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Chapter XXI
FLENTON HANDS. LANCE CLEAVERAGE'S wife had been many weeks in the home of her grandfather when it was noticed that Flenton Hands made occasion to come very frequently to the Gentry place. Ajax was well off, for the mountains, and they had always been hospitable; there was much coming and going about the farm; yet the presence of this visitor could not but be noted. "I reckon you'll have to speak to him. Pappy," Octavia said finally.
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on the subject of; concerning
From this reading “Ajax was well off, for the mountains, and they had always been hospitable; there was much coming and going about the farm; yet the presence of this visitor could not but be noted.”
the past participle of “be”
From this reading “LANCE CLEAVERAGE'S wife had been many weeks in the home of her grandfather when it was noticed that Flenton Hands made occasion to come very frequently to the Gentry place.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “LANCE CLEAVERAGE'S wife had been many weeks in the home of her grandfather when it was noticed that Flenton Hands made occasion to come very frequently to the Gentry place.”
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading “Ajax was well off, for the mountains, and they had always been hospitable; there was much coming and going about the farm; yet the presence of this visitor could not but be noted.”
members of a ship’s crew
From this reading “FLENTON HANDS.”
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “"I reckon you'll have to speak to him.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"I reckon you'll have to speak to him.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Ajax was well off, for the mountains, and they had always been hospitable; there was much coming and going about the farm; yet the presence of this visitor could not but be noted.”
but in spite of that
From this reading “Ajax was well off, for the mountains, and they had always been hospitable; there was much coming and going about the farm; yet the presence of this visitor could not but be noted.”
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on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Ajax was well off, for the mountains, and they had always been hospitable; there was much coming and going about the farm; yet the presence of this visitor could not but be noted.
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From this reading Ajax was well off, for the mountains, and they had always been hospitable; there was much coming and going about the farm; yet the presence of this visitor could not but be noted.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Ajax was well off, for the mountains, and they had always been hospitable; there was much coming and going about the farm; yet the presence of this visitor could not but be noted.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Ajax was well off, for the mountains, and they had always been hospitable; there was much coming and going about the farm; yet the presence of this visitor could not but be noted.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Ajax was well off, for the mountains, and they had always been hospitable; there was much coming and going about the farm; yet the presence of this visitor could not but be noted.
the past participle of “be”
From this reading LANCE CLEAVERAGE'S wife had been many weeks in the home of her grandfather when it was noticed that Flenton Hands made occasion to come very frequently to the Gentry place.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Ajax was well off, for the mountains, and they had always been hospitable; there was much coming and going about the farm; yet the presence of this visitor could not but be noted.
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From this reading LANCE CLEAVERAGE'S wife had been many weeks in the home of her grandfather when it was noticed that Flenton Hands made occasion to come very frequently to the Gentry place.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading LANCE CLEAVERAGE'S wife had been many weeks in the home of her grandfather when it was noticed that Flenton Hands made occasion to come very frequently to the Gentry place.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Ajax was well off, for the mountains, and they had always been hospitable; there was much coming and going about the farm; yet the presence of this visitor could not but be noted.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Ajax was well off, for the mountains, and they had always been hospitable; there was much coming and going about the farm; yet the presence of this visitor could not but be noted.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Ajax was well off, for the mountains, and they had always been hospitable; there was much coming and going about the farm; yet the presence of this visitor could not but be noted.
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From this reading Pappy," Octavia said finally.
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From this reading FLENTON HANDS.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Ajax was well off, for the mountains, and they had always been hospitable; there was much coming and going about the farm; yet the presence of this visitor could not but be noted.
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From this reading LANCE CLEAVERAGE'S wife had been many weeks in the home of her grandfather when it was noticed that Flenton Hands made occasion to come very frequently to the Gentry place.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading LANCE CLEAVERAGE'S wife had been many weeks in the home of her grandfather when it was noticed that Flenton Hands made occasion to come very frequently to the Gentry place.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Ajax was well off, for the mountains, and they had always been hospitable; there was much coming and going about the farm; yet the presence of this visitor could not but be noted.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading LANCE CLEAVERAGE'S wife had been many weeks in the home of her grandfather when it was noticed that Flenton Hands made occasion to come very frequently to the Gentry place.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading LANCE CLEAVERAGE'S wife had been many weeks in the home of her grandfather when it was noticed that Flenton Hands made occasion to come very frequently to the Gentry place.
members of a ship’s crew
From this reading FLENTON HANDS.
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "I reckon you'll have to speak to him.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading LANCE CLEAVERAGE'S wife had been many weeks in the home of her grandfather when it was noticed that Flenton Hands made occasion to come very frequently to the Gentry place.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "I reckon you'll have to speak to him.
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From this reading LANCE CLEAVERAGE'S wife had been many weeks in the home of her grandfather when it was noticed that Flenton Hands made occasion to come very frequently to the Gentry place.
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From this reading Ajax was well off, for the mountains, and they had always been hospitable; there was much coming and going about the farm; yet the presence of this visitor could not but be noted.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I reckon you'll have to speak to him.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading LANCE CLEAVERAGE'S wife had been many weeks in the home of her grandfather when it was noticed that Flenton Hands made occasion to come very frequently to the Gentry place.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading LANCE CLEAVERAGE'S wife had been many weeks in the home of her grandfather when it was noticed that Flenton Hands made occasion to come very frequently to the Gentry place.
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From this reading LANCE CLEAVERAGE'S wife had been many weeks in the home of her grandfather when it was noticed that Flenton Hands made occasion to come very frequently to the Gentry place.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading LANCE CLEAVERAGE'S wife had been many weeks in the home of her grandfather when it was noticed that Flenton Hands made occasion to come very frequently to the Gentry place.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading LANCE CLEAVERAGE'S wife had been many weeks in the home of her grandfather when it was noticed that Flenton Hands made occasion to come very frequently to the Gentry place.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Ajax was well off, for the mountains, and they had always been hospitable; there was much coming and going about the farm; yet the presence of this visitor could not but be noted.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Ajax was well off, for the mountains, and they had always been hospitable; there was much coming and going about the farm; yet the presence of this visitor could not but be noted.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Ajax was well off, for the mountains, and they had always been hospitable; there was much coming and going about the farm; yet the presence of this visitor could not but be noted.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Ajax was well off, for the mountains, and they had always been hospitable; there was much coming and going about the farm; yet the presence of this visitor could not but be noted.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading LANCE CLEAVERAGE'S wife had been many weeks in the home of her grandfather when it was noticed that Flenton Hands made occasion to come very frequently to the Gentry place.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading LANCE CLEAVERAGE'S wife had been many weeks in the home of her grandfather when it was noticed that Flenton Hands made occasion to come very frequently to the Gentry place.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Pappy," Octavia said finally.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading LANCE CLEAVERAGE'S wife had been many weeks in the home of her grandfather when it was noticed that Flenton Hands made occasion to come very frequently to the Gentry place.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Ajax was well off, for the mountains, and they had always been hospitable; there was much coming and going about the farm; yet the presence of this visitor could not but be noted.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Pappy," Octavia said finally.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading LANCE CLEAVERAGE'S wife had been many weeks in the home of her grandfather when it was noticed that Flenton Hands made occasion to come very frequently to the Gentry place.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Ajax was well off, for the mountains, and they had always been hospitable; there was much coming and going about the farm; yet the presence of this visitor could not but be noted.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I reckon you'll have to speak to him.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Pappy," Octavia said finally.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I reckon you'll have to speak to him.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading LANCE CLEAVERAGE'S wife had been many weeks in the home of her grandfather when it was noticed that Flenton Hands made occasion to come very frequently to the Gentry place.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading LANCE CLEAVERAGE'S wife had been many weeks in the home of her grandfather when it was noticed that Flenton Hands made occasion to come very frequently to the Gentry place.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Ajax was well off, for the mountains, and they had always been hospitable; there was much coming and going about the farm; yet the presence of this visitor could not but be noted.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Ajax was well off, for the mountains, and they had always been hospitable; there was much coming and going about the farm; yet the presence of this visitor could not but be noted.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Ajax was well off, for the mountains, and they had always been hospitable; there was much coming and going about the farm; yet the presence of this visitor could not but be noted.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading LANCE CLEAVERAGE'S wife had been many weeks in the home of her grandfather when it was noticed that Flenton Hands made occasion to come very frequently to the Gentry place.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading LANCE CLEAVERAGE'S wife had been many weeks in the home of her grandfather when it was noticed that Flenton Hands made occasion to come very frequently to the Gentry place.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Ajax was well off, for the mountains, and they had always been hospitable; there was much coming and going about the farm; yet the presence of this visitor could not but be noted.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading LANCE CLEAVERAGE'S wife had been many weeks in the home of her grandfather when it was noticed that Flenton Hands made occasion to come very frequently to the Gentry place.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading LANCE CLEAVERAGE'S wife had been many weeks in the home of her grandfather when it was noticed that Flenton Hands made occasion to come very frequently to the Gentry place.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Ajax was well off, for the mountains, and they had always been hospitable; there was much coming and going about the farm; yet the presence of this visitor could not but be noted.
at the time that
From this reading LANCE CLEAVERAGE'S wife had been many weeks in the home of her grandfather when it was noticed that Flenton Hands made occasion to come very frequently to the Gentry place.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading LANCE CLEAVERAGE'S wife had been many weeks in the home of her grandfather when it was noticed that Flenton Hands made occasion to come very frequently to the Gentry place.
but in spite of that
From this reading Ajax was well off, for the mountains, and they had always been hospitable; there was much coming and going about the farm; yet the presence of this visitor could not but be noted.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I reckon you'll have to speak to him.
