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Chapter VI
"By all means," assented Colonel Kenton with inconsequent courtliness, "think it over. It's all that's left us." Matters did not look so dark, quite, after a tumbler of coffee with milk, but they did not continue to brighten so much as they ought with the cigars. "Now let us go through the facts of the case," said the consul, and the colonel wearily reproduced his original narrative with every possible circumstance. "But you know all about it," he concluded.
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on the subject of; concerning
From this reading “"But you know all about it," he concluded.”
later than; following
From this reading “Matters did not look so dark, quite, after a tumbler of coffee with milk, but they did not continue to brighten so much as they ought with the cigars.”
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading “"Now let us go through the facts of the case," said the consul, and the colonel wearily reproduced his original narrative with every possible circumstance.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"But you know all about it," he concluded.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “It's all that's left us."”
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading “"Now let us go through the facts of the case," said the consul, and the colonel wearily reproduced his original narrative with every possible circumstance.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Matters did not look so dark, quite, after a tumbler of coffee with milk, but they did not continue to brighten so much as they ought with the cigars.”
used with “to” to say what is right or advisable
From this reading “Matters did not look so dark, quite, after a tumbler of coffee with milk, but they did not continue to brighten so much as they ought with the cigars.”
above and across; more than
From this reading “"By all means," assented Colonel Kenton with inconsequent courtliness, "think it over.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Matters did not look so dark, quite, after a tumbler of coffee with milk, but they did not continue to brighten so much as they ought with the cigars.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"By all means," assented Colonel Kenton with inconsequent courtliness, "think it over.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “"Now let us go through the facts of the case," said the consul, and the colonel wearily reproduced his original narrative with every possible circumstance.”
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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 Matters did not look so dark, quite, after a tumbler of coffee with milk, but they did not continue to brighten so much as they ought with the cigars.
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading "But you know all about it," he concluded.
later than; following
From this reading Matters did not look so dark, quite, after a tumbler of coffee with milk, but they did not continue to brighten so much as they ought with the cigars.
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From this reading "By all means," assented Colonel Kenton with inconsequent courtliness, "think it over.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Now let us go through the facts of the case," said the consul, and the colonel wearily reproduced his original narrative with every possible circumstance.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Matters did not look so dark, quite, after a tumbler of coffee with milk, but they did not continue to brighten so much as they ought with the cigars.
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From this reading "By all means," assented Colonel Kenton with inconsequent courtliness, "think it over.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Matters did not look so dark, quite, after a tumbler of coffee with milk, but they did not continue to brighten so much as they ought with the cigars.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Matters did not look so dark, quite, after a tumbler of coffee with milk, but they did not continue to brighten so much as they ought with the cigars.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading "By all means," assented Colonel Kenton with inconsequent courtliness, "think it over.
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From this reading "Now let us go through the facts of the case," said the consul, and the colonel wearily reproduced his original narrative with every possible circumstance.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Matters did not look so dark, quite, after a tumbler of coffee with milk, but they did not continue to brighten so much as they ought with the cigars.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Now let us go through the facts of the case," said the consul, and the colonel wearily reproduced his original narrative with every possible circumstance.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Matters did not look so dark, quite, after a tumbler of coffee with milk, but they did not continue to brighten so much as they ought with the cigars.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "By all means," assented Colonel Kenton with inconsequent courtliness, "think it over.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "But you know all about it," he concluded.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Now let us go through the facts of the case," said the consul, and the colonel wearily reproduced his original narrative with every possible circumstance.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Matters did not look so dark, quite, after a tumbler of coffee with milk, but they did not continue to brighten so much as they ought with the cigars.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "By all means," assented Colonel Kenton with inconsequent courtliness, "think it over.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Matters did not look so dark, quite, after a tumbler of coffee with milk, but they did not continue to brighten so much as they ought with the cigars.
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Matters did not look so dark, quite, after a tumbler of coffee with milk, but they did not continue to brighten so much as they ought with the cigars.
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading "Now let us go through the facts of the case," said the consul, and the colonel wearily reproduced his original narrative with every possible circumstance.
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From this reading "Now let us go through the facts of the case," said the consul, and the colonel wearily reproduced his original narrative with every possible circumstance.
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From this reading "Now let us go through the facts of the case," said the consul, and the colonel wearily reproduced his original narrative with every possible circumstance.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "But you know all about it," he concluded.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "Now let us go through the facts of the case," said the consul, and the colonel wearily reproduced his original narrative with every possible circumstance.
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From this reading "By all means," assented Colonel Kenton with inconsequent courtliness, "think it over.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "By all means," assented Colonel Kenton with inconsequent courtliness, "think it over.
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From this reading It's all that's left us."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "By all means," assented Colonel Kenton with inconsequent courtliness, "think it over.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "But you know all about it," he concluded.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading It's all that's left us."
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading "Now let us go through the facts of the case," said the consul, and the colonel wearily reproduced his original narrative with every possible circumstance.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Matters did not look so dark, quite, after a tumbler of coffee with milk, but they did not continue to brighten so much as they ought with the cigars.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Matters did not look so dark, quite, after a tumbler of coffee with milk, but they did not continue to brighten so much as they ought with the cigars.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "By all means," assented Colonel Kenton with inconsequent courtliness, "think it over.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Matters did not look so dark, quite, after a tumbler of coffee with milk, but they did not continue to brighten so much as they ought with the cigars.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Matters did not look so dark, quite, after a tumbler of coffee with milk, but they did not continue to brighten so much as they ought with the cigars.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Now let us go through the facts of the case," said the consul, and the colonel wearily reproduced his original narrative with every possible circumstance.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Matters did not look so dark, quite, after a tumbler of coffee with milk, but they did not continue to brighten so much as they ought with the cigars.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Now let us go through the facts of the case," said the consul, and the colonel wearily reproduced his original narrative with every possible circumstance.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Matters did not look so dark, quite, after a tumbler of coffee with milk, but they did not continue to brighten so much as they ought with the cigars.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Now let us go through the facts of the case," said the consul, and the colonel wearily reproduced his original narrative with every possible circumstance.
used with “to” to say what is right or advisable
From this reading Matters did not look so dark, quite, after a tumbler of coffee with milk, but they did not continue to brighten so much as they ought with the cigars.
above and across; more than
From this reading "By all means," assented Colonel Kenton with inconsequent courtliness, "think it over.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Now let us go through the facts of the case," said the consul, and the colonel wearily reproduced his original narrative with every possible circumstance.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Matters did not look so dark, quite, after a tumbler of coffee with milk, but they did not continue to brighten so much as they ought with the cigars.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Now let us go through the facts of the case," said the consul, and the colonel wearily reproduced his original narrative with every possible circumstance.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Now let us go through the facts of the case," said the consul, and the colonel wearily reproduced his original narrative with every possible circumstance.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Matters did not look so dark, quite, after a tumbler of coffee with milk, but they did not continue to brighten so much as they ought with the cigars.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It's all that's left us."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Matters did not look so dark, quite, after a tumbler of coffee with milk, but they did not continue to brighten so much as they ought with the cigars.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Matters did not look so dark, quite, after a tumbler of coffee with milk, but they did not continue to brighten so much as they ought with the cigars.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "By all means," assented Colonel Kenton with inconsequent courtliness, "think it over.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading "Now let us go through the facts of the case," said the consul, and the colonel wearily reproduced his original narrative with every possible circumstance.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Matters did not look so dark, quite, after a tumbler of coffee with milk, but they did not continue to brighten so much as they ought with the cigars.
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From this reading Matters did not look so dark, quite, after a tumbler of coffee with milk, but they did not continue to brighten so much as they ought with the cigars.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It's all that's left us."
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From this reading "Now let us go through the facts of the case," said the consul, and the colonel wearily reproduced his original narrative with every possible circumstance.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "By all means," assented Colonel Kenton with inconsequent courtliness, "think it over.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "But you know all about it," he concluded.
