Chapter XXIV

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading JAMES WHEATON DECLINES AN OFFER Margrave hung up the receiver of his desk telephone with a slam, and rang a bell for the office boy.

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

From this reading It was late in the afternoon.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading JAMES WHEATON DECLINES AN OFFER Margrave hung up the receiver of his desk telephone with a slam, and rang a bell for the office boy.

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

From this reading JAMES WHEATON DECLINES AN OFFER Margrave hung up the receiver of his desk telephone with a slam, and rang a bell for the office boy.

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From this reading He had turned away from Fenton to answer Margrave's message, and went toward the Transcontinental office with a feeling of foreboding.

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From this reading "Call the Clarkson National, and tell Mr. Wheaton to come over,--right away."

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Wheaton had been unusually busy with routine work and the directors had taken an hour of his time.

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From this reading JAMES WHEATON DECLINES AN OFFER Margrave hung up the receiver of his desk telephone with a slam, and rang a bell for the office boy.

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From this reading JAMES WHEATON DECLINES AN OFFER Margrave hung up the receiver of his desk telephone with a slam, and rang a bell for the office boy.

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From this reading Wheaton had been unusually busy with routine work and the directors had taken an hour of his time.

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From this reading "Call the Clarkson National, and tell Mr. Wheaton to come over,--right away."

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From this reading "Call the Clarkson National, and tell Mr. Wheaton to come over,--right away."

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading "Call the Clarkson National, and tell Mr. Wheaton to come over,--right away."

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From this reading JAMES WHEATON DECLINES AN OFFER Margrave hung up the receiver of his desk telephone with a slam, and rang a bell for the office boy.

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From this reading JAMES WHEATON DECLINES AN OFFER Margrave hung up the receiver of his desk telephone with a slam, and rang a bell for the office boy.

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From this reading Wheaton had been unusually busy with routine work and the directors had taken an hour of his time.

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

From this reading He had turned away from Fenton to answer Margrave's message, and went toward the Transcontinental office with a feeling of foreboding.

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From this reading He had turned away from Fenton to answer Margrave's message, and went toward the Transcontinental office with a feeling of foreboding.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading JAMES WHEATON DECLINES AN OFFER Margrave hung up the receiver of his desk telephone with a slam, and rang a bell for the office boy.

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From this reading He had turned away from Fenton to answer Margrave's message, and went toward the Transcontinental office with a feeling of foreboding.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading He had turned away from Fenton to answer Margrave's message, and went toward the Transcontinental office with a feeling of foreboding.

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

From this reading Wheaton had been unusually busy with routine work and the directors had taken an hour of his time.

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

From this reading He had turned away from Fenton to answer Margrave's message, and went toward the Transcontinental office with a feeling of foreboding.

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

From this reading JAMES WHEATON DECLINES AN OFFER Margrave hung up the receiver of his desk telephone with a slam, and rang a bell for the office boy.

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From this reading Wheaton had been unusually busy with routine work and the directors had taken an hour of his time.

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From this reading JAMES WHEATON DECLINES AN OFFER Margrave hung up the receiver of his desk telephone with a slam, and rang a bell for the office boy.

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

From this reading It was late in the afternoon.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was late in the afternoon.

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From this reading JAMES WHEATON DECLINES AN OFFER Margrave hung up the receiver of his desk telephone with a slam, and rang a bell for the office boy.

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From this reading It was late in the afternoon.

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From this reading JAMES WHEATON DECLINES AN OFFER Margrave hung up the receiver of his desk telephone with a slam, and rang a bell for the office boy.

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From this reading He had turned away from Fenton to answer Margrave's message, and went toward the Transcontinental office with a feeling of foreboding.

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From this reading He had turned away from Fenton to answer Margrave's message, and went toward the Transcontinental office with a feeling of foreboding.

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From this reading "Call the Clarkson National, and tell Mr. Wheaton to come over,--right away."

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From this reading "Call the Clarkson National, and tell Mr. Wheaton to come over,--right away."

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading JAMES WHEATON DECLINES AN OFFER Margrave hung up the receiver of his desk telephone with a slam, and rang a bell for the office boy.

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From this reading JAMES WHEATON DECLINES AN OFFER Margrave hung up the receiver of his desk telephone with a slam, and rang a bell for the office boy.

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From this reading JAMES WHEATON DECLINES AN OFFER Margrave hung up the receiver of his desk telephone with a slam, and rang a bell for the office boy.

above and across; more than

From this reading "Call the Clarkson National, and tell Mr. Wheaton to come over,--right away."

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From this reading JAMES WHEATON DECLINES AN OFFER Margrave hung up the receiver of his desk telephone with a slam, and rang a bell for the office boy.

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From this reading JAMES WHEATON DECLINES AN OFFER Margrave hung up the receiver of his desk telephone with a slam, and rang a bell for the office boy.

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading "Call the Clarkson National, and tell Mr. Wheaton to come over,--right away."

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From this reading Wheaton had been unusually busy with routine work and the directors had taken an hour of his time.

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From this reading JAMES WHEATON DECLINES AN OFFER Margrave hung up the receiver of his desk telephone with a slam, and rang a bell for the office boy.

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

From this reading Wheaton had been unusually busy with routine work and the directors had taken an hour of his time.

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From this reading JAMES WHEATON DECLINES AN OFFER Margrave hung up the receiver of his desk telephone with a slam, and rang a bell for the office boy.

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading "Call the Clarkson National, and tell Mr. Wheaton to come over,--right away."

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

From this reading JAMES WHEATON DECLINES AN OFFER Margrave hung up the receiver of his desk telephone with a slam, and rang a bell for the office boy.

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading Wheaton had been unusually busy with routine work and the directors had taken an hour of his time.

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

From this reading "Call the Clarkson National, and tell Mr. Wheaton to come over,--right away."

in the direction of

From this reading He had turned away from Fenton to answer Margrave's message, and went toward the Transcontinental office with a feeling of foreboding.

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From this reading He had turned away from Fenton to answer Margrave's message, and went toward the Transcontinental office with a feeling of foreboding.

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From this reading He had turned away from Fenton to answer Margrave's message, and went toward the Transcontinental office with a feeling of foreboding.

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

From this reading Wheaton had been unusually busy with routine work and the directors had taken an hour of his time.

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From this reading JAMES WHEATON DECLINES AN OFFER Margrave hung up the receiver of his desk telephone with a slam, and rang a bell for the office boy.

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

From this reading It was late in the afternoon.

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading He had turned away from Fenton to answer Margrave's message, and went toward the Transcontinental office with a feeling of foreboding.

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From this reading JAMES WHEATON DECLINES AN OFFER Margrave hung up the receiver of his desk telephone with a slam, and rang a bell for the office boy.

in the company of; together with

From this reading JAMES WHEATON DECLINES AN OFFER Margrave hung up the receiver of his desk telephone with a slam, and rang a bell for the office boy.

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From this reading Wheaton had been unusually busy with routine work and the directors had taken an hour of his time.