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Chapter XII
A CHIME OF BELLS IN NOTTINGHAM. SOME time after Uncle Benjamin, who became familiarly known as Uncle Ben, had revealed to little Ben his heart's secret, and how that he had for his sake sold his library of pamphlets, which was his other self, the two again went down to the wharves to see the ships that had come in. They again seated themselves in an anchored boat. "Ben," said Uncle Benjamin, "I have something more on my mind. I did not tell you all when we talked here before.
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later than; following
From this reading “SOME time after Uncle Benjamin, who became familiarly known as Uncle Ben, had revealed to little Ben his heart's secret, and how that he had for his sake sold his library of pamphlets, which was his other self, the two again went down to the wharves to see the ships that had come in.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “SOME time after Uncle Benjamin, who became familiarly known as Uncle Ben, had revealed to little Ben his heart's secret, and how that he had for his sake sold his library of pamphlets, which was his other self, the two again went down to the wharves to see the ships that had come in.”
earlier than; in front of
From this reading “I did not tell you all when we talked here before.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “SOME time after Uncle Benjamin, who became familiarly known as Uncle Ben, had revealed to little Ben his heart's secret, and how that he had for his sake sold his library of pamphlets, which was his other self, the two again went down to the wharves to see the ships that had come in.”
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “"Ben," said Uncle Benjamin, "I have something more on my mind.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “I did not tell you all when we talked here before.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “SOME time after Uncle Benjamin, who became familiarly known as Uncle Ben, had revealed to little Ben his heart's secret, and how that he had for his sake sold his library of pamphlets, which was his other self, the two again went down to the wharves to see the ships that had come in.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"Ben," said Uncle Benjamin, "I have something more on my mind.”
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading “SOME time after Uncle Benjamin, who became familiarly known as Uncle Ben, had revealed to little Ben his heart's secret, and how that he had for his sake sold his library of pamphlets, which was his other self, the two again went down to the wharves to see the ships that had come in.”
a thing, without saying which
From this reading “"Ben," said Uncle Benjamin, "I have something more on my mind.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “I did not tell you all when we talked here before.”
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading “They again seated themselves in an anchored boat.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “SOME time after Uncle Benjamin, who became familiarly known as Uncle Ben, had revealed to little Ben his heart's secret, and how that he had for his sake sold his library of pamphlets, which was his other self, the two again went down to the wharves to see the ships that had come in.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “SOME time after Uncle Benjamin, who became familiarly known as Uncle Ben, had revealed to little Ben his heart's secret, and how that he had for his sake sold his library of pamphlets, which was his other self, the two again went down to the wharves to see the ships that had come in.”
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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 A CHIME OF BELLS IN NOTTINGHAM.
later than; following
From this reading SOME time after Uncle Benjamin, who became familiarly known as Uncle Ben, had revealed to little Ben his heart's secret, and how that he had for his sake sold his library of pamphlets, which was his other self, the two again went down to the wharves to see the ships that had come in.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading SOME time after Uncle Benjamin, who became familiarly known as Uncle Ben, had revealed to little Ben his heart's secret, and how that he had for his sake sold his library of pamphlets, which was his other self, the two again went down to the wharves to see the ships that had come in.
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From this reading I did not tell you all when we talked here before.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading They again seated themselves in an anchored boat.
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From this reading They again seated themselves in an anchored boat.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading SOME time after Uncle Benjamin, who became familiarly known as Uncle Ben, had revealed to little Ben his heart's secret, and how that he had for his sake sold his library of pamphlets, which was his other self, the two again went down to the wharves to see the ships that had come in.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading SOME time after Uncle Benjamin, who became familiarly known as Uncle Ben, had revealed to little Ben his heart's secret, and how that he had for his sake sold his library of pamphlets, which was his other self, the two again went down to the wharves to see the ships that had come in.
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From this reading SOME time after Uncle Benjamin, who became familiarly known as Uncle Ben, had revealed to little Ben his heart's secret, and how that he had for his sake sold his library of pamphlets, which was his other self, the two again went down to the wharves to see the ships that had come in.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading I did not tell you all when we talked here before.
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From this reading A CHIME OF BELLS IN NOTTINGHAM.
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From this reading SOME time after Uncle Benjamin, who became familiarly known as Uncle Ben, had revealed to little Ben his heart's secret, and how that he had for his sake sold his library of pamphlets, which was his other self, the two again went down to the wharves to see the ships that had come in.
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From this reading SOME time after Uncle Benjamin, who became familiarly known as Uncle Ben, had revealed to little Ben his heart's secret, and how that he had for his sake sold his library of pamphlets, which was his other self, the two again went down to the wharves to see the ships that had come in.
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From this reading They again seated themselves in an anchored boat.
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From this reading A CHIME OF BELLS IN NOTTINGHAM.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading SOME time after Uncle Benjamin, who became familiarly known as Uncle Ben, had revealed to little Ben his heart's secret, and how that he had for his sake sold his library of pamphlets, which was his other self, the two again went down to the wharves to see the ships that had come in.
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading I did not tell you all when we talked here before.
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From this reading SOME time after Uncle Benjamin, who became familiarly known as Uncle Ben, had revealed to little Ben his heart's secret, and how that he had for his sake sold his library of pamphlets, which was his other self, the two again went down to the wharves to see the ships that had come in.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading SOME time after Uncle Benjamin, who became familiarly known as Uncle Ben, had revealed to little Ben his heart's secret, and how that he had for his sake sold his library of pamphlets, which was his other self, the two again went down to the wharves to see the ships that had come in.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading SOME time after Uncle Benjamin, who became familiarly known as Uncle Ben, had revealed to little Ben his heart's secret, and how that he had for his sake sold his library of pamphlets, which was his other self, the two again went down to the wharves to see the ships that had come in.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading SOME time after Uncle Benjamin, who became familiarly known as Uncle Ben, had revealed to little Ben his heart's secret, and how that he had for his sake sold his library of pamphlets, which was his other self, the two again went down to the wharves to see the ships that had come in.
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "Ben," said Uncle Benjamin, "I have something more on my mind.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading SOME time after Uncle Benjamin, who became familiarly known as Uncle Ben, had revealed to little Ben his heart's secret, and how that he had for his sake sold his library of pamphlets, which was his other self, the two again went down to the wharves to see the ships that had come in.
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From this reading SOME time after Uncle Benjamin, who became familiarly known as Uncle Ben, had revealed to little Ben his heart's secret, and how that he had for his sake sold his library of pamphlets, which was his other self, the two again went down to the wharves to see the ships that had come in.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading I did not tell you all when we talked here before.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading SOME time after Uncle Benjamin, who became familiarly known as Uncle Ben, had revealed to little Ben his heart's secret, and how that he had for his sake sold his library of pamphlets, which was his other self, the two again went down to the wharves to see the ships that had come in.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading SOME time after Uncle Benjamin, who became familiarly known as Uncle Ben, had revealed to little Ben his heart's secret, and how that he had for his sake sold his library of pamphlets, which was his other self, the two again went down to the wharves to see the ships that had come in.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Ben," said Uncle Benjamin, "I have something more on my mind.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A CHIME OF BELLS IN NOTTINGHAM.
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From this reading SOME time after Uncle Benjamin, who became familiarly known as Uncle Ben, had revealed to little Ben his heart's secret, and how that he had for his sake sold his library of pamphlets, which was his other self, the two again went down to the wharves to see the ships that had come in.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading SOME time after Uncle Benjamin, who became familiarly known as Uncle Ben, had revealed to little Ben his heart's secret, and how that he had for his sake sold his library of pamphlets, which was his other self, the two again went down to the wharves to see the ships that had come in.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading SOME time after Uncle Benjamin, who became familiarly known as Uncle Ben, had revealed to little Ben his heart's secret, and how that he had for his sake sold his library of pamphlets, which was his other self, the two again went down to the wharves to see the ships that had come in.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "Ben," said Uncle Benjamin, "I have something more on my mind.
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From this reading "Ben," said Uncle Benjamin, "I have something more on my mind.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "Ben," said Uncle Benjamin, "I have something more on my mind.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I did not tell you all when we talked here before.
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From this reading A CHIME OF BELLS IN NOTTINGHAM.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A CHIME OF BELLS IN NOTTINGHAM.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "Ben," said Uncle Benjamin, "I have something more on my mind.
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From this reading SOME time after Uncle Benjamin, who became familiarly known as Uncle Ben, had revealed to little Ben his heart's secret, and how that he had for his sake sold his library of pamphlets, which was his other self, the two again went down to the wharves to see the ships that had come in.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading SOME time after Uncle Benjamin, who became familiarly known as Uncle Ben, had revealed to little Ben his heart's secret, and how that he had for his sake sold his library of pamphlets, which was his other self, the two again went down to the wharves to see the ships that had come in.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading SOME time after Uncle Benjamin, who became familiarly known as Uncle Ben, had revealed to little Ben his heart's secret, and how that he had for his sake sold his library of pamphlets, which was his other self, the two again went down to the wharves to see the ships that had come in.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Ben," said Uncle Benjamin, "I have something more on my mind.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading SOME time after Uncle Benjamin, who became familiarly known as Uncle Ben, had revealed to little Ben his heart's secret, and how that he had for his sake sold his library of pamphlets, which was his other self, the two again went down to the wharves to see the ships that had come in.
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From this reading They again seated themselves in an anchored boat.
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading SOME time after Uncle Benjamin, who became familiarly known as Uncle Ben, had revealed to little Ben his heart's secret, and how that he had for his sake sold his library of pamphlets, which was his other self, the two again went down to the wharves to see the ships that had come in.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading SOME time after Uncle Benjamin, who became familiarly known as Uncle Ben, had revealed to little Ben his heart's secret, and how that he had for his sake sold his library of pamphlets, which was his other self, the two again went down to the wharves to see the ships that had come in.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading SOME time after Uncle Benjamin, who became familiarly known as Uncle Ben, had revealed to little Ben his heart's secret, and how that he had for his sake sold his library of pamphlets, which was his other self, the two again went down to the wharves to see the ships that had come in.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading SOME time after Uncle Benjamin, who became familiarly known as Uncle Ben, had revealed to little Ben his heart's secret, and how that he had for his sake sold his library of pamphlets, which was his other self, the two again went down to the wharves to see the ships that had come in.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading SOME time after Uncle Benjamin, who became familiarly known as Uncle Ben, had revealed to little Ben his heart's secret, and how that he had for his sake sold his library of pamphlets, which was his other self, the two again went down to the wharves to see the ships that had come in.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading SOME time after Uncle Benjamin, who became familiarly known as Uncle Ben, had revealed to little Ben his heart's secret, and how that he had for his sake sold his library of pamphlets, which was his other self, the two again went down to the wharves to see the ships that had come in.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading "Ben," said Uncle Benjamin, "I have something more on my mind.
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From this reading I did not tell you all when we talked here before.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading I did not tell you all when we talked here before.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading SOME time after Uncle Benjamin, who became familiarly known as Uncle Ben, had revealed to little Ben his heart's secret, and how that he had for his sake sold his library of pamphlets, which was his other self, the two again went down to the wharves to see the ships that had come in.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading SOME time after Uncle Benjamin, who became familiarly known as Uncle Ben, had revealed to little Ben his heart's secret, and how that he had for his sake sold his library of pamphlets, which was his other self, the two again went down to the wharves to see the ships that had come in.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading They again seated themselves in an anchored boat.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They again seated themselves in an anchored boat.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading SOME time after Uncle Benjamin, who became familiarly known as Uncle Ben, had revealed to little Ben his heart's secret, and how that he had for his sake sold his library of pamphlets, which was his other self, the two again went down to the wharves to see the ships that had come in.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading SOME time after Uncle Benjamin, who became familiarly known as Uncle Ben, had revealed to little Ben his heart's secret, and how that he had for his sake sold his library of pamphlets, which was his other self, the two again went down to the wharves to see the ships that had come in.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading SOME time after Uncle Benjamin, who became familiarly known as Uncle Ben, had revealed to little Ben his heart's secret, and how that he had for his sake sold his library of pamphlets, which was his other self, the two again went down to the wharves to see the ships that had come in.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading SOME time after Uncle Benjamin, who became familiarly known as Uncle Ben, had revealed to little Ben his heart's secret, and how that he had for his sake sold his library of pamphlets, which was his other self, the two again went down to the wharves to see the ships that had come in.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading SOME time after Uncle Benjamin, who became familiarly known as Uncle Ben, had revealed to little Ben his heart's secret, and how that he had for his sake sold his library of pamphlets, which was his other self, the two again went down to the wharves to see the ships that had come in.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading I did not tell you all when we talked here before.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading SOME time after Uncle Benjamin, who became familiarly known as Uncle Ben, had revealed to little Ben his heart's secret, and how that he had for his sake sold his library of pamphlets, which was his other self, the two again went down to the wharves to see the ships that had come in.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading SOME time after Uncle Benjamin, who became familiarly known as Uncle Ben, had revealed to little Ben his heart's secret, and how that he had for his sake sold his library of pamphlets, which was his other self, the two again went down to the wharves to see the ships that had come in.
at the time that
From this reading I did not tell you all when we talked here before.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading SOME time after Uncle Benjamin, who became familiarly known as Uncle Ben, had revealed to little Ben his heart's secret, and how that he had for his sake sold his library of pamphlets, which was his other self, the two again went down to the wharves to see the ships that had come in.
which person or people
From this reading SOME time after Uncle Benjamin, who became familiarly known as Uncle Ben, had revealed to little Ben his heart's secret, and how that he had for his sake sold his library of pamphlets, which was his other self, the two again went down to the wharves to see the ships that had come in.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading I did not tell you all when we talked here before.
