horse with small grace, his florid face redder for his exercise, his cheeks mottled with good living and hard riding.
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From this reading He saw two horsemen approaching, both well mounted, coming on at a handsome gait.
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From this reading MR.
not any; not one
From this reading Of these, one was a stout and elderly man of no special shape at all, who sat his horse with small grace, his florid face redder for his exercise, his cheeks mottled with good living and hard riding.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading MERRY The young Virginian had well-nigh made his way out over the two miles or so of sheltered roadway, when he heard hoof beats on ahead, and slackened his own speed.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading MERRY The young Virginian had well-nigh made his way out over the two miles or so of sheltered roadway, when he heard hoof beats on ahead, and slackened his own speed.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Of these, one was a stout and elderly man of no special shape at all, who sat his horse with small grace, his florid face redder for his exercise, his cheeks mottled with good living and hard riding.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading MERRY The young Virginian had well-nigh made his way out over the two miles or so of sheltered roadway, when he heard hoof beats on ahead, and slackened his own speed.
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From this reading MERRY The young Virginian had well-nigh made his way out over the two miles or so of sheltered roadway, when he heard hoof beats on ahead, and slackened his own speed.
above and across; more than
From this reading MERRY The young Virginian had well-nigh made his way out over the two miles or so of sheltered roadway, when he heard hoof beats on ahead, and slackened his own speed.
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From this reading MERRY The young Virginian had well-nigh made his way out over the two miles or so of sheltered roadway, when he heard hoof beats on ahead, and slackened his own speed.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Of these, one was a stout and elderly man of no special shape at all, who sat his horse with small grace, his florid face redder for his exercise, his cheeks mottled with good living and hard riding.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Of these, one was a stout and elderly man of no special shape at all, who sat his horse with small grace, his florid face redder for his exercise, his cheeks mottled with good living and hard riding.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading MERRY The young Virginian had well-nigh made his way out over the two miles or so of sheltered roadway, when he heard hoof beats on ahead, and slackened his own speed.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Of these, one was a stout and elderly man of no special shape at all, who sat his horse with small grace, his florid face redder for his exercise, his cheeks mottled with good living and hard riding.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He saw two horsemen approaching, both well mounted, coming on at a handsome gait.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Of these, one was a stout and elderly man of no special shape at all, who sat his horse with small grace, his florid face redder for his exercise, his cheeks mottled with good living and hard riding.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading MERRY The young Virginian had well-nigh made his way out over the two miles or so of sheltered roadway, when he heard hoof beats on ahead, and slackened his own speed.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading MERRY The young Virginian had well-nigh made his way out over the two miles or so of sheltered roadway, when he heard hoof beats on ahead, and slackened his own speed.
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From this reading Of these, one was a stout and elderly man of no special shape at all, who sat his horse with small grace, his florid face redder for his exercise, his cheeks mottled with good living and hard riding.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading MERRY The young Virginian had well-nigh made his way out over the two miles or so of sheltered roadway, when he heard hoof beats on ahead, and slackened his own speed.
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From this reading Of these, one was a stout and elderly man of no special shape at all, who sat his horse with small grace, his florid face redder for his exercise, his cheeks mottled with good living and hard riding.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading MERRY The young Virginian had well-nigh made his way out over the two miles or so of sheltered roadway, when he heard hoof beats on ahead, and slackened his own speed.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Of these, one was a stout and elderly man of no special shape at all, who sat his horse with small grace, his florid face redder for his exercise, his cheeks mottled with good living and hard riding.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading MERRY The young Virginian had well-nigh made his way out over the two miles or so of sheltered roadway, when he heard hoof beats on ahead, and slackened his own speed.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Of these, one was a stout and elderly man of no special shape at all, who sat his horse with small grace, his florid face redder for his exercise, his cheeks mottled with good living and hard riding.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading MERRY The young Virginian had well-nigh made his way out over the two miles or so of sheltered roadway, when he heard hoof beats on ahead, and slackened his own speed.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading MERRY The young Virginian had well-nigh made his way out over the two miles or so of sheltered roadway, when he heard hoof beats on ahead, and slackened his own speed.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Of these, one was a stout and elderly man of no special shape at all, who sat his horse with small grace, his florid face redder for his exercise, his cheeks mottled with good living and hard riding.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading MERRY The young Virginian had well-nigh made his way out over the two miles or so of sheltered roadway, when he heard hoof beats on ahead, and slackened his own speed.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He saw two horsemen approaching, both well mounted, coming on at a handsome gait.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading MERRY The young Virginian had well-nigh made his way out over the two miles or so of sheltered roadway, when he heard hoof beats on ahead, and slackened his own speed.
at the time that
From this reading MERRY The young Virginian had well-nigh made his way out over the two miles or so of sheltered roadway, when he heard hoof beats on ahead, and slackened his own speed.
which person or people
From this reading Of these, one was a stout and elderly man of no special shape at all, who sat his horse with small grace, his florid face redder for his exercise, his cheeks mottled with good living and hard riding.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Of these, one was a stout and elderly man of no special shape at all, who sat his horse with small grace, his florid face redder for his exercise, his cheeks mottled with good living and hard riding.
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From this reading MERRY The young Virginian had well-nigh made his way out over the two miles or so of sheltered roadway, when he heard hoof beats on ahead, and slackened his own speed.
