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110
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From this reading VIII.--CHAP ENTERS THE FOG 64 IX.--CHAP’S IRON HEEL 71 X.--IN WHICH A STORY IS TOLD 82 XI.--PHILIP IS BROUGHT TO A HALT 91 XII.--EMILE TOURON 99 XIII.--OLD BRUDEN FINDS HIS MASTER 110 XIV.--PHŒNIX SEES HIS DUTY AND DOES IT 119 XV.--THE FIRE ON THE THOMAS WISTAR 128
119
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From this reading VIII.--CHAP ENTERS THE FOG 64 IX.--CHAP’S IRON HEEL 71 X.--IN WHICH A STORY IS TOLD 82 XI.--PHILIP IS BROUGHT TO A HALT 91 XII.--EMILE TOURON 99 XIII.--OLD BRUDEN FINDS HIS MASTER 110 XIV.--PHŒNIX SEES HIS DUTY AND DOES IT 119 XV.--THE FIRE ON THE THOMAS WISTAR 128
128
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From this reading VIII.--CHAP ENTERS THE FOG 64 IX.--CHAP’S IRON HEEL 71 X.--IN WHICH A STORY IS TOLD 82 XI.--PHILIP IS BROUGHT TO A HALT 91 XII.--EMILE TOURON 99 XIII.--OLD BRUDEN FINDS HIS MASTER 110 XIV.--PHŒNIX SEES HIS DUTY AND DOES IT 119 XV.--THE FIRE ON THE THOMAS WISTAR 128
15
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From this reading _CONTENTS_ CHAPTER PAGE I.--OLD BRUDEN 7 II.--IN WHICH PHILIP IS VERY MUCH AMAZED 15 III.--OLD BRUDEN MAKES A MOVE 22 IV.--IN WHICH CHAP SHOOTS A LITTLE AND PLANS A GREAT DEAL 32 V.--THE MASTER’S GUN 40 VI.--ARABIAN BLOOD 50 VII.--WHAT JOUNCER PUT HIS FOOT INTO 55
22
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From this reading _CONTENTS_ CHAPTER PAGE I.--OLD BRUDEN 7 II.--IN WHICH PHILIP IS VERY MUCH AMAZED 15 III.--OLD BRUDEN MAKES A MOVE 22 IV.--IN WHICH CHAP SHOOTS A LITTLE AND PLANS A GREAT DEAL 32 V.--THE MASTER’S GUN 40 VI.--ARABIAN BLOOD 50 VII.--WHAT JOUNCER PUT HIS FOOT INTO 55
32
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From this reading _CONTENTS_ CHAPTER PAGE I.--OLD BRUDEN 7 II.--IN WHICH PHILIP IS VERY MUCH AMAZED 15 III.--OLD BRUDEN MAKES A MOVE 22 IV.--IN WHICH CHAP SHOOTS A LITTLE AND PLANS A GREAT DEAL 32 V.--THE MASTER’S GUN 40 VI.--ARABIAN BLOOD 50 VII.--WHAT JOUNCER PUT HIS FOOT INTO 55
40
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From this reading _CONTENTS_ CHAPTER PAGE I.--OLD BRUDEN 7 II.--IN WHICH PHILIP IS VERY MUCH AMAZED 15 III.--OLD BRUDEN MAKES A MOVE 22 IV.--IN WHICH CHAP SHOOTS A LITTLE AND PLANS A GREAT DEAL 32 V.--THE MASTER’S GUN 40 VI.--ARABIAN BLOOD 50 VII.--WHAT JOUNCER PUT HIS FOOT INTO 55
50
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From this reading _CONTENTS_ CHAPTER PAGE I.--OLD BRUDEN 7 II.--IN WHICH PHILIP IS VERY MUCH AMAZED 15 III.--OLD BRUDEN MAKES A MOVE 22 IV.--IN WHICH CHAP SHOOTS A LITTLE AND PLANS A GREAT DEAL 32 V.--THE MASTER’S GUN 40 VI.--ARABIAN BLOOD 50 VII.--WHAT JOUNCER PUT HIS FOOT INTO 55
55
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From this reading _CONTENTS_ CHAPTER PAGE I.--OLD BRUDEN 7 II.--IN WHICH PHILIP IS VERY MUCH AMAZED 15 III.--OLD BRUDEN MAKES A MOVE 22 IV.--IN WHICH CHAP SHOOTS A LITTLE AND PLANS A GREAT DEAL 32 V.--THE MASTER’S GUN 40 VI.--ARABIAN BLOOD 50 VII.--WHAT JOUNCER PUT HIS FOOT INTO 55
64
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From this reading VIII.--CHAP ENTERS THE FOG 64 IX.--CHAP’S IRON HEEL 71 X.--IN WHICH A STORY IS TOLD 82 XI.--PHILIP IS BROUGHT TO A HALT 91 XII.--EMILE TOURON 99 XIII.--OLD BRUDEN FINDS HIS MASTER 110 XIV.--PHŒNIX SEES HIS DUTY AND DOES IT 119 XV.--THE FIRE ON THE THOMAS WISTAR 128
7
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From this reading _CONTENTS_ CHAPTER PAGE I.--OLD BRUDEN 7 II.--IN WHICH PHILIP IS VERY MUCH AMAZED 15 III.--OLD BRUDEN MAKES A MOVE 22 IV.--IN WHICH CHAP SHOOTS A LITTLE AND PLANS A GREAT DEAL 32 V.--THE MASTER’S GUN 40 VI.--ARABIAN BLOOD 50 VII.--WHAT JOUNCER PUT HIS FOOT INTO 55
71
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From this reading VIII.--CHAP ENTERS THE FOG 64 IX.--CHAP’S IRON HEEL 71 X.--IN WHICH A STORY IS TOLD 82 XI.--PHILIP IS BROUGHT TO A HALT 91 XII.--EMILE TOURON 99 XIII.--OLD BRUDEN FINDS HIS MASTER 110 XIV.--PHŒNIX SEES HIS DUTY AND DOES IT 119 XV.--THE FIRE ON THE THOMAS WISTAR 128
82
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From this reading VIII.--CHAP ENTERS THE FOG 64 IX.--CHAP’S IRON HEEL 71 X.--IN WHICH A STORY IS TOLD 82 XI.--PHILIP IS BROUGHT TO A HALT 91 XII.--EMILE TOURON 99 XIII.--OLD BRUDEN FINDS HIS MASTER 110 XIV.--PHŒNIX SEES HIS DUTY AND DOES IT 119 XV.--THE FIRE ON THE THOMAS WISTAR 128
91
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From this reading VIII.--CHAP ENTERS THE FOG 64 IX.--CHAP’S IRON HEEL 71 X.--IN WHICH A STORY IS TOLD 82 XI.--PHILIP IS BROUGHT TO A HALT 91 XII.--EMILE TOURON 99 XIII.--OLD BRUDEN FINDS HIS MASTER 110 XIV.--PHŒNIX SEES HIS DUTY AND DOES IT 119 XV.--THE FIRE ON THE THOMAS WISTAR 128
99
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From this reading VIII.--CHAP ENTERS THE FOG 64 IX.--CHAP’S IRON HEEL 71 X.--IN WHICH A STORY IS TOLD 82 XI.--PHILIP IS BROUGHT TO A HALT 91 XII.--EMILE TOURON 99 XIII.--OLD BRUDEN FINDS HIS MASTER 110 XIV.--PHŒNIX SEES HIS DUTY AND DOES IT 119 XV.--THE FIRE ON THE THOMAS WISTAR 128
adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _The Young Master of Hyson Hall_ _Author of “Captain Chap,” “Rudder Grange,” etc._ (_By the Author_) This story was originally published in a paper for boys, under the title of “Philip Berkeley; or, the Master’s Gun.”
AMAZED
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andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It has recently been thoroughly revised, and a new title, which better expresses the import and purposes of the story, has been given to it upon this its first appearance in book form.
appearancenounUS /ˈappearance/
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading It has recently been thoroughly revised, and a new title, which better expresses the import and purposes of the story, has been given to it upon this its first appearance in book form.
appeared
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From this reading Those who may remember the story as it originally appeared will find that the master’s gun still exercises the same subtle influence over the fortunes of the Master of Hyson Hall as it did when it enjoyed the honor of a place in the title.
ARABIAN
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From this reading _CONTENTS_ CHAPTER PAGE I.--OLD BRUDEN 7 II.--IN WHICH PHILIP IS VERY MUCH AMAZED 15 III.--OLD BRUDEN MAKES A MOVE 22 IV.--IN WHICH CHAP SHOOTS A LITTLE AND PLANS A GREAT DEAL 32 V.--THE MASTER’S GUN 40 VI.--ARABIAN BLOOD 50 VII.--WHAT JOUNCER PUT HIS FOOT INTO 55
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Those who may remember the story as it originally appeared will find that the master’s gun still exercises the same subtle influence over the fortunes of the Master of Hyson Hall as it did when it enjoyed the honor of a place in the title.
Author
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From this reading _The Young Master of Hyson Hall_ _Author of “Captain Chap,” “Rudder Grange,” etc._ (_By the Author_) This story was originally published in a paper for boys, under the title of “Philip Berkeley; or, the Master’s Gun.”
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It has recently been thoroughly revised, and a new title, which better expresses the import and purposes of the story, has been given to it upon this its first appearance in book form.
Berkeley
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From this reading _The Young Master of Hyson Hall_ _Author of “Captain Chap,” “Rudder Grange,” etc._ (_By the Author_) This story was originally published in a paper for boys, under the title of “Philip Berkeley; or, the Master’s Gun.”
better
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From this reading It has recently been thoroughly revised, and a new title, which better expresses the import and purposes of the story, has been given to it upon this its first appearance in book form.
BLOODnounUS /blood/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading _CONTENTS_ CHAPTER PAGE I.--OLD BRUDEN 7 II.--IN WHICH PHILIP IS VERY MUCH AMAZED 15 III.--OLD BRUDEN MAKES A MOVE 22 IV.--IN WHICH CHAP SHOOTS A LITTLE AND PLANS A GREAT DEAL 32 V.--THE MASTER’S GUN 40 VI.--ARABIAN BLOOD 50 VII.--WHAT JOUNCER PUT HIS FOOT INTO 55
book
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From this reading It has recently been thoroughly revised, and a new title, which better expresses the import and purposes of the story, has been given to it upon this its first appearance in book form.
boys
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From this reading _The Young Master of Hyson Hall_ _Author of “Captain Chap,” “Rudder Grange,” etc._ (_By the Author_) This story was originally published in a paper for boys, under the title of “Philip Berkeley; or, the Master’s Gun.”
BROUGHTnounUS /ˈbrought/
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading VIII.--CHAP ENTERS THE FOG 64 IX.--CHAP’S IRON HEEL 71 X.--IN WHICH A STORY IS TOLD 82 XI.--PHILIP IS BROUGHT TO A HALT 91 XII.--EMILE TOURON 99 XIII.--OLD BRUDEN FINDS HIS MASTER 110 XIV.--PHŒNIX SEES HIS DUTY AND DOES IT 119 XV.--THE FIRE ON THE THOMAS WISTAR 128
BRUDEN
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From this reading _CONTENTS_ CHAPTER PAGE I.--OLD BRUDEN 7 II.--IN WHICH PHILIP IS VERY MUCH AMAZED 15 III.--OLD BRUDEN MAKES A MOVE 22 IV.--IN WHICH CHAP SHOOTS A LITTLE AND PLANS A GREAT DEAL 32 V.--THE MASTER’S GUN 40 VI.--ARABIAN BLOOD 50 VII.--WHAT JOUNCER PUT HIS FOOT INTO 55
ByprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading _The Young Master of Hyson Hall_ _Author of “Captain Chap,” “Rudder Grange,” etc._ (_By the Author_) This story was originally published in a paper for boys, under the title of “Philip Berkeley; or, the Master’s Gun.”
CaptainnounUS /ˈcaptain/
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading _The Young Master of Hyson Hall_ _Author of “Captain Chap,” “Rudder Grange,” etc._ (_By the Author_) This story was originally published in a paper for boys, under the title of “Philip Berkeley; or, the Master’s Gun.”
Chap
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From this reading _The Young Master of Hyson Hall_ _Author of “Captain Chap,” “Rudder Grange,” etc._ (_By the Author_) This story was originally published in a paper for boys, under the title of “Philip Berkeley; or, the Master’s Gun.”
CHAP'S
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From this reading VIII.--CHAP ENTERS THE FOG 64 IX.--CHAP’S IRON HEEL 71 X.--IN WHICH A STORY IS TOLD 82 XI.--PHILIP IS BROUGHT TO A HALT 91 XII.--EMILE TOURON 99 XIII.--OLD BRUDEN FINDS HIS MASTER 110 XIV.--PHŒNIX SEES HIS DUTY AND DOES IT 119 XV.--THE FIRE ON THE THOMAS WISTAR 128
CHAPTER
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From this reading _CONTENTS_ CHAPTER PAGE I.--OLD BRUDEN 7 II.--IN WHICH PHILIP IS VERY MUCH AMAZED 15 III.--OLD BRUDEN MAKES A MOVE 22 IV.--IN WHICH CHAP SHOOTS A LITTLE AND PLANS A GREAT DEAL 32 V.--THE MASTER’S GUN 40 VI.--ARABIAN BLOOD 50 VII.--WHAT JOUNCER PUT HIS FOOT INTO 55
CONTENTS
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From this reading _CONTENTS_ CHAPTER PAGE I.--OLD BRUDEN 7 II.--IN WHICH PHILIP IS VERY MUCH AMAZED 15 III.--OLD BRUDEN MAKES A MOVE 22 IV.--IN WHICH CHAP SHOOTS A LITTLE AND PLANS A GREAT DEAL 32 V.--THE MASTER’S GUN 40 VI.--ARABIAN BLOOD 50 VII.--WHAT JOUNCER PUT HIS FOOT INTO 55
DEAL
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From this reading _CONTENTS_ CHAPTER PAGE I.--OLD BRUDEN 7 II.--IN WHICH PHILIP IS VERY MUCH AMAZED 15 III.--OLD BRUDEN MAKES A MOVE 22 IV.--IN WHICH CHAP SHOOTS A LITTLE AND PLANS A GREAT DEAL 32 V.--THE MASTER’S GUN 40 VI.--ARABIAN BLOOD 50 VII.--WHAT JOUNCER PUT HIS FOOT INTO 55
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Those who may remember the story as it originally appeared will find that the master’s gun still exercises the same subtle influence over the fortunes of the Master of Hyson Hall as it did when it enjoyed the honor of a place in the title.
DOESauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading VIII.--CHAP ENTERS THE FOG 64 IX.--CHAP’S IRON HEEL 71 X.--IN WHICH A STORY IS TOLD 82 XI.--PHILIP IS BROUGHT TO A HALT 91 XII.--EMILE TOURON 99 XIII.--OLD BRUDEN FINDS HIS MASTER 110 XIV.--PHŒNIX SEES HIS DUTY AND DOES IT 119 XV.--THE FIRE ON THE THOMAS WISTAR 128
DUTYnounUS /ˈduːti/
a responsibility that must be carried out
From this reading VIII.--CHAP ENTERS THE FOG 64 IX.--CHAP’S IRON HEEL 71 X.--IN WHICH A STORY IS TOLD 82 XI.--PHILIP IS BROUGHT TO A HALT 91 XII.--EMILE TOURON 99 XIII.--OLD BRUDEN FINDS HIS MASTER 110 XIV.--PHŒNIX SEES HIS DUTY AND DOES IT 119 XV.--THE FIRE ON THE THOMAS WISTAR 128
EMILE
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From this reading VIII.--CHAP ENTERS THE FOG 64 IX.--CHAP’S IRON HEEL 71 X.--IN WHICH A STORY IS TOLD 82 XI.--PHILIP IS BROUGHT TO A HALT 91 XII.--EMILE TOURON 99 XIII.--OLD BRUDEN FINDS HIS MASTER 110 XIV.--PHŒNIX SEES HIS DUTY AND DOES IT 119 XV.--THE FIRE ON THE THOMAS WISTAR 128
enjoyed
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From this reading Those who may remember the story as it originally appeared will find that the master’s gun still exercises the same subtle influence over the fortunes of the Master of Hyson Hall as it did when it enjoyed the honor of a place in the title.
ENTERS
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From this reading VIII.--CHAP ENTERS THE FOG 64 IX.--CHAP’S IRON HEEL 71 X.--IN WHICH A STORY IS TOLD 82 XI.--PHILIP IS BROUGHT TO A HALT 91 XII.--EMILE TOURON 99 XIII.--OLD BRUDEN FINDS HIS MASTER 110 XIV.--PHŒNIX SEES HIS DUTY AND DOES IT 119 XV.--THE FIRE ON THE THOMAS WISTAR 128
etc
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From this reading _The Young Master of Hyson Hall_ _Author of “Captain Chap,” “Rudder Grange,” etc._ (_By the Author_) This story was originally published in a paper for boys, under the title of “Philip Berkeley; or, the Master’s Gun.”
exercises
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From this reading Those who may remember the story as it originally appeared will find that the master’s gun still exercises the same subtle influence over the fortunes of the Master of Hyson Hall as it did when it enjoyed the honor of a place in the title.
expresses
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From this reading It has recently been thoroughly revised, and a new title, which better expresses the import and purposes of the story, has been given to it upon this its first appearance in book form.
find
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From this reading Those who may remember the story as it originally appeared will find that the master’s gun still exercises the same subtle influence over the fortunes of the Master of Hyson Hall as it did when it enjoyed the honor of a place in the title.
FINDS
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From this reading VIII.--CHAP ENTERS THE FOG 64 IX.--CHAP’S IRON HEEL 71 X.--IN WHICH A STORY IS TOLD 82 XI.--PHILIP IS BROUGHT TO A HALT 91 XII.--EMILE TOURON 99 XIII.--OLD BRUDEN FINDS HIS MASTER 110 XIV.--PHŒNIX SEES HIS DUTY AND DOES IT 119 XV.--THE FIRE ON THE THOMAS WISTAR 128
FIRE
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From this reading VIII.--CHAP ENTERS THE FOG 64 IX.--CHAP’S IRON HEEL 71 X.--IN WHICH A STORY IS TOLD 82 XI.--PHILIP IS BROUGHT TO A HALT 91 XII.--EMILE TOURON 99 XIII.--OLD BRUDEN FINDS HIS MASTER 110 XIV.--PHŒNIX SEES HIS DUTY AND DOES IT 119 XV.--THE FIRE ON THE THOMAS WISTAR 128
firstnounUS /first/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading It has recently been thoroughly revised, and a new title, which better expresses the import and purposes of the story, has been given to it upon this its first appearance in book form.
FOG
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From this reading VIII.--CHAP ENTERS THE FOG 64 IX.--CHAP’S IRON HEEL 71 X.--IN WHICH A STORY IS TOLD 82 XI.--PHILIP IS BROUGHT TO A HALT 91 XII.--EMILE TOURON 99 XIII.--OLD BRUDEN FINDS HIS MASTER 110 XIV.--PHŒNIX SEES HIS DUTY AND DOES IT 119 XV.--THE FIRE ON THE THOMAS WISTAR 128
FOOTnounUS /foot/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading _CONTENTS_ CHAPTER PAGE I.--OLD BRUDEN 7 II.--IN WHICH PHILIP IS VERY MUCH AMAZED 15 III.--OLD BRUDEN MAKES A MOVE 22 IV.--IN WHICH CHAP SHOOTS A LITTLE AND PLANS A GREAT DEAL 32 V.--THE MASTER’S GUN 40 VI.--ARABIAN BLOOD 50 VII.--WHAT JOUNCER PUT HIS FOOT INTO 55
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading _The Young Master of Hyson Hall_ _Author of “Captain Chap,” “Rudder Grange,” etc._ (_By the Author_) This story was originally published in a paper for boys, under the title of “Philip Berkeley; or, the Master’s Gun.”
form
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From this reading It has recently been thoroughly revised, and a new title, which better expresses the import and purposes of the story, has been given to it upon this its first appearance in book form.
fortunes
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From this reading Those who may remember the story as it originally appeared will find that the master’s gun still exercises the same subtle influence over the fortunes of the Master of Hyson Hall as it did when it enjoyed the honor of a place in the title.
given
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From this reading It has recently been thoroughly revised, and a new title, which better expresses the import and purposes of the story, has been given to it upon this its first appearance in book form.
Grange
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From this reading _The Young Master of Hyson Hall_ _Author of “Captain Chap,” “Rudder Grange,” etc._ (_By the Author_) This story was originally published in a paper for boys, under the title of “Philip Berkeley; or, the Master’s Gun.”
GREATnounUS /great/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading _CONTENTS_ CHAPTER PAGE I.--OLD BRUDEN 7 II.--IN WHICH PHILIP IS VERY MUCH AMAZED 15 III.--OLD BRUDEN MAKES A MOVE 22 IV.--IN WHICH CHAP SHOOTS A LITTLE AND PLANS A GREAT DEAL 32 V.--THE MASTER’S GUN 40 VI.--ARABIAN BLOOD 50 VII.--WHAT JOUNCER PUT HIS FOOT INTO 55
Gun
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From this reading _The Young Master of Hyson Hall_ _Author of “Captain Chap,” “Rudder Grange,” etc._ (_By the Author_) This story was originally published in a paper for boys, under the title of “Philip Berkeley; or, the Master’s Gun.”
Hall
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From this reading _The Young Master of Hyson Hall_ _Author of “Captain Chap,” “Rudder Grange,” etc._ (_By the Author_) This story was originally published in a paper for boys, under the title of “Philip Berkeley; or, the Master’s Gun.”
HALT
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From this reading VIII.--CHAP ENTERS THE FOG 64 IX.--CHAP’S IRON HEEL 71 X.--IN WHICH A STORY IS TOLD 82 XI.--PHILIP IS BROUGHT TO A HALT 91 XII.--EMILE TOURON 99 XIII.--OLD BRUDEN FINDS HIS MASTER 110 XIV.--PHŒNIX SEES HIS DUTY AND DOES IT 119 XV.--THE FIRE ON THE THOMAS WISTAR 128
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It has recently been thoroughly revised, and a new title, which better expresses the import and purposes of the story, has been given to it upon this its first appearance in book form.
HEEL
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From this reading VIII.--CHAP ENTERS THE FOG 64 IX.--CHAP’S IRON HEEL 71 X.--IN WHICH A STORY IS TOLD 82 XI.--PHILIP IS BROUGHT TO A HALT 91 XII.--EMILE TOURON 99 XIII.--OLD BRUDEN FINDS HIS MASTER 110 XIV.--PHŒNIX SEES HIS DUTY AND DOES IT 119 XV.--THE FIRE ON THE THOMAS WISTAR 128
HISdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading _CONTENTS_ CHAPTER PAGE I.--OLD BRUDEN 7 II.--IN WHICH PHILIP IS VERY MUCH AMAZED 15 III.--OLD BRUDEN MAKES A MOVE 22 IV.--IN WHICH CHAP SHOOTS A LITTLE AND PLANS A GREAT DEAL 32 V.--THE MASTER’S GUN 40 VI.--ARABIAN BLOOD 50 VII.--WHAT JOUNCER PUT HIS FOOT INTO 55
honor
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From this reading Those who may remember the story as it originally appeared will find that the master’s gun still exercises the same subtle influence over the fortunes of the Master of Hyson Hall as it did when it enjoyed the honor of a place in the title.
Hyson
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From this reading _The Young Master of Hyson Hall_ _Author of “Captain Chap,” “Rudder Grange,” etc._ (_By the Author_) This story was originally published in a paper for boys, under the title of “Philip Berkeley; or, the Master’s Gun.”
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading _CONTENTS_ CHAPTER PAGE I.--OLD BRUDEN 7 II.--IN WHICH PHILIP IS VERY MUCH AMAZED 15 III.--OLD BRUDEN MAKES A MOVE 22 IV.--IN WHICH CHAP SHOOTS A LITTLE AND PLANS A GREAT DEAL 32 V.--THE MASTER’S GUN 40 VI.--ARABIAN BLOOD 50 VII.--WHAT JOUNCER PUT HIS FOOT INTO 55
II
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From this reading _CONTENTS_ CHAPTER PAGE I.--OLD BRUDEN 7 II.--IN WHICH PHILIP IS VERY MUCH AMAZED 15 III.--OLD BRUDEN MAKES A MOVE 22 IV.--IN WHICH CHAP SHOOTS A LITTLE AND PLANS A GREAT DEAL 32 V.--THE MASTER’S GUN 40 VI.--ARABIAN BLOOD 50 VII.--WHAT JOUNCER PUT HIS FOOT INTO 55
III
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From this reading _CONTENTS_ CHAPTER PAGE I.--OLD BRUDEN 7 II.--IN WHICH PHILIP IS VERY MUCH AMAZED 15 III.--OLD BRUDEN MAKES A MOVE 22 IV.--IN WHICH CHAP SHOOTS A LITTLE AND PLANS A GREAT DEAL 32 V.--THE MASTER’S GUN 40 VI.--ARABIAN BLOOD 50 VII.--WHAT JOUNCER PUT HIS FOOT INTO 55
import
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From this reading It has recently been thoroughly revised, and a new title, which better expresses the import and purposes of the story, has been given to it upon this its first appearance in book form.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _The Young Master of Hyson Hall_ _Author of “Captain Chap,” “Rudder Grange,” etc._ (_By the Author_) This story was originally published in a paper for boys, under the title of “Philip Berkeley; or, the Master’s Gun.”
influence
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From this reading Those who may remember the story as it originally appeared will find that the master’s gun still exercises the same subtle influence over the fortunes of the Master of Hyson Hall as it did when it enjoyed the honor of a place in the title.
INTOprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading _CONTENTS_ CHAPTER PAGE I.--OLD BRUDEN 7 II.--IN WHICH PHILIP IS VERY MUCH AMAZED 15 III.--OLD BRUDEN MAKES A MOVE 22 IV.--IN WHICH CHAP SHOOTS A LITTLE AND PLANS A GREAT DEAL 32 V.--THE MASTER’S GUN 40 VI.--ARABIAN BLOOD 50 VII.--WHAT JOUNCER PUT HIS FOOT INTO 55
IRON
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From this reading VIII.--CHAP ENTERS THE FOG 64 IX.--CHAP’S IRON HEEL 71 X.--IN WHICH A STORY IS TOLD 82 XI.--PHILIP IS BROUGHT TO A HALT 91 XII.--EMILE TOURON 99 XIII.--OLD BRUDEN FINDS HIS MASTER 110 XIV.--PHŒNIX SEES HIS DUTY AND DOES IT 119 XV.--THE FIRE ON THE THOMAS WISTAR 128
ISauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _CONTENTS_ CHAPTER PAGE I.--OLD BRUDEN 7 II.--IN WHICH PHILIP IS VERY MUCH AMAZED 15 III.--OLD BRUDEN MAKES A MOVE 22 IV.--IN WHICH CHAP SHOOTS A LITTLE AND PLANS A GREAT DEAL 32 V.--THE MASTER’S GUN 40 VI.--ARABIAN BLOOD 50 VII.--WHAT JOUNCER PUT HIS FOOT INTO 55
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It has recently been thoroughly revised, and a new title, which better expresses the import and purposes of the story, has been given to it upon this its first appearance in book form.
itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading It has recently been thoroughly revised, and a new title, which better expresses the import and purposes of the story, has been given to it upon this its first appearance in book form.
IV
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From this reading _CONTENTS_ CHAPTER PAGE I.--OLD BRUDEN 7 II.--IN WHICH PHILIP IS VERY MUCH AMAZED 15 III.--OLD BRUDEN MAKES A MOVE 22 IV.--IN WHICH CHAP SHOOTS A LITTLE AND PLANS A GREAT DEAL 32 V.--THE MASTER’S GUN 40 VI.--ARABIAN BLOOD 50 VII.--WHAT JOUNCER PUT HIS FOOT INTO 55
IX
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From this reading VIII.--CHAP ENTERS THE FOG 64 IX.--CHAP’S IRON HEEL 71 X.--IN WHICH A STORY IS TOLD 82 XI.--PHILIP IS BROUGHT TO A HALT 91 XII.--EMILE TOURON 99 XIII.--OLD BRUDEN FINDS HIS MASTER 110 XIV.--PHŒNIX SEES HIS DUTY AND DOES IT 119 XV.--THE FIRE ON THE THOMAS WISTAR 128
JOUNCER
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From this reading _CONTENTS_ CHAPTER PAGE I.--OLD BRUDEN 7 II.--IN WHICH PHILIP IS VERY MUCH AMAZED 15 III.--OLD BRUDEN MAKES A MOVE 22 IV.--IN WHICH CHAP SHOOTS A LITTLE AND PLANS A GREAT DEAL 32 V.--THE MASTER’S GUN 40 VI.--ARABIAN BLOOD 50 VII.--WHAT JOUNCER PUT HIS FOOT INTO 55
LITTLEnounUS /little/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading _CONTENTS_ CHAPTER PAGE I.--OLD BRUDEN 7 II.--IN WHICH PHILIP IS VERY MUCH AMAZED 15 III.--OLD BRUDEN MAKES A MOVE 22 IV.--IN WHICH CHAP SHOOTS A LITTLE AND PLANS A GREAT DEAL 32 V.--THE MASTER’S GUN 40 VI.--ARABIAN BLOOD 50 VII.--WHAT JOUNCER PUT HIS FOOT INTO 55
MAKES
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From this reading _CONTENTS_ CHAPTER PAGE I.--OLD BRUDEN 7 II.--IN WHICH PHILIP IS VERY MUCH AMAZED 15 III.--OLD BRUDEN MAKES A MOVE 22 IV.--IN WHICH CHAP SHOOTS A LITTLE AND PLANS A GREAT DEAL 32 V.--THE MASTER’S GUN 40 VI.--ARABIAN BLOOD 50 VII.--WHAT JOUNCER PUT HIS FOOT INTO 55
Master
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From this reading _The Young Master of Hyson Hall_ _Author of “Captain Chap,” “Rudder Grange,” etc._ (_By the Author_) This story was originally published in a paper for boys, under the title of “Philip Berkeley; or, the Master’s Gun.”
Master's
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From this reading _The Young Master of Hyson Hall_ _Author of “Captain Chap,” “Rudder Grange,” etc._ (_By the Author_) This story was originally published in a paper for boys, under the title of “Philip Berkeley; or, the Master’s Gun.”
maymodal verbUS /meɪ/
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading Those who may remember the story as it originally appeared will find that the master’s gun still exercises the same subtle influence over the fortunes of the Master of Hyson Hall as it did when it enjoyed the honor of a place in the title.
MOVE
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From this reading _CONTENTS_ CHAPTER PAGE I.--OLD BRUDEN 7 II.--IN WHICH PHILIP IS VERY MUCH AMAZED 15 III.--OLD BRUDEN MAKES A MOVE 22 IV.--IN WHICH CHAP SHOOTS A LITTLE AND PLANS A GREAT DEAL 32 V.--THE MASTER’S GUN 40 VI.--ARABIAN BLOOD 50 VII.--WHAT JOUNCER PUT HIS FOOT INTO 55
MUCH
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From this reading _CONTENTS_ CHAPTER PAGE I.--OLD BRUDEN 7 II.--IN WHICH PHILIP IS VERY MUCH AMAZED 15 III.--OLD BRUDEN MAKES A MOVE 22 IV.--IN WHICH CHAP SHOOTS A LITTLE AND PLANS A GREAT DEAL 32 V.--THE MASTER’S GUN 40 VI.--ARABIAN BLOOD 50 VII.--WHAT JOUNCER PUT HIS FOOT INTO 55
new
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From this reading It has recently been thoroughly revised, and a new title, which better expresses the import and purposes of the story, has been given to it upon this its first appearance in book form.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _The Young Master of Hyson Hall_ _Author of “Captain Chap,” “Rudder Grange,” etc._ (_By the Author_) This story was originally published in a paper for boys, under the title of “Philip Berkeley; or, the Master’s Gun.”
OLD
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From this reading _CONTENTS_ CHAPTER PAGE I.--OLD BRUDEN 7 II.--IN WHICH PHILIP IS VERY MUCH AMAZED 15 III.--OLD BRUDEN MAKES A MOVE 22 IV.--IN WHICH CHAP SHOOTS A LITTLE AND PLANS A GREAT DEAL 32 V.--THE MASTER’S GUN 40 VI.--ARABIAN BLOOD 50 VII.--WHAT JOUNCER PUT HIS FOOT INTO 55
ONprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading VIII.--CHAP ENTERS THE FOG 64 IX.--CHAP’S IRON HEEL 71 X.--IN WHICH A STORY IS TOLD 82 XI.--PHILIP IS BROUGHT TO A HALT 91 XII.--EMILE TOURON 99 XIII.--OLD BRUDEN FINDS HIS MASTER 110 XIV.--PHŒNIX SEES HIS DUTY AND DOES IT 119 XV.--THE FIRE ON THE THOMAS WISTAR 128
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading _The Young Master of Hyson Hall_ _Author of “Captain Chap,” “Rudder Grange,” etc._ (_By the Author_) This story was originally published in a paper for boys, under the title of “Philip Berkeley; or, the Master’s Gun.”
originally
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From this reading _The Young Master of Hyson Hall_ _Author of “Captain Chap,” “Rudder Grange,” etc._ (_By the Author_) This story was originally published in a paper for boys, under the title of “Philip Berkeley; or, the Master’s Gun.”
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Those who may remember the story as it originally appeared will find that the master’s gun still exercises the same subtle influence over the fortunes of the Master of Hyson Hall as it did when it enjoyed the honor of a place in the title.
PAGE
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From this reading _CONTENTS_ CHAPTER PAGE I.--OLD BRUDEN 7 II.--IN WHICH PHILIP IS VERY MUCH AMAZED 15 III.--OLD BRUDEN MAKES A MOVE 22 IV.--IN WHICH CHAP SHOOTS A LITTLE AND PLANS A GREAT DEAL 32 V.--THE MASTER’S GUN 40 VI.--ARABIAN BLOOD 50 VII.--WHAT JOUNCER PUT HIS FOOT INTO 55
paper
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From this reading _The Young Master of Hyson Hall_ _Author of “Captain Chap,” “Rudder Grange,” etc._ (_By the Author_) This story was originally published in a paper for boys, under the title of “Philip Berkeley; or, the Master’s Gun.”
Philip
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From this reading _The Young Master of Hyson Hall_ _Author of “Captain Chap,” “Rudder Grange,” etc._ (_By the Author_) This story was originally published in a paper for boys, under the title of “Philip Berkeley; or, the Master’s Gun.”
PHŒNIX
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From this reading VIII.--CHAP ENTERS THE FOG 64 IX.--CHAP’S IRON HEEL 71 X.--IN WHICH A STORY IS TOLD 82 XI.--PHILIP IS BROUGHT TO A HALT 91 XII.--EMILE TOURON 99 XIII.--OLD BRUDEN FINDS HIS MASTER 110 XIV.--PHŒNIX SEES HIS DUTY AND DOES IT 119 XV.--THE FIRE ON THE THOMAS WISTAR 128
place
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From this reading Those who may remember the story as it originally appeared will find that the master’s gun still exercises the same subtle influence over the fortunes of the Master of Hyson Hall as it did when it enjoyed the honor of a place in the title.
PLANS
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From this reading _CONTENTS_ CHAPTER PAGE I.--OLD BRUDEN 7 II.--IN WHICH PHILIP IS VERY MUCH AMAZED 15 III.--OLD BRUDEN MAKES A MOVE 22 IV.--IN WHICH CHAP SHOOTS A LITTLE AND PLANS A GREAT DEAL 32 V.--THE MASTER’S GUN 40 VI.--ARABIAN BLOOD 50 VII.--WHAT JOUNCER PUT HIS FOOT INTO 55
published
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From this reading _The Young Master of Hyson Hall_ _Author of “Captain Chap,” “Rudder Grange,” etc._ (_By the Author_) This story was originally published in a paper for boys, under the title of “Philip Berkeley; or, the Master’s Gun.”
purposes
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From this reading It has recently been thoroughly revised, and a new title, which better expresses the import and purposes of the story, has been given to it upon this its first appearance in book form.
PUT
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From this reading _CONTENTS_ CHAPTER PAGE I.--OLD BRUDEN 7 II.--IN WHICH PHILIP IS VERY MUCH AMAZED 15 III.--OLD BRUDEN MAKES A MOVE 22 IV.--IN WHICH CHAP SHOOTS A LITTLE AND PLANS A GREAT DEAL 32 V.--THE MASTER’S GUN 40 VI.--ARABIAN BLOOD 50 VII.--WHAT JOUNCER PUT HIS FOOT INTO 55
recently
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From this reading It has recently been thoroughly revised, and a new title, which better expresses the import and purposes of the story, has been given to it upon this its first appearance in book form.
rememberverbUS /rɪˈmɛm.bər/
To recall to mind.
From this reading Those who may remember the story as it originally appeared will find that the master’s gun still exercises the same subtle influence over the fortunes of the Master of Hyson Hall as it did when it enjoyed the honor of a place in the title.
revised
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From this reading It has recently been thoroughly revised, and a new title, which better expresses the import and purposes of the story, has been given to it upon this its first appearance in book form.
Rudder
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From this reading _The Young Master of Hyson Hall_ _Author of “Captain Chap,” “Rudder Grange,” etc._ (_By the Author_) This story was originally published in a paper for boys, under the title of “Philip Berkeley; or, the Master’s Gun.”
samenounUS /same/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Those who may remember the story as it originally appeared will find that the master’s gun still exercises the same subtle influence over the fortunes of the Master of Hyson Hall as it did when it enjoyed the honor of a place in the title.
SEES
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From this reading VIII.--CHAP ENTERS THE FOG 64 IX.--CHAP’S IRON HEEL 71 X.--IN WHICH A STORY IS TOLD 82 XI.--PHILIP IS BROUGHT TO A HALT 91 XII.--EMILE TOURON 99 XIII.--OLD BRUDEN FINDS HIS MASTER 110 XIV.--PHŒNIX SEES HIS DUTY AND DOES IT 119 XV.--THE FIRE ON THE THOMAS WISTAR 128
SHOOTS
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From this reading _CONTENTS_ CHAPTER PAGE I.--OLD BRUDEN 7 II.--IN WHICH PHILIP IS VERY MUCH AMAZED 15 III.--OLD BRUDEN MAKES A MOVE 22 IV.--IN WHICH CHAP SHOOTS A LITTLE AND PLANS A GREAT DEAL 32 V.--THE MASTER’S GUN 40 VI.--ARABIAN BLOOD 50 VII.--WHAT JOUNCER PUT HIS FOOT INTO 55
stillnounUS /still/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Those who may remember the story as it originally appeared will find that the master’s gun still exercises the same subtle influence over the fortunes of the Master of Hyson Hall as it did when it enjoyed the honor of a place in the title.
story
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From this reading _The Young Master of Hyson Hall_ _Author of “Captain Chap,” “Rudder Grange,” etc._ (_By the Author_) This story was originally published in a paper for boys, under the title of “Philip Berkeley; or, the Master’s Gun.”
subtle
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From this reading Those who may remember the story as it originally appeared will find that the master’s gun still exercises the same subtle influence over the fortunes of the Master of Hyson Hall as it did when it enjoyed the honor of a place in the title.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Those who may remember the story as it originally appeared will find that the master’s gun still exercises the same subtle influence over the fortunes of the Master of Hyson Hall as it did when it enjoyed the honor of a place in the title.
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _The Young Master of Hyson Hall_ _Author of “Captain Chap,” “Rudder Grange,” etc._ (_By the Author_) This story was originally published in a paper for boys, under the title of “Philip Berkeley; or, the Master’s Gun.”
ThisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading _The Young Master of Hyson Hall_ _Author of “Captain Chap,” “Rudder Grange,” etc._ (_By the Author_) This story was originally published in a paper for boys, under the title of “Philip Berkeley; or, the Master’s Gun.”
THOMAS
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From this reading VIII.--CHAP ENTERS THE FOG 64 IX.--CHAP’S IRON HEEL 71 X.--IN WHICH A STORY IS TOLD 82 XI.--PHILIP IS BROUGHT TO A HALT 91 XII.--EMILE TOURON 99 XIII.--OLD BRUDEN FINDS HIS MASTER 110 XIV.--PHŒNIX SEES HIS DUTY AND DOES IT 119 XV.--THE FIRE ON THE THOMAS WISTAR 128
thoroughly
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From this reading It has recently been thoroughly revised, and a new title, which better expresses the import and purposes of the story, has been given to it upon this its first appearance in book form.
ThosedeterminerUS /ðoʊz/
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Those who may remember the story as it originally appeared will find that the master’s gun still exercises the same subtle influence over the fortunes of the Master of Hyson Hall as it did when it enjoyed the honor of a place in the title.
title
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From this reading _The Young Master of Hyson Hall_ _Author of “Captain Chap,” “Rudder Grange,” etc._ (_By the Author_) This story was originally published in a paper for boys, under the title of “Philip Berkeley; or, the Master’s Gun.”
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It has recently been thoroughly revised, and a new title, which better expresses the import and purposes of the story, has been given to it upon this its first appearance in book form.
TOLDnounUS /told/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading VIII.--CHAP ENTERS THE FOG 64 IX.--CHAP’S IRON HEEL 71 X.--IN WHICH A STORY IS TOLD 82 XI.--PHILIP IS BROUGHT TO A HALT 91 XII.--EMILE TOURON 99 XIII.--OLD BRUDEN FINDS HIS MASTER 110 XIV.--PHŒNIX SEES HIS DUTY AND DOES IT 119 XV.--THE FIRE ON THE THOMAS WISTAR 128
TOURON
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From this reading VIII.--CHAP ENTERS THE FOG 64 IX.--CHAP’S IRON HEEL 71 X.--IN WHICH A STORY IS TOLD 82 XI.--PHILIP IS BROUGHT TO A HALT 91 XII.--EMILE TOURON 99 XIII.--OLD BRUDEN FINDS HIS MASTER 110 XIV.--PHŒNIX SEES HIS DUTY AND DOES IT 119 XV.--THE FIRE ON THE THOMAS WISTAR 128
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading _The Young Master of Hyson Hall_ _Author of “Captain Chap,” “Rudder Grange,” etc._ (_By the Author_) This story was originally published in a paper for boys, under the title of “Philip Berkeley; or, the Master’s Gun.”
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading It has recently been thoroughly revised, and a new title, which better expresses the import and purposes of the story, has been given to it upon this its first appearance in book form.
V
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From this reading _CONTENTS_ CHAPTER PAGE I.--OLD BRUDEN 7 II.--IN WHICH PHILIP IS VERY MUCH AMAZED 15 III.--OLD BRUDEN MAKES A MOVE 22 IV.--IN WHICH CHAP SHOOTS A LITTLE AND PLANS A GREAT DEAL 32 V.--THE MASTER’S GUN 40 VI.--ARABIAN BLOOD 50 VII.--WHAT JOUNCER PUT HIS FOOT INTO 55
VERY
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From this reading _CONTENTS_ CHAPTER PAGE I.--OLD BRUDEN 7 II.--IN WHICH PHILIP IS VERY MUCH AMAZED 15 III.--OLD BRUDEN MAKES A MOVE 22 IV.--IN WHICH CHAP SHOOTS A LITTLE AND PLANS A GREAT DEAL 32 V.--THE MASTER’S GUN 40 VI.--ARABIAN BLOOD 50 VII.--WHAT JOUNCER PUT HIS FOOT INTO 55
VI
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From this reading _CONTENTS_ CHAPTER PAGE I.--OLD BRUDEN 7 II.--IN WHICH PHILIP IS VERY MUCH AMAZED 15 III.--OLD BRUDEN MAKES A MOVE 22 IV.--IN WHICH CHAP SHOOTS A LITTLE AND PLANS A GREAT DEAL 32 V.--THE MASTER’S GUN 40 VI.--ARABIAN BLOOD 50 VII.--WHAT JOUNCER PUT HIS FOOT INTO 55
VII
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From this reading _CONTENTS_ CHAPTER PAGE I.--OLD BRUDEN 7 II.--IN WHICH PHILIP IS VERY MUCH AMAZED 15 III.--OLD BRUDEN MAKES A MOVE 22 IV.--IN WHICH CHAP SHOOTS A LITTLE AND PLANS A GREAT DEAL 32 V.--THE MASTER’S GUN 40 VI.--ARABIAN BLOOD 50 VII.--WHAT JOUNCER PUT HIS FOOT INTO 55
VIII
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From this reading VIII.--CHAP ENTERS THE FOG 64 IX.--CHAP’S IRON HEEL 71 X.--IN WHICH A STORY IS TOLD 82 XI.--PHILIP IS BROUGHT TO A HALT 91 XII.--EMILE TOURON 99 XIII.--OLD BRUDEN FINDS HIS MASTER 110 XIV.--PHŒNIX SEES HIS DUTY AND DOES IT 119 XV.--THE FIRE ON THE THOMAS WISTAR 128
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _The Young Master of Hyson Hall_ _Author of “Captain Chap,” “Rudder Grange,” etc._ (_By the Author_) This story was originally published in a paper for boys, under the title of “Philip Berkeley; or, the Master’s Gun.”
WHATpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading _CONTENTS_ CHAPTER PAGE I.--OLD BRUDEN 7 II.--IN WHICH PHILIP IS VERY MUCH AMAZED 15 III.--OLD BRUDEN MAKES A MOVE 22 IV.--IN WHICH CHAP SHOOTS A LITTLE AND PLANS A GREAT DEAL 32 V.--THE MASTER’S GUN 40 VI.--ARABIAN BLOOD 50 VII.--WHAT JOUNCER PUT HIS FOOT INTO 55
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading Those who may remember the story as it originally appeared will find that the master’s gun still exercises the same subtle influence over the fortunes of the Master of Hyson Hall as it did when it enjoyed the honor of a place in the title.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It has recently been thoroughly revised, and a new title, which better expresses the import and purposes of the story, has been given to it upon this its first appearance in book form.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading Those who may remember the story as it originally appeared will find that the master’s gun still exercises the same subtle influence over the fortunes of the Master of Hyson Hall as it did when it enjoyed the honor of a place in the title.
willmodal verbUS /wɪl/
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Those who may remember the story as it originally appeared will find that the master’s gun still exercises the same subtle influence over the fortunes of the Master of Hyson Hall as it did when it enjoyed the honor of a place in the title.
WISTAR
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From this reading VIII.--CHAP ENTERS THE FOG 64 IX.--CHAP’S IRON HEEL 71 X.--IN WHICH A STORY IS TOLD 82 XI.--PHILIP IS BROUGHT TO A HALT 91 XII.--EMILE TOURON 99 XIII.--OLD BRUDEN FINDS HIS MASTER 110 XIV.--PHŒNIX SEES HIS DUTY AND DOES IT 119 XV.--THE FIRE ON THE THOMAS WISTAR 128
X
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From this reading VIII.--CHAP ENTERS THE FOG 64 IX.--CHAP’S IRON HEEL 71 X.--IN WHICH A STORY IS TOLD 82 XI.--PHILIP IS BROUGHT TO A HALT 91 XII.--EMILE TOURON 99 XIII.--OLD BRUDEN FINDS HIS MASTER 110 XIV.--PHŒNIX SEES HIS DUTY AND DOES IT 119 XV.--THE FIRE ON THE THOMAS WISTAR 128
XI
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From this reading VIII.--CHAP ENTERS THE FOG 64 IX.--CHAP’S IRON HEEL 71 X.--IN WHICH A STORY IS TOLD 82 XI.--PHILIP IS BROUGHT TO A HALT 91 XII.--EMILE TOURON 99 XIII.--OLD BRUDEN FINDS HIS MASTER 110 XIV.--PHŒNIX SEES HIS DUTY AND DOES IT 119 XV.--THE FIRE ON THE THOMAS WISTAR 128
XII
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From this reading VIII.--CHAP ENTERS THE FOG 64 IX.--CHAP’S IRON HEEL 71 X.--IN WHICH A STORY IS TOLD 82 XI.--PHILIP IS BROUGHT TO A HALT 91 XII.--EMILE TOURON 99 XIII.--OLD BRUDEN FINDS HIS MASTER 110 XIV.--PHŒNIX SEES HIS DUTY AND DOES IT 119 XV.--THE FIRE ON THE THOMAS WISTAR 128
XIII
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From this reading VIII.--CHAP ENTERS THE FOG 64 IX.--CHAP’S IRON HEEL 71 X.--IN WHICH A STORY IS TOLD 82 XI.--PHILIP IS BROUGHT TO A HALT 91 XII.--EMILE TOURON 99 XIII.--OLD BRUDEN FINDS HIS MASTER 110 XIV.--PHŒNIX SEES HIS DUTY AND DOES IT 119 XV.--THE FIRE ON THE THOMAS WISTAR 128
XIV
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From this reading VIII.--CHAP ENTERS THE FOG 64 IX.--CHAP’S IRON HEEL 71 X.--IN WHICH A STORY IS TOLD 82 XI.--PHILIP IS BROUGHT TO A HALT 91 XII.--EMILE TOURON 99 XIII.--OLD BRUDEN FINDS HIS MASTER 110 XIV.--PHŒNIX SEES HIS DUTY AND DOES IT 119 XV.--THE FIRE ON THE THOMAS WISTAR 128
XV
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From this reading VIII.--CHAP ENTERS THE FOG 64 IX.--CHAP’S IRON HEEL 71 X.--IN WHICH A STORY IS TOLD 82 XI.--PHILIP IS BROUGHT TO A HALT 91 XII.--EMILE TOURON 99 XIII.--OLD BRUDEN FINDS HIS MASTER 110 XIV.--PHŒNIX SEES HIS DUTY AND DOES IT 119 XV.--THE FIRE ON THE THOMAS WISTAR 128
Young
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From this reading _The Young Master of Hyson Hall_ _Author of “Captain Chap,” “Rudder Grange,” etc._ (_By the Author_) This story was originally published in a paper for boys, under the title of “Philip Berkeley; or, the Master’s Gun.”
