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Chapter XXXVI
MORE OF AUCTION LIFE. "Yes, I would give every cent I am worth, and more, to learn what did become of father," said Matt to Andy, after he had allowed his partner to peruse the letter. "I have no doubt you would, Matt," returned Andy feelingly. "I can imagine how much it worries you--not knowing if he is dead or alive. But you must keep a stout heart and trust to the future to clear up the mystery."
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later than; following
From this reading “"Yes, I would give every cent I am worth, and more, to learn what did become of father," said Matt to Andy, after he had allowed his partner to peruse the letter.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"I can imagine how much it worries you--not knowing if he is dead or alive.”
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading “"Yes, I would give every cent I am worth, and more, to learn what did become of father," said Matt to Andy, after he had allowed his partner to peruse the letter.”
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “"I have no doubt you would, Matt," returned Andy feelingly.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “"I can imagine how much it worries you--not knowing if he is dead or alive.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “MORE OF AUCTION LIFE.”
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading “But you must keep a stout heart and trust to the future to clear up the mystery."”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “"I have no doubt you would, Matt," returned Andy feelingly.”
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading “"Yes, I would give every cent I am worth, and more, to learn what did become of father," said Matt to Andy, after he had allowed his partner to peruse the letter.”
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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 But you must keep a stout heart and trust to the future to clear up the mystery."
later than; following
From this reading "Yes, I would give every cent I am worth, and more, to learn what did become of father," said Matt to Andy, after he had allowed his partner to peruse the letter.
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From this reading "I can imagine how much it worries you--not knowing if he is dead or alive.
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From this reading "Yes, I would give every cent I am worth, and more, to learn what did become of father," said Matt to Andy, after he had allowed his partner to peruse the letter.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "Yes, I would give every cent I am worth, and more, to learn what did become of father," said Matt to Andy, after he had allowed his partner to peruse the letter.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Yes, I would give every cent I am worth, and more, to learn what did become of father," said Matt to Andy, after he had allowed his partner to peruse the letter.
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From this reading "Yes, I would give every cent I am worth, and more, to learn what did become of father," said Matt to Andy, after he had allowed his partner to peruse the letter.
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From this reading MORE OF AUCTION LIFE.
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From this reading "Yes, I would give every cent I am worth, and more, to learn what did become of father," said Matt to Andy, after he had allowed his partner to peruse the letter.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But you must keep a stout heart and trust to the future to clear up the mystery."
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "I can imagine how much it worries you--not knowing if he is dead or alive.
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From this reading "Yes, I would give every cent I am worth, and more, to learn what did become of father," said Matt to Andy, after he had allowed his partner to peruse the letter.
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From this reading But you must keep a stout heart and trust to the future to clear up the mystery."
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "I can imagine how much it worries you--not knowing if he is dead or alive.
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading "Yes, I would give every cent I am worth, and more, to learn what did become of father," said Matt to Andy, after he had allowed his partner to peruse the letter.
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From this reading "I have no doubt you would, Matt," returned Andy feelingly.
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading "Yes, I would give every cent I am worth, and more, to learn what did become of father," said Matt to Andy, after he had allowed his partner to peruse the letter.
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From this reading "Yes, I would give every cent I am worth, and more, to learn what did become of father," said Matt to Andy, after he had allowed his partner to peruse the letter.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I have no doubt you would, Matt," returned Andy feelingly.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading But you must keep a stout heart and trust to the future to clear up the mystery."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Yes, I would give every cent I am worth, and more, to learn what did become of father," said Matt to Andy, after he had allowed his partner to peruse the letter.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "Yes, I would give every cent I am worth, and more, to learn what did become of father," said Matt to Andy, after he had allowed his partner to peruse the letter.
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "I have no doubt you would, Matt," returned Andy feelingly.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Yes, I would give every cent I am worth, and more, to learn what did become of father," said Matt to Andy, after he had allowed his partner to peruse the letter.
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From this reading But you must keep a stout heart and trust to the future to clear up the mystery."
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "Yes, I would give every cent I am worth, and more, to learn what did become of father," said Matt to Andy, after he had allowed his partner to peruse the letter.
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From this reading "I can imagine how much it worries you--not knowing if he is dead or alive.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Yes, I would give every cent I am worth, and more, to learn what did become of father," said Matt to Andy, after he had allowed his partner to peruse the letter.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "I can imagine how much it worries you--not knowing if he is dead or alive.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading "I can imagine how much it worries you--not knowing if he is dead or alive.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "I can imagine how much it worries you--not knowing if he is dead or alive.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "I can imagine how much it worries you--not knowing if he is dead or alive.
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From this reading But you must keep a stout heart and trust to the future to clear up the mystery."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I can imagine how much it worries you--not knowing if he is dead or alive.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Yes, I would give every cent I am worth, and more, to learn what did become of father," said Matt to Andy, after he had allowed his partner to peruse the letter.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Yes, I would give every cent I am worth, and more, to learn what did become of father," said Matt to Andy, after he had allowed his partner to peruse the letter.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading MORE OF AUCTION LIFE.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Yes, I would give every cent I am worth, and more, to learn what did become of father," said Matt to Andy, after he had allowed his partner to peruse the letter.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading MORE OF AUCTION LIFE.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I can imagine how much it worries you--not knowing if he is dead or alive.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading But you must keep a stout heart and trust to the future to clear up the mystery."
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From this reading But you must keep a stout heart and trust to the future to clear up the mystery."
not any; not one
From this reading "I have no doubt you would, Matt," returned Andy feelingly.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "I can imagine how much it worries you--not knowing if he is dead or alive.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading MORE OF AUCTION LIFE.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading "I can imagine how much it worries you--not knowing if he is dead or alive.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Yes, I would give every cent I am worth, and more, to learn what did become of father," said Matt to Andy, after he had allowed his partner to peruse the letter.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Yes, I would give every cent I am worth, and more, to learn what did become of father," said Matt to Andy, after he had allowed his partner to peruse the letter.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading "I have no doubt you would, Matt," returned Andy feelingly.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Yes, I would give every cent I am worth, and more, to learn what did become of father," said Matt to Andy, after he had allowed his partner to peruse the letter.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading But you must keep a stout heart and trust to the future to clear up the mystery."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Yes, I would give every cent I am worth, and more, to learn what did become of father," said Matt to Andy, after he had allowed his partner to peruse the letter.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Yes, I would give every cent I am worth, and more, to learn what did become of father," said Matt to Andy, after he had allowed his partner to peruse the letter.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading But you must keep a stout heart and trust to the future to clear up the mystery."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading But you must keep a stout heart and trust to the future to clear up the mystery."
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "Yes, I would give every cent I am worth, and more, to learn what did become of father," said Matt to Andy, after he had allowed his partner to peruse the letter.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I can imagine how much it worries you--not knowing if he is dead or alive.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Yes, I would give every cent I am worth, and more, to learn what did become of father," said Matt to Andy, after he had allowed his partner to peruse the letter.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading "Yes, I would give every cent I am worth, and more, to learn what did become of father," said Matt to Andy, after he had allowed his partner to peruse the letter.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Yes, I would give every cent I am worth, and more, to learn what did become of father," said Matt to Andy, after he had allowed his partner to peruse the letter.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I have no doubt you would, Matt," returned Andy feelingly.
