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Chapter IV
"Why, I supposed--I didn't know--I don't see how he could have done it unless--" "He did it without leave or license," said Mrs. Elmore. "We saw it all along, but he never 'let on,' as he would say, about it, and we never meant to say anything, of course." "Then," replied Elmore, delighted with the fact, "it has been a purely unconscious piece of cerebration." "Cerebration!" exclaimed Mrs. Elmore, with more scorn than she knew how to express. "I should think as much!"
Oxford-style entry order: headword, part of speech, US IPA, concise definition, contextual example, audio, and collocations from this reading.
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading “"We saw it all along, but he never 'let on,' as he would say, about it, and we never meant to say anything, of course."”
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading “"We saw it all along, but he never 'let on,' as he would say, about it, and we never meant to say anything, of course."”
any thing at all
From this reading “"We saw it all along, but he never 'let on,' as he would say, about it, and we never meant to say anything, of course."”
the past participle of “be”
From this reading “"Then," replied Elmore, delighted with the fact, "it has been a purely unconscious piece of cerebration."”
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading “"Why, I supposed--I didn't know--I don't see how he could have done it unless--" "He did it without leave or license," said Mrs. Elmore.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"We saw it all along, but he never 'let on,' as he would say, about it, and we never meant to say anything, of course."”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"Why, I supposed--I didn't know--I don't see how he could have done it unless--" "He did it without leave or license," said Mrs. Elmore.”
to show or communicate a feeling or idea
From this reading “"Cerebration!" exclaimed Mrs. Elmore, with more scorn than she knew how to express.”
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “"Then," replied Elmore, delighted with the fact, "it has been a purely unconscious piece of cerebration."”
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “"Why, I supposed--I didn't know--I don't see how he could have done it unless--" "He did it without leave or license," said Mrs. Elmore.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"Why, I supposed--I didn't know--I don't see how he could have done it unless--" "He did it without leave or license," said Mrs. Elmore.”
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading “"We saw it all along, but he never 'let on,' as he would say, about it, and we never meant to say anything, of course."”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"We saw it all along, but he never 'let on,' as he would say, about it, and we never meant to say anything, of course."”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"Then," replied Elmore, delighted with the fact, "it has been a purely unconscious piece of cerebration."”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"I should think as much!"”
except if; if not
From this reading “"Why, I supposed--I didn't know--I don't see how he could have done it unless--" "He did it without leave or license," said Mrs. Elmore.”
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading “"Why, I supposed--I didn't know--I don't see how he could have done it unless--" "He did it without leave or license," said Mrs. Elmore.”
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading “"We saw it all along, but he never 'let on,' as he would say, about it, and we never meant to say anything, of course."”
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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 "Then," replied Elmore, delighted with the fact, "it has been a purely unconscious piece of cerebration."
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading "We saw it all along, but he never 'let on,' as he would say, about it, and we never meant to say anything, of course."
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From this reading "We saw it all along, but he never 'let on,' as he would say, about it, and we never meant to say anything, of course."
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading "We saw it all along, but he never 'let on,' as he would say, about it, and we never meant to say anything, of course."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "We saw it all along, but he never 'let on,' as he would say, about it, and we never meant to say anything, of course."
any thing at all
From this reading "We saw it all along, but he never 'let on,' as he would say, about it, and we never meant to say anything, of course."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "We saw it all along, but he never 'let on,' as he would say, about it, and we never meant to say anything, of course."
the past participle of “be”
From this reading "Then," replied Elmore, delighted with the fact, "it has been a purely unconscious piece of cerebration."
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "We saw it all along, but he never 'let on,' as he would say, about it, and we never meant to say anything, of course."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Then," replied Elmore, delighted with the fact, "it has been a purely unconscious piece of cerebration."
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading "Why, I supposed--I didn't know--I don't see how he could have done it unless--" "He did it without leave or license," said Mrs. Elmore.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "We saw it all along, but he never 'let on,' as he would say, about it, and we never meant to say anything, of course."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Then," replied Elmore, delighted with the fact, "it has been a purely unconscious piece of cerebration."
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading "Why, I supposed--I didn't know--I don't see how he could have done it unless--" "He did it without leave or license," said Mrs. Elmore.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Why, I supposed--I didn't know--I don't see how he could have done it unless--" "He did it without leave or license," said Mrs. Elmore.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Why, I supposed--I didn't know--I don't see how he could have done it unless--" "He did it without leave or license," said Mrs. Elmore.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "Why, I supposed--I didn't know--I don't see how he could have done it unless--" "He did it without leave or license," said Mrs. Elmore.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Why, I supposed--I didn't know--I don't see how he could have done it unless--" "He did it without leave or license," said Mrs. Elmore.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Cerebration!" exclaimed Mrs. Elmore, with more scorn than she knew how to express.
to show or communicate a feeling or idea
From this reading "Cerebration!" exclaimed Mrs. Elmore, with more scorn than she knew how to express.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Then," replied Elmore, delighted with the fact, "it has been a purely unconscious piece of cerebration."
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Then," replied Elmore, delighted with the fact, "it has been a purely unconscious piece of cerebration."
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "Why, I supposed--I didn't know--I don't see how he could have done it unless--" "He did it without leave or license," said Mrs. Elmore.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Why, I supposed--I didn't know--I don't see how he could have done it unless--" "He did it without leave or license," said Mrs. Elmore.
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From this reading "Why, I supposed--I didn't know--I don't see how he could have done it unless--" "He did it without leave or license," said Mrs. Elmore.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Why, I supposed--I didn't know--I don't see how he could have done it unless--" "He did it without leave or license," said Mrs. Elmore.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Why, I supposed--I didn't know--I don't see how he could have done it unless--" "He did it without leave or license," said Mrs. Elmore.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Cerebration!" exclaimed Mrs. Elmore, with more scorn than she knew how to express.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "Why, I supposed--I didn't know--I don't see how he could have done it unless--" "He did it without leave or license," said Mrs. Elmore.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Why, I supposed--I didn't know--I don't see how he could have done it unless--" "He did it without leave or license," said Mrs. Elmore.
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading "We saw it all along, but he never 'let on,' as he would say, about it, and we never meant to say anything, of course."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Why, I supposed--I didn't know--I don't see how he could have done it unless--" "He did it without leave or license," said Mrs. Elmore.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "We saw it all along, but he never 'let on,' as he would say, about it, and we never meant to say anything, of course."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Cerebration!" exclaimed Mrs. Elmore, with more scorn than she knew how to express.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Why, I supposed--I didn't know--I don't see how he could have done it unless--" "He did it without leave or license," said Mrs. Elmore.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I should think as much!"
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "We saw it all along, but he never 'let on,' as he would say, about it, and we never meant to say anything, of course."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "We saw it all along, but he never 'let on,' as he would say, about it, and we never meant to say anything, of course."
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "We saw it all along, but he never 'let on,' as he would say, about it, and we never meant to say anything, of course."
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading "Why, I supposed--I didn't know--I don't see how he could have done it unless--" "He did it without leave or license," said Mrs. Elmore.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Then," replied Elmore, delighted with the fact, "it has been a purely unconscious piece of cerebration."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Then," replied Elmore, delighted with the fact, "it has been a purely unconscious piece of cerebration."
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "Then," replied Elmore, delighted with the fact, "it has been a purely unconscious piece of cerebration."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Why, I supposed--I didn't know--I don't see how he could have done it unless--" "He did it without leave or license," said Mrs. Elmore.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "We saw it all along, but he never 'let on,' as he would say, about it, and we never meant to say anything, of course."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "We saw it all along, but he never 'let on,' as he would say, about it, and we never meant to say anything, of course."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Cerebration!" exclaimed Mrs. Elmore, with more scorn than she knew how to express.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Why, I supposed--I didn't know--I don't see how he could have done it unless--" "He did it without leave or license," said Mrs. Elmore.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Cerebration!" exclaimed Mrs. Elmore, with more scorn than she knew how to express.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading "I should think as much!"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Why, I supposed--I didn't know--I don't see how he could have done it unless--" "He did it without leave or license," said Mrs. Elmore.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading "Cerebration!" exclaimed Mrs. Elmore, with more scorn than she knew how to express.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Then," replied Elmore, delighted with the fact, "it has been a purely unconscious piece of cerebration."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Then," replied Elmore, delighted with the fact, "it has been a purely unconscious piece of cerebration."
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "I should think as much!"
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "We saw it all along, but he never 'let on,' as he would say, about it, and we never meant to say anything, of course."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Then," replied Elmore, delighted with the fact, "it has been a purely unconscious piece of cerebration."
except if; if not
From this reading "Why, I supposed--I didn't know--I don't see how he could have done it unless--" "He did it without leave or license," said Mrs. Elmore.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "We saw it all along, but he never 'let on,' as he would say, about it, and we never meant to say anything, of course."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Why, I supposed--I didn't know--I don't see how he could have done it unless--" "He did it without leave or license," said Mrs. Elmore.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "Then," replied Elmore, delighted with the fact, "it has been a purely unconscious piece of cerebration."
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading "Why, I supposed--I didn't know--I don't see how he could have done it unless--" "He did it without leave or license," said Mrs. Elmore.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading "We saw it all along, but he never 'let on,' as he would say, about it, and we never meant to say anything, of course."
