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Chapter V
THE DUPLICATION OF MR. HEARTY I "You've never been a real husband to me," burst out Mrs. Bindle stormily. Bindle did not even raise his eyes from his favourite dish of stewed-steak-and-onions. "Cold mutton," he had once remarked to his friend, Ginger, "means peace, because I don't like it--the mutton, I mean; but stewed-steak-and-onions means an 'ell of a row. Mrs. B. ain't able to see me enjoyin' myself but wot she thinks I'm bein' rude to Gawd."
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for the reason that
From this reading “"Cold mutton," he had once remarked to his friend, Ginger, "means peace, because I don't like it--the mutton, I mean; but stewed-steak-and-onions means an 'ell of a row.”
the past participle of “be”
From this reading “HEARTY I "You've never been a real husband to me," burst out Mrs. Bindle stormily.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Bindle did not even raise his eyes from his favourite dish of stewed-steak-and-onions.”
large, enthusiastic, and satisfying, especially of a meal
From this reading “HEARTY I "You've never been a real husband to me," burst out Mrs. Bindle stormily.”
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading “Mrs. B. ain't able to see me enjoyin' myself but wot she thinks I'm bein' rude to Gawd."”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “HEARTY I "You've never been a real husband to me," burst out Mrs. Bindle stormily.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"Cold mutton," he had once remarked to his friend, Ginger, "means peace, because I don't like it--the mutton, I mean; but stewed-steak-and-onions means an 'ell of a row.”
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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 HEARTY I "You've never been a real husband to me," burst out Mrs. Bindle stormily.
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From this reading Mrs. B. ain't able to see me enjoyin' myself but wot she thinks I'm bein' rude to Gawd."
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From this reading Mrs. B. ain't able to see me enjoyin' myself but wot she thinks I'm bein' rude to Gawd."
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "Cold mutton," he had once remarked to his friend, Ginger, "means peace, because I don't like it--the mutton, I mean; but stewed-steak-and-onions means an 'ell of a row.
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From this reading Mrs. B. ain't able to see me enjoyin' myself but wot she thinks I'm bein' rude to Gawd."
for the reason that
From this reading "Cold mutton," he had once remarked to his friend, Ginger, "means peace, because I don't like it--the mutton, I mean; but stewed-steak-and-onions means an 'ell of a row.
the past participle of “be”
From this reading HEARTY I "You've never been a real husband to me," burst out Mrs. Bindle stormily.
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From this reading Mrs. B. ain't able to see me enjoyin' myself but wot she thinks I'm bein' rude to Gawd."
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From this reading HEARTY I "You've never been a real husband to me," burst out Mrs. Bindle stormily.
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From this reading HEARTY I "You've never been a real husband to me," burst out Mrs. Bindle stormily.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "Cold mutton," he had once remarked to his friend, Ginger, "means peace, because I don't like it--the mutton, I mean; but stewed-steak-and-onions means an 'ell of a row.
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From this reading "Cold mutton," he had once remarked to his friend, Ginger, "means peace, because I don't like it--the mutton, I mean; but stewed-steak-and-onions means an 'ell of a row.
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Bindle did not even raise his eyes from his favourite dish of stewed-steak-and-onions.
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From this reading Bindle did not even raise his eyes from his favourite dish of stewed-steak-and-onions.
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From this reading "Cold mutton," he had once remarked to his friend, Ginger, "means peace, because I don't like it--the mutton, I mean; but stewed-steak-and-onions means an 'ell of a row.
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From this reading THE DUPLICATION OF MR.
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From this reading "Cold mutton," he had once remarked to his friend, Ginger, "means peace, because I don't like it--the mutton, I mean; but stewed-steak-and-onions means an 'ell of a row.
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From this reading Mrs. B. ain't able to see me enjoyin' myself but wot she thinks I'm bein' rude to Gawd."
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Bindle did not even raise his eyes from his favourite dish of stewed-steak-and-onions.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Bindle did not even raise his eyes from his favourite dish of stewed-steak-and-onions.
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From this reading Bindle did not even raise his eyes from his favourite dish of stewed-steak-and-onions.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Cold mutton," he had once remarked to his friend, Ginger, "means peace, because I don't like it--the mutton, I mean; but stewed-steak-and-onions means an 'ell of a row.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Bindle did not even raise his eyes from his favourite dish of stewed-steak-and-onions.
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From this reading Mrs. B. ain't able to see me enjoyin' myself but wot she thinks I'm bein' rude to Gawd."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Cold mutton," he had once remarked to his friend, Ginger, "means peace, because I don't like it--the mutton, I mean; but stewed-steak-and-onions means an 'ell of a row.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "Cold mutton," he had once remarked to his friend, Ginger, "means peace, because I don't like it--the mutton, I mean; but stewed-steak-and-onions means an 'ell of a row.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Cold mutton," he had once remarked to his friend, Ginger, "means peace, because I don't like it--the mutton, I mean; but stewed-steak-and-onions means an 'ell of a row.
large, enthusiastic, and satisfying, especially of a meal
From this reading HEARTY I "You've never been a real husband to me," burst out Mrs. Bindle stormily.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Bindle did not even raise his eyes from his favourite dish of stewed-steak-and-onions.
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From this reading HEARTY I "You've never been a real husband to me," burst out Mrs. Bindle stormily.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading HEARTY I "You've never been a real husband to me," burst out Mrs. Bindle stormily.
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From this reading Mrs. B. ain't able to see me enjoyin' myself but wot she thinks I'm bein' rude to Gawd."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Cold mutton," he had once remarked to his friend, Ginger, "means peace, because I don't like it--the mutton, I mean; but stewed-steak-and-onions means an 'ell of a row.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Cold mutton," he had once remarked to his friend, Ginger, "means peace, because I don't like it--the mutton, I mean; but stewed-steak-and-onions means an 'ell of a row.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading HEARTY I "You've never been a real husband to me," burst out Mrs. Bindle stormily.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Cold mutton," he had once remarked to his friend, Ginger, "means peace, because I don't like it--the mutton, I mean; but stewed-steak-and-onions means an 'ell of a row.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Cold mutton," he had once remarked to his friend, Ginger, "means peace, because I don't like it--the mutton, I mean; but stewed-steak-and-onions means an 'ell of a row.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE DUPLICATION OF MR.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading HEARTY I "You've never been a real husband to me," burst out Mrs. Bindle stormily.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Cold mutton," he had once remarked to his friend, Ginger, "means peace, because I don't like it--the mutton, I mean; but stewed-steak-and-onions means an 'ell of a row.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading Mrs. B. ain't able to see me enjoyin' myself but wot she thinks I'm bein' rude to Gawd."
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading HEARTY I "You've never been a real husband to me," burst out Mrs. Bindle stormily.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Bindle did not even raise his eyes from his favourite dish of stewed-steak-and-onions.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE DUPLICATION OF MR.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Cold mutton," he had once remarked to his friend, Ginger, "means peace, because I don't like it--the mutton, I mean; but stewed-steak-and-onions means an 'ell of a row.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading HEARTY I "You've never been a real husband to me," burst out Mrs. Bindle stormily.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Cold mutton," he had once remarked to his friend, Ginger, "means peace, because I don't like it--the mutton, I mean; but stewed-steak-and-onions means an 'ell of a row.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Bindle did not even raise his eyes from his favourite dish of stewed-steak-and-onions.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading HEARTY I "You've never been a real husband to me," burst out Mrs. Bindle stormily.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Cold mutton," he had once remarked to his friend, Ginger, "means peace, because I don't like it--the mutton, I mean; but stewed-steak-and-onions means an 'ell of a row.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Cold mutton," he had once remarked to his friend, Ginger, "means peace, because I don't like it--the mutton, I mean; but stewed-steak-and-onions means an 'ell of a row.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mrs. B. ain't able to see me enjoyin' myself but wot she thinks I'm bein' rude to Gawd."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mrs. B. ain't able to see me enjoyin' myself but wot she thinks I'm bein' rude to Gawd."
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Mrs. B. ain't able to see me enjoyin' myself but wot she thinks I'm bein' rude to Gawd."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Bindle did not even raise his eyes from his favourite dish of stewed-steak-and-onions.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading HEARTY I "You've never been a real husband to me," burst out Mrs. Bindle stormily.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE DUPLICATION OF MR.
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From this reading Mrs. B. ain't able to see me enjoyin' myself but wot she thinks I'm bein' rude to Gawd."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading HEARTY I "You've never been a real husband to me," burst out Mrs. Bindle stormily.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mrs. B. ain't able to see me enjoyin' myself but wot she thinks I'm bein' rude to Gawd."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading HEARTY I "You've never been a real husband to me," burst out Mrs. Bindle stormily.
