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Chapter XXIX
THE FORTUNE TELLER. Mr. Le Moyne was holding an interview with Scott. He had gradually acquired the belief that what Scott Wilmer could not accomplish, could not be done by anyone, and since the desired end had not been brought about he had nearly given up in despair. "I am about discouraged," he said, "for I can see no possible way out, can you, Mr. Wilmer?" "Have a little more patience, and as a last resort we will advertise.
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on the subject of; concerning
From this reading “He had gradually acquired the belief that what Scott Wilmer could not accomplish, could not be done by anyone, and since the desired end had not been brought about he had nearly given up in despair.”
any person at all
From this reading “He had gradually acquired the belief that what Scott Wilmer could not accomplish, could not be done by anyone, and since the desired end had not been brought about he had nearly given up in despair.”
the past participle of “be”
From this reading “He had gradually acquired the belief that what Scott Wilmer could not accomplish, could not be done by anyone, and since the desired end had not been brought about he had nearly given up in despair.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “He had gradually acquired the belief that what Scott Wilmer could not accomplish, could not be done by anyone, and since the desired end had not been brought about he had nearly given up in despair.”
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading “He had gradually acquired the belief that what Scott Wilmer could not accomplish, could not be done by anyone, and since the desired end had not been brought about he had nearly given up in despair.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “He had gradually acquired the belief that what Scott Wilmer could not accomplish, could not be done by anyone, and since the desired end had not been brought about he had nearly given up in despair.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “THE FORTUNE TELLER.”
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “"Have a little more patience, and as a last resort we will advertise.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"Have a little more patience, and as a last resort we will advertise.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"Have a little more patience, and as a last resort we will advertise.”
from a time in the past until now
From this reading “He had gradually acquired the belief that what Scott Wilmer could not accomplish, could not be done by anyone, and since the desired end had not been brought about he had nearly given up in despair.”
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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 "Have a little more patience, and as a last resort we will advertise.
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading He had gradually acquired the belief that what Scott Wilmer could not accomplish, could not be done by anyone, and since the desired end had not been brought about he had nearly given up in despair.
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From this reading He had gradually acquired the belief that what Scott Wilmer could not accomplish, could not be done by anyone, and since the desired end had not been brought about he had nearly given up in despair.
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From this reading He had gradually acquired the belief that what Scott Wilmer could not accomplish, could not be done by anyone, and since the desired end had not been brought about he had nearly given up in despair.
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From this reading "Have a little more patience, and as a last resort we will advertise.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "I am about discouraged," he said, "for I can see no possible way out, can you, Mr. Wilmer?"
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Mr. Le Moyne was holding an interview with Scott.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He had gradually acquired the belief that what Scott Wilmer could not accomplish, could not be done by anyone, and since the desired end had not been brought about he had nearly given up in despair.
any person at all
From this reading He had gradually acquired the belief that what Scott Wilmer could not accomplish, could not be done by anyone, and since the desired end had not been brought about he had nearly given up in despair.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "Have a little more patience, and as a last resort we will advertise.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He had gradually acquired the belief that what Scott Wilmer could not accomplish, could not be done by anyone, and since the desired end had not been brought about he had nearly given up in despair.
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He had gradually acquired the belief that what Scott Wilmer could not accomplish, could not be done by anyone, and since the desired end had not been brought about he had nearly given up in despair.
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From this reading He had gradually acquired the belief that what Scott Wilmer could not accomplish, could not be done by anyone, and since the desired end had not been brought about he had nearly given up in despair.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading He had gradually acquired the belief that what Scott Wilmer could not accomplish, could not be done by anyone, and since the desired end had not been brought about he had nearly given up in despair.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He had gradually acquired the belief that what Scott Wilmer could not accomplish, could not be done by anyone, and since the desired end had not been brought about he had nearly given up in despair.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "I am about discouraged," he said, "for I can see no possible way out, can you, Mr. Wilmer?"
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He had gradually acquired the belief that what Scott Wilmer could not accomplish, could not be done by anyone, and since the desired end had not been brought about he had nearly given up in despair.
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From this reading He had gradually acquired the belief that what Scott Wilmer could not accomplish, could not be done by anyone, and since the desired end had not been brought about he had nearly given up in despair.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He had gradually acquired the belief that what Scott Wilmer could not accomplish, could not be done by anyone, and since the desired end had not been brought about he had nearly given up in despair.
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From this reading "I am about discouraged," he said, "for I can see no possible way out, can you, Mr. Wilmer?"
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading He had gradually acquired the belief that what Scott Wilmer could not accomplish, could not be done by anyone, and since the desired end had not been brought about he had nearly given up in despair.
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From this reading He had gradually acquired the belief that what Scott Wilmer could not accomplish, could not be done by anyone, and since the desired end had not been brought about he had nearly given up in despair.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "I am about discouraged," he said, "for I can see no possible way out, can you, Mr. Wilmer?"
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading THE FORTUNE TELLER.
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From this reading He had gradually acquired the belief that what Scott Wilmer could not accomplish, could not be done by anyone, and since the desired end had not been brought about he had nearly given up in despair.
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From this reading He had gradually acquired the belief that what Scott Wilmer could not accomplish, could not be done by anyone, and since the desired end had not been brought about he had nearly given up in despair.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had gradually acquired the belief that what Scott Wilmer could not accomplish, could not be done by anyone, and since the desired end had not been brought about he had nearly given up in despair.
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "Have a little more patience, and as a last resort we will advertise.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had gradually acquired the belief that what Scott Wilmer could not accomplish, could not be done by anyone, and since the desired end had not been brought about he had nearly given up in despair.
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From this reading Mr. Le Moyne was holding an interview with Scott.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I am about discouraged," he said, "for I can see no possible way out, can you, Mr. Wilmer?"
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He had gradually acquired the belief that what Scott Wilmer could not accomplish, could not be done by anyone, and since the desired end had not been brought about he had nearly given up in despair.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mr. Le Moyne was holding an interview with Scott.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "Have a little more patience, and as a last resort we will advertise.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mr. Le Moyne was holding an interview with Scott.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "Have a little more patience, and as a last resort we will advertise.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Have a little more patience, and as a last resort we will advertise.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mr. Le Moyne was holding an interview with Scott.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mr. Le Moyne was holding an interview with Scott.
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From this reading He had gradually acquired the belief that what Scott Wilmer could not accomplish, could not be done by anyone, and since the desired end had not been brought about he had nearly given up in despair.
not any; not one
From this reading "I am about discouraged," he said, "for I can see no possible way out, can you, Mr. Wilmer?"
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He had gradually acquired the belief that what Scott Wilmer could not accomplish, could not be done by anyone, and since the desired end had not been brought about he had nearly given up in despair.
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From this reading "I am about discouraged," he said, "for I can see no possible way out, can you, Mr. Wilmer?"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Have a little more patience, and as a last resort we will advertise.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I am about discouraged," he said, "for I can see no possible way out, can you, Mr. Wilmer?"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Have a little more patience, and as a last resort we will advertise.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I am about discouraged," he said, "for I can see no possible way out, can you, Mr. Wilmer?"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mr. Le Moyne was holding an interview with Scott.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I am about discouraged," he said, "for I can see no possible way out, can you, Mr. Wilmer?"
from a time in the past until now
From this reading He had gradually acquired the belief that what Scott Wilmer could not accomplish, could not be done by anyone, and since the desired end had not been brought about he had nearly given up in despair.
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From this reading THE FORTUNE TELLER.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He had gradually acquired the belief that what Scott Wilmer could not accomplish, could not be done by anyone, and since the desired end had not been brought about he had nearly given up in despair.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE FORTUNE TELLER.
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From this reading He had gradually acquired the belief that what Scott Wilmer could not accomplish, could not be done by anyone, and since the desired end had not been brought about he had nearly given up in despair.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Mr. Le Moyne was holding an interview with Scott.
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From this reading "I am about discouraged," he said, "for I can see no possible way out, can you, Mr. Wilmer?"
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "Have a little more patience, and as a last resort we will advertise.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading He had gradually acquired the belief that what Scott Wilmer could not accomplish, could not be done by anyone, and since the desired end had not been brought about he had nearly given up in despair.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "Have a little more patience, and as a last resort we will advertise.
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From this reading He had gradually acquired the belief that what Scott Wilmer could not accomplish, could not be done by anyone, and since the desired end had not been brought about he had nearly given up in despair.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Mr. Le Moyne was holding an interview with Scott.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I am about discouraged," he said, "for I can see no possible way out, can you, Mr. Wilmer?"
