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Chapter XXIX
OLD HUMPHREY'S STRANGE STORY. IN his usual serene manner--for he very rarely became excited, notwithstanding that his conduct and his absentmindedness had surprised old Humphrey--Mr. Franklin made his way again to the bookstore in the alley. Old Humphrey welcomed him with-- "Well, I am glad to see you again, my American patron. Did you find the volume interesting?" "Yes, Father Humphrey, that was an interesting book, and there were some very curious comments in it.
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an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “IN his usual serene manner--for he very rarely became excited, notwithstanding that his conduct and his absentmindedness had surprised old Humphrey--Mr. Franklin made his way again to the bookstore in the alley.”
very enthusiastic or eager
From this reading “IN his usual serene manner--for he very rarely became excited, notwithstanding that his conduct and his absentmindedness had surprised old Humphrey--Mr. Franklin made his way again to the bookstore in the alley.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “IN his usual serene manner--for he very rarely became excited, notwithstanding that his conduct and his absentmindedness had surprised old Humphrey--Mr. Franklin made his way again to the bookstore in the alley.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Old Humphrey welcomed him with-- "Well, I am glad to see you again, my American patron.”
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From this reading IN his usual serene manner--for he very rarely became excited, notwithstanding that his conduct and his absentmindedness had surprised old Humphrey--Mr. Franklin made his way again to the bookstore in the alley.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading IN his usual serene manner--for he very rarely became excited, notwithstanding that his conduct and his absentmindedness had surprised old Humphrey--Mr. Franklin made his way again to the bookstore in the alley.
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From this reading IN his usual serene manner--for he very rarely became excited, notwithstanding that his conduct and his absentmindedness had surprised old Humphrey--Mr. Franklin made his way again to the bookstore in the alley.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading Old Humphrey welcomed him with-- "Well, I am glad to see you again, my American patron.
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From this reading Old Humphrey welcomed him with-- "Well, I am glad to see you again, my American patron.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "Yes, Father Humphrey, that was an interesting book, and there were some very curious comments in it.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading IN his usual serene manner--for he very rarely became excited, notwithstanding that his conduct and his absentmindedness had surprised old Humphrey--Mr. Franklin made his way again to the bookstore in the alley.
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From this reading IN his usual serene manner--for he very rarely became excited, notwithstanding that his conduct and his absentmindedness had surprised old Humphrey--Mr. Franklin made his way again to the bookstore in the alley.
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From this reading "Yes, Father Humphrey, that was an interesting book, and there were some very curious comments in it.
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From this reading IN his usual serene manner--for he very rarely became excited, notwithstanding that his conduct and his absentmindedness had surprised old Humphrey--Mr. Franklin made his way again to the bookstore in the alley.
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From this reading "Yes, Father Humphrey, that was an interesting book, and there were some very curious comments in it.
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From this reading IN his usual serene manner--for he very rarely became excited, notwithstanding that his conduct and his absentmindedness had surprised old Humphrey--Mr. Franklin made his way again to the bookstore in the alley.
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From this reading "Yes, Father Humphrey, that was an interesting book, and there were some very curious comments in it.
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Did you find the volume interesting?"
very enthusiastic or eager
From this reading IN his usual serene manner--for he very rarely became excited, notwithstanding that his conduct and his absentmindedness had surprised old Humphrey--Mr. Franklin made his way again to the bookstore in the alley.
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From this reading "Yes, Father Humphrey, that was an interesting book, and there were some very curious comments in it.
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From this reading Did you find the volume interesting?"
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading IN his usual serene manner--for he very rarely became excited, notwithstanding that his conduct and his absentmindedness had surprised old Humphrey--Mr. Franklin made his way again to the bookstore in the alley.
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From this reading IN his usual serene manner--for he very rarely became excited, notwithstanding that his conduct and his absentmindedness had surprised old Humphrey--Mr. Franklin made his way again to the bookstore in the alley.
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From this reading Old Humphrey welcomed him with-- "Well, I am glad to see you again, my American patron.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading IN his usual serene manner--for he very rarely became excited, notwithstanding that his conduct and his absentmindedness had surprised old Humphrey--Mr. Franklin made his way again to the bookstore in the alley.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading IN his usual serene manner--for he very rarely became excited, notwithstanding that his conduct and his absentmindedness had surprised old Humphrey--Mr. Franklin made his way again to the bookstore in the alley.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Old Humphrey welcomed him with-- "Well, I am glad to see you again, my American patron.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading IN his usual serene manner--for he very rarely became excited, notwithstanding that his conduct and his absentmindedness had surprised old Humphrey--Mr. Franklin made his way again to the bookstore in the alley.
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From this reading IN his usual serene manner--for he very rarely became excited, notwithstanding that his conduct and his absentmindedness had surprised old Humphrey--Mr. Franklin made his way again to the bookstore in the alley.
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From this reading OLD HUMPHREY'S STRANGE STORY.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Old Humphrey welcomed him with-- "Well, I am glad to see you again, my American patron.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN his usual serene manner--for he very rarely became excited, notwithstanding that his conduct and his absentmindedness had surprised old Humphrey--Mr. Franklin made his way again to the bookstore in the alley.
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From this reading Did you find the volume interesting?"
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Yes, Father Humphrey, that was an interesting book, and there were some very curious comments in it.
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From this reading IN his usual serene manner--for he very rarely became excited, notwithstanding that his conduct and his absentmindedness had surprised old Humphrey--Mr. Franklin made his way again to the bookstore in the alley.
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From this reading IN his usual serene manner--for he very rarely became excited, notwithstanding that his conduct and his absentmindedness had surprised old Humphrey--Mr. Franklin made his way again to the bookstore in the alley.
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From this reading IN his usual serene manner--for he very rarely became excited, notwithstanding that his conduct and his absentmindedness had surprised old Humphrey--Mr. Franklin made his way again to the bookstore in the alley.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Old Humphrey welcomed him with-- "Well, I am glad to see you again, my American patron.
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From this reading IN his usual serene manner--for he very rarely became excited, notwithstanding that his conduct and his absentmindedness had surprised old Humphrey--Mr. Franklin made his way again to the bookstore in the alley.
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From this reading OLD HUMPHREY'S STRANGE STORY.
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From this reading Old Humphrey welcomed him with-- "Well, I am glad to see you again, my American patron.
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From this reading IN his usual serene manner--for he very rarely became excited, notwithstanding that his conduct and his absentmindedness had surprised old Humphrey--Mr. Franklin made his way again to the bookstore in the alley.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Old Humphrey welcomed him with-- "Well, I am glad to see you again, my American patron.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading IN his usual serene manner--for he very rarely became excited, notwithstanding that his conduct and his absentmindedness had surprised old Humphrey--Mr. Franklin made his way again to the bookstore in the alley.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Yes, Father Humphrey, that was an interesting book, and there were some very curious comments in it.
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From this reading OLD HUMPHREY'S STRANGE STORY.
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From this reading OLD HUMPHREY'S STRANGE STORY.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading IN his usual serene manner--for he very rarely became excited, notwithstanding that his conduct and his absentmindedness had surprised old Humphrey--Mr. Franklin made his way again to the bookstore in the alley.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading IN his usual serene manner--for he very rarely became excited, notwithstanding that his conduct and his absentmindedness had surprised old Humphrey--Mr. Franklin made his way again to the bookstore in the alley.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IN his usual serene manner--for he very rarely became excited, notwithstanding that his conduct and his absentmindedness had surprised old Humphrey--Mr. Franklin made his way again to the bookstore in the alley.
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From this reading "Yes, Father Humphrey, that was an interesting book, and there were some very curious comments in it.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading IN his usual serene manner--for he very rarely became excited, notwithstanding that his conduct and his absentmindedness had surprised old Humphrey--Mr. Franklin made his way again to the bookstore in the alley.
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From this reading IN his usual serene manner--for he very rarely became excited, notwithstanding that his conduct and his absentmindedness had surprised old Humphrey--Mr. Franklin made his way again to the bookstore in the alley.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading IN his usual serene manner--for he very rarely became excited, notwithstanding that his conduct and his absentmindedness had surprised old Humphrey--Mr. Franklin made his way again to the bookstore in the alley.
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From this reading Did you find the volume interesting?"
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Yes, Father Humphrey, that was an interesting book, and there were some very curious comments in it.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading IN his usual serene manner--for he very rarely became excited, notwithstanding that his conduct and his absentmindedness had surprised old Humphrey--Mr. Franklin made his way again to the bookstore in the alley.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Old Humphrey welcomed him with-- "Well, I am glad to see you again, my American patron.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Old Humphrey welcomed him with-- "Well, I am glad to see you again, my American patron.
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Yes, Father Humphrey, that was an interesting book, and there were some very curious comments in it.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Old Humphrey welcomed him with-- "Well, I am glad to see you again, my American patron.
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From this reading "Yes, Father Humphrey, that was an interesting book, and there were some very curious comments in it.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Old Humphrey welcomed him with-- "Well, I am glad to see you again, my American patron.
