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ON A NEW "LAY"--DOWN IN MONMOUTH COUNTY--AN APPARENT DEFEAT--A SINGULAR CLUE--TWO COINCIDENT DATES--OLD BERWICK--STRIKING SUGGESTIONS--ONCE AGAIN A CHANCE. After what had occurred Mr. Townsend was prepared for anything. He had regained his self-possession. He was a brave, nervy old gentleman; his bravery was like that which always attends honesty. "Please do not keep me in suspense."
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later than; following
From this reading “After what had occurred Mr. Townsend was prepared for anything.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “ON A NEW "LAY"--DOWN IN MONMOUTH COUNTY--AN APPARENT DEFEAT--A SINGULAR CLUE--TWO COINCIDENT DATES--OLD BERWICK--STRIKING SUGGESTIONS--ONCE AGAIN A CHANCE.”
any thing at all
From this reading “After what had occurred Mr. Townsend was prepared for anything.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “He was a brave, nervy old gentleman; his bravery was like that which always attends honesty.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “ON A NEW "LAY"--DOWN IN MONMOUTH COUNTY--AN APPARENT DEFEAT--A SINGULAR CLUE--TWO COINCIDENT DATES--OLD BERWICK--STRIKING SUGGESTIONS--ONCE AGAIN A CHANCE.”
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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 ON A NEW "LAY"--DOWN IN MONMOUTH COUNTY--AN APPARENT DEFEAT--A SINGULAR CLUE--TWO COINCIDENT DATES--OLD BERWICK--STRIKING SUGGESTIONS--ONCE AGAIN A CHANCE.
later than; following
From this reading After what had occurred Mr. Townsend was prepared for anything.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading ON A NEW "LAY"--DOWN IN MONMOUTH COUNTY--AN APPARENT DEFEAT--A SINGULAR CLUE--TWO COINCIDENT DATES--OLD BERWICK--STRIKING SUGGESTIONS--ONCE AGAIN A CHANCE.
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From this reading He was a brave, nervy old gentleman; his bravery was like that which always attends honesty.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading ON A NEW "LAY"--DOWN IN MONMOUTH COUNTY--AN APPARENT DEFEAT--A SINGULAR CLUE--TWO COINCIDENT DATES--OLD BERWICK--STRIKING SUGGESTIONS--ONCE AGAIN A CHANCE.
any thing at all
From this reading After what had occurred Mr. Townsend was prepared for anything.
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From this reading ON A NEW "LAY"--DOWN IN MONMOUTH COUNTY--AN APPARENT DEFEAT--A SINGULAR CLUE--TWO COINCIDENT DATES--OLD BERWICK--STRIKING SUGGESTIONS--ONCE AGAIN A CHANCE.
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From this reading He was a brave, nervy old gentleman; his bravery was like that which always attends honesty.
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From this reading ON A NEW "LAY"--DOWN IN MONMOUTH COUNTY--AN APPARENT DEFEAT--A SINGULAR CLUE--TWO COINCIDENT DATES--OLD BERWICK--STRIKING SUGGESTIONS--ONCE AGAIN A CHANCE.
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From this reading He was a brave, nervy old gentleman; his bravery was like that which always attends honesty.
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From this reading He was a brave, nervy old gentleman; his bravery was like that which always attends honesty.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading ON A NEW "LAY"--DOWN IN MONMOUTH COUNTY--AN APPARENT DEFEAT--A SINGULAR CLUE--TWO COINCIDENT DATES--OLD BERWICK--STRIKING SUGGESTIONS--ONCE AGAIN A CHANCE.
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From this reading ON A NEW "LAY"--DOWN IN MONMOUTH COUNTY--AN APPARENT DEFEAT--A SINGULAR CLUE--TWO COINCIDENT DATES--OLD BERWICK--STRIKING SUGGESTIONS--ONCE AGAIN A CHANCE.
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From this reading ON A NEW "LAY"--DOWN IN MONMOUTH COUNTY--AN APPARENT DEFEAT--A SINGULAR CLUE--TWO COINCIDENT DATES--OLD BERWICK--STRIKING SUGGESTIONS--ONCE AGAIN A CHANCE.
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From this reading ON A NEW "LAY"--DOWN IN MONMOUTH COUNTY--AN APPARENT DEFEAT--A SINGULAR CLUE--TWO COINCIDENT DATES--OLD BERWICK--STRIKING SUGGESTIONS--ONCE AGAIN A CHANCE.
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From this reading ON A NEW "LAY"--DOWN IN MONMOUTH COUNTY--AN APPARENT DEFEAT--A SINGULAR CLUE--TWO COINCIDENT DATES--OLD BERWICK--STRIKING SUGGESTIONS--ONCE AGAIN A CHANCE.
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From this reading ON A NEW "LAY"--DOWN IN MONMOUTH COUNTY--AN APPARENT DEFEAT--A SINGULAR CLUE--TWO COINCIDENT DATES--OLD BERWICK--STRIKING SUGGESTIONS--ONCE AGAIN A CHANCE.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "Please do not keep me in suspense."
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From this reading ON A NEW "LAY"--DOWN IN MONMOUTH COUNTY--AN APPARENT DEFEAT--A SINGULAR CLUE--TWO COINCIDENT DATES--OLD BERWICK--STRIKING SUGGESTIONS--ONCE AGAIN A CHANCE.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading After what had occurred Mr. Townsend was prepared for anything.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading He was a brave, nervy old gentleman; his bravery was like that which always attends honesty.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading After what had occurred Mr. Townsend was prepared for anything.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had regained his self-possession.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He had regained his self-possession.
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From this reading He was a brave, nervy old gentleman; his bravery was like that which always attends honesty.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading ON A NEW "LAY"--DOWN IN MONMOUTH COUNTY--AN APPARENT DEFEAT--A SINGULAR CLUE--TWO COINCIDENT DATES--OLD BERWICK--STRIKING SUGGESTIONS--ONCE AGAIN A CHANCE.
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From this reading "Please do not keep me in suspense."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading ON A NEW "LAY"--DOWN IN MONMOUTH COUNTY--AN APPARENT DEFEAT--A SINGULAR CLUE--TWO COINCIDENT DATES--OLD BERWICK--STRIKING SUGGESTIONS--ONCE AGAIN A CHANCE.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He was a brave, nervy old gentleman; his bravery was like that which always attends honesty.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Please do not keep me in suspense."
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From this reading ON A NEW "LAY"--DOWN IN MONMOUTH COUNTY--AN APPARENT DEFEAT--A SINGULAR CLUE--TWO COINCIDENT DATES--OLD BERWICK--STRIKING SUGGESTIONS--ONCE AGAIN A CHANCE.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading After what had occurred Mr. Townsend was prepared for anything.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He was a brave, nervy old gentleman; his bravery was like that which always attends honesty.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading ON A NEW "LAY"--DOWN IN MONMOUTH COUNTY--AN APPARENT DEFEAT--A SINGULAR CLUE--TWO COINCIDENT DATES--OLD BERWICK--STRIKING SUGGESTIONS--ONCE AGAIN A CHANCE.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "Please do not keep me in suspense."
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From this reading After what had occurred Mr. Townsend was prepared for anything.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading ON A NEW "LAY"--DOWN IN MONMOUTH COUNTY--AN APPARENT DEFEAT--A SINGULAR CLUE--TWO COINCIDENT DATES--OLD BERWICK--STRIKING SUGGESTIONS--ONCE AGAIN A CHANCE.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading ON A NEW "LAY"--DOWN IN MONMOUTH COUNTY--AN APPARENT DEFEAT--A SINGULAR CLUE--TWO COINCIDENT DATES--OLD BERWICK--STRIKING SUGGESTIONS--ONCE AGAIN A CHANCE.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading ON A NEW "LAY"--DOWN IN MONMOUTH COUNTY--AN APPARENT DEFEAT--A SINGULAR CLUE--TWO COINCIDENT DATES--OLD BERWICK--STRIKING SUGGESTIONS--ONCE AGAIN A CHANCE.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Please do not keep me in suspense."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading After what had occurred Mr. Townsend was prepared for anything.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He had regained his self-possession.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He had regained his self-possession.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading ON A NEW "LAY"--DOWN IN MONMOUTH COUNTY--AN APPARENT DEFEAT--A SINGULAR CLUE--TWO COINCIDENT DATES--OLD BERWICK--STRIKING SUGGESTIONS--ONCE AGAIN A CHANCE.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading ON A NEW "LAY"--DOWN IN MONMOUTH COUNTY--AN APPARENT DEFEAT--A SINGULAR CLUE--TWO COINCIDENT DATES--OLD BERWICK--STRIKING SUGGESTIONS--ONCE AGAIN A CHANCE.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading ON A NEW "LAY"--DOWN IN MONMOUTH COUNTY--AN APPARENT DEFEAT--A SINGULAR CLUE--TWO COINCIDENT DATES--OLD BERWICK--STRIKING SUGGESTIONS--ONCE AGAIN A CHANCE.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Please do not keep me in suspense."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He was a brave, nervy old gentleman; his bravery was like that which always attends honesty.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading After what had occurred Mr. Townsend was prepared for anything.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading ON A NEW "LAY"--DOWN IN MONMOUTH COUNTY--AN APPARENT DEFEAT--A SINGULAR CLUE--TWO COINCIDENT DATES--OLD BERWICK--STRIKING SUGGESTIONS--ONCE AGAIN A CHANCE.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading After what had occurred Mr. Townsend was prepared for anything.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading After what had occurred Mr. Townsend was prepared for anything.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He was a brave, nervy old gentleman; his bravery was like that which always attends honesty.
