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Chapter I
THE O’CONORS OF CASTLE CONOR, COUNTY MAYO. I SHALL never forget my first introduction to country life in Ireland, my first day’s hunting there, or the manner in which I passed the evening afterwards. Nor shall I ever cease to be grateful for the hospitality which I received from the O’Conors of Castle Conor. My acquaintance with the family was first made in the following manner. But before I begin my story, let me inform my reader that my name is Archibald Green.
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earlier than; in front of
From this reading “But before I begin my story, let me inform my reader that my name is Archibald Green.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Nor shall I ever cease to be grateful for the hospitality which I received from the O’Conors of Castle Conor.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “I SHALL never forget my first introduction to country life in Ireland, my first day’s hunting there, or the manner in which I passed the evening afterwards.”
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading “But before I begin my story, let me inform my reader that my name is Archibald Green.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “I SHALL never forget my first introduction to country life in Ireland, my first day’s hunting there, or the manner in which I passed the evening afterwards.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “But before I begin my story, let me inform my reader that my name is Archibald Green.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “I SHALL never forget my first introduction to country life in Ireland, my first day’s hunting there, or the manner in which I passed the evening afterwards.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “I SHALL never forget my first introduction to country life in Ireland, my first day’s hunting there, or the manner in which I passed the evening afterwards.”
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading “I SHALL never forget my first introduction to country life in Ireland, my first day’s hunting there, or the manner in which I passed the evening afterwards.”
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From this reading My acquaintance with the family was first made in the following manner.
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From this reading I SHALL never forget my first introduction to country life in Ireland, my first day’s hunting there, or the manner in which I passed the evening afterwards.
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From this reading But before I begin my story, let me inform my reader that my name is Archibald Green.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Nor shall I ever cease to be grateful for the hospitality which I received from the O’Conors of Castle Conor.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading But before I begin my story, let me inform my reader that my name is Archibald Green.
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From this reading But before I begin my story, let me inform my reader that my name is Archibald Green.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But before I begin my story, let me inform my reader that my name is Archibald Green.
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From this reading THE O’CONORS OF CASTLE CONOR, COUNTY MAYO.
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From this reading Nor shall I ever cease to be grateful for the hospitality which I received from the O’Conors of Castle Conor.
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From this reading THE O’CONORS OF CASTLE CONOR, COUNTY MAYO.
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From this reading I SHALL never forget my first introduction to country life in Ireland, my first day’s hunting there, or the manner in which I passed the evening afterwards.
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From this reading THE O’CONORS OF CASTLE CONOR, COUNTY MAYO.
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From this reading I SHALL never forget my first introduction to country life in Ireland, my first day’s hunting there, or the manner in which I passed the evening afterwards.
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From this reading I SHALL never forget my first introduction to country life in Ireland, my first day’s hunting there, or the manner in which I passed the evening afterwards.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Nor shall I ever cease to be grateful for the hospitality which I received from the O’Conors of Castle Conor.
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From this reading My acquaintance with the family was first made in the following manner.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading I SHALL never forget my first introduction to country life in Ireland, my first day’s hunting there, or the manner in which I passed the evening afterwards.
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From this reading My acquaintance with the family was first made in the following manner.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Nor shall I ever cease to be grateful for the hospitality which I received from the O’Conors of Castle Conor.
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From this reading I SHALL never forget my first introduction to country life in Ireland, my first day’s hunting there, or the manner in which I passed the evening afterwards.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Nor shall I ever cease to be grateful for the hospitality which I received from the O’Conors of Castle Conor.
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From this reading Nor shall I ever cease to be grateful for the hospitality which I received from the O’Conors of Castle Conor.
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From this reading But before I begin my story, let me inform my reader that my name is Archibald Green.
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From this reading Nor shall I ever cease to be grateful for the hospitality which I received from the O’Conors of Castle Conor.
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From this reading I SHALL never forget my first introduction to country life in Ireland, my first day’s hunting there, or the manner in which I passed the evening afterwards.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I SHALL never forget my first introduction to country life in Ireland, my first day’s hunting there, or the manner in which I passed the evening afterwards.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I SHALL never forget my first introduction to country life in Ireland, my first day’s hunting there, or the manner in which I passed the evening afterwards.
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From this reading But before I begin my story, let me inform my reader that my name is Archibald Green.
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From this reading I SHALL never forget my first introduction to country life in Ireland, my first day’s hunting there, or the manner in which I passed the evening afterwards.
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From this reading I SHALL never forget my first introduction to country life in Ireland, my first day’s hunting there, or the manner in which I passed the evening afterwards.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But before I begin my story, let me inform my reader that my name is Archibald Green.
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading But before I begin my story, let me inform my reader that my name is Archibald Green.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading I SHALL never forget my first introduction to country life in Ireland, my first day’s hunting there, or the manner in which I passed the evening afterwards.
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From this reading My acquaintance with the family was first made in the following manner.
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From this reading I SHALL never forget my first introduction to country life in Ireland, my first day’s hunting there, or the manner in which I passed the evening afterwards.
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From this reading THE O’CONORS OF CASTLE CONOR, COUNTY MAYO.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading But before I begin my story, let me inform my reader that my name is Archibald Green.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I SHALL never forget my first introduction to country life in Ireland, my first day’s hunting there, or the manner in which I passed the evening afterwards.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading But before I begin my story, let me inform my reader that my name is Archibald Green.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading I SHALL never forget my first introduction to country life in Ireland, my first day’s hunting there, or the manner in which I passed the evening afterwards.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading Nor shall I ever cease to be grateful for the hospitality which I received from the O’Conors of Castle Conor.
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From this reading THE O’CONORS OF CASTLE CONOR, COUNTY MAYO.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE O’CONORS OF CASTLE CONOR, COUNTY MAYO.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading I SHALL never forget my first introduction to country life in Ireland, my first day’s hunting there, or the manner in which I passed the evening afterwards.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading I SHALL never forget my first introduction to country life in Ireland, my first day’s hunting there, or the manner in which I passed the evening afterwards.
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From this reading But before I begin my story, let me inform my reader that my name is Archibald Green.
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From this reading Nor shall I ever cease to be grateful for the hospitality which I received from the O’Conors of Castle Conor.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading I SHALL never forget my first introduction to country life in Ireland, my first day’s hunting there, or the manner in which I passed the evening afterwards.
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From this reading But before I begin my story, let me inform my reader that my name is Archibald Green.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading But before I begin my story, let me inform my reader that my name is Archibald Green.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE O’CONORS OF CASTLE CONOR, COUNTY MAYO.
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From this reading I SHALL never forget my first introduction to country life in Ireland, my first day’s hunting there, or the manner in which I passed the evening afterwards.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I SHALL never forget my first introduction to country life in Ireland, my first day’s hunting there, or the manner in which I passed the evening afterwards.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading My acquaintance with the family was first made in the following manner.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading I SHALL never forget my first introduction to country life in Ireland, my first day’s hunting there, or the manner in which I passed the evening afterwards.
in the company of; together with
From this reading My acquaintance with the family was first made in the following manner.
