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Chapter IV
BANDY-LEGS SUSPECTS Max Hastings smiled. He at the same time drew a breath of relief, satisfied to know that his first impression of the sturdy looking young chap was confirmed, and convinced that the said Obed Grimes must be the right sort of fellow. Steve and Bandy-legs fairly gasped, as though they had received a real shock. At the same time the eyes of the former glistened with newly-awakened interest. "A fur farmer, do you say, Obed?
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an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “He at the same time drew a breath of relief, satisfied to know that his first impression of the sturdy looking young chap was confirmed, and convinced that the said Obed Grimes must be the right sort of fellow.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “He at the same time drew a breath of relief, satisfied to know that his first impression of the sturdy looking young chap was confirmed, and convinced that the said Obed Grimes must be the right sort of fellow.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “He at the same time drew a breath of relief, satisfied to know that his first impression of the sturdy looking young chap was confirmed, and convinced that the said Obed Grimes must be the right sort of fellow.”
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading “He at the same time drew a breath of relief, satisfied to know that his first impression of the sturdy looking young chap was confirmed, and convinced that the said Obed Grimes must be the right sort of fellow.”
a feeling of comfort after worry or pain
From this reading “He at the same time drew a breath of relief, satisfied to know that his first impression of the sturdy looking young chap was confirmed, and convinced that the said Obed Grimes must be the right sort of fellow.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “He at the same time drew a breath of relief, satisfied to know that his first impression of the sturdy looking young chap was confirmed, and convinced that the said Obed Grimes must be the right sort of fellow.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “He at the same time drew a breath of relief, satisfied to know that his first impression of the sturdy looking young chap was confirmed, and convinced that the said Obed Grimes must be the right sort of fellow.”
in spite of the fact that
From this reading “Steve and Bandy-legs fairly gasped, as though they had received a real shock.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “He at the same time drew a breath of relief, satisfied to know that his first impression of the sturdy looking young chap was confirmed, and convinced that the said Obed Grimes must be the right sort of fellow.”
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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 He at the same time drew a breath of relief, satisfied to know that his first impression of the sturdy looking young chap was confirmed, and convinced that the said Obed Grimes must be the right sort of fellow.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He at the same time drew a breath of relief, satisfied to know that his first impression of the sturdy looking young chap was confirmed, and convinced that the said Obed Grimes must be the right sort of fellow.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Steve and Bandy-legs fairly gasped, as though they had received a real shock.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He at the same time drew a breath of relief, satisfied to know that his first impression of the sturdy looking young chap was confirmed, and convinced that the said Obed Grimes must be the right sort of fellow.
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From this reading BANDY-LEGS SUSPECTS Max Hastings smiled.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He at the same time drew a breath of relief, satisfied to know that his first impression of the sturdy looking young chap was confirmed, and convinced that the said Obed Grimes must be the right sort of fellow.
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From this reading He at the same time drew a breath of relief, satisfied to know that his first impression of the sturdy looking young chap was confirmed, and convinced that the said Obed Grimes must be the right sort of fellow.
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From this reading He at the same time drew a breath of relief, satisfied to know that his first impression of the sturdy looking young chap was confirmed, and convinced that the said Obed Grimes must be the right sort of fellow.
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From this reading He at the same time drew a breath of relief, satisfied to know that his first impression of the sturdy looking young chap was confirmed, and convinced that the said Obed Grimes must be the right sort of fellow.
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From this reading He at the same time drew a breath of relief, satisfied to know that his first impression of the sturdy looking young chap was confirmed, and convinced that the said Obed Grimes must be the right sort of fellow.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "A fur farmer, do you say, Obed?
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading He at the same time drew a breath of relief, satisfied to know that his first impression of the sturdy looking young chap was confirmed, and convinced that the said Obed Grimes must be the right sort of fellow.
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From this reading At the same time the eyes of the former glistened with newly-awakened interest.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Steve and Bandy-legs fairly gasped, as though they had received a real shock.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "A fur farmer, do you say, Obed?
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He at the same time drew a breath of relief, satisfied to know that his first impression of the sturdy looking young chap was confirmed, and convinced that the said Obed Grimes must be the right sort of fellow.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading He at the same time drew a breath of relief, satisfied to know that his first impression of the sturdy looking young chap was confirmed, and convinced that the said Obed Grimes must be the right sort of fellow.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading At the same time the eyes of the former glistened with newly-awakened interest.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "A fur farmer, do you say, Obed?
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Steve and Bandy-legs fairly gasped, as though they had received a real shock.
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From this reading At the same time the eyes of the former glistened with newly-awakened interest.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He at the same time drew a breath of relief, satisfied to know that his first impression of the sturdy looking young chap was confirmed, and convinced that the said Obed Grimes must be the right sort of fellow.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Steve and Bandy-legs fairly gasped, as though they had received a real shock.
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From this reading BANDY-LEGS SUSPECTS Max Hastings smiled.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He at the same time drew a breath of relief, satisfied to know that his first impression of the sturdy looking young chap was confirmed, and convinced that the said Obed Grimes must be the right sort of fellow.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He at the same time drew a breath of relief, satisfied to know that his first impression of the sturdy looking young chap was confirmed, and convinced that the said Obed Grimes must be the right sort of fellow.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He at the same time drew a breath of relief, satisfied to know that his first impression of the sturdy looking young chap was confirmed, and convinced that the said Obed Grimes must be the right sort of fellow.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading At the same time the eyes of the former glistened with newly-awakened interest.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading He at the same time drew a breath of relief, satisfied to know that his first impression of the sturdy looking young chap was confirmed, and convinced that the said Obed Grimes must be the right sort of fellow.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He at the same time drew a breath of relief, satisfied to know that his first impression of the sturdy looking young chap was confirmed, and convinced that the said Obed Grimes must be the right sort of fellow.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading BANDY-LEGS SUSPECTS Max Hastings smiled.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading He at the same time drew a breath of relief, satisfied to know that his first impression of the sturdy looking young chap was confirmed, and convinced that the said Obed Grimes must be the right sort of fellow.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading At the same time the eyes of the former glistened with newly-awakened interest.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He at the same time drew a breath of relief, satisfied to know that his first impression of the sturdy looking young chap was confirmed, and convinced that the said Obed Grimes must be the right sort of fellow.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He at the same time drew a breath of relief, satisfied to know that his first impression of the sturdy looking young chap was confirmed, and convinced that the said Obed Grimes must be the right sort of fellow.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Steve and Bandy-legs fairly gasped, as though they had received a real shock.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Steve and Bandy-legs fairly gasped, as though they had received a real shock.
a feeling of comfort after worry or pain
From this reading He at the same time drew a breath of relief, satisfied to know that his first impression of the sturdy looking young chap was confirmed, and convinced that the said Obed Grimes must be the right sort of fellow.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading He at the same time drew a breath of relief, satisfied to know that his first impression of the sturdy looking young chap was confirmed, and convinced that the said Obed Grimes must be the right sort of fellow.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He at the same time drew a breath of relief, satisfied to know that his first impression of the sturdy looking young chap was confirmed, and convinced that the said Obed Grimes must be the right sort of fellow.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading He at the same time drew a breath of relief, satisfied to know that his first impression of the sturdy looking young chap was confirmed, and convinced that the said Obed Grimes must be the right sort of fellow.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He at the same time drew a breath of relief, satisfied to know that his first impression of the sturdy looking young chap was confirmed, and convinced that the said Obed Grimes must be the right sort of fellow.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "A fur farmer, do you say, Obed?
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Steve and Bandy-legs fairly gasped, as though they had received a real shock.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading BANDY-LEGS SUSPECTS Max Hastings smiled.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He at the same time drew a breath of relief, satisfied to know that his first impression of the sturdy looking young chap was confirmed, and convinced that the said Obed Grimes must be the right sort of fellow.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Steve and Bandy-legs fairly gasped, as though they had received a real shock.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He at the same time drew a breath of relief, satisfied to know that his first impression of the sturdy looking young chap was confirmed, and convinced that the said Obed Grimes must be the right sort of fellow.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading BANDY-LEGS SUSPECTS Max Hastings smiled.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He at the same time drew a breath of relief, satisfied to know that his first impression of the sturdy looking young chap was confirmed, and convinced that the said Obed Grimes must be the right sort of fellow.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He at the same time drew a breath of relief, satisfied to know that his first impression of the sturdy looking young chap was confirmed, and convinced that the said Obed Grimes must be the right sort of fellow.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Steve and Bandy-legs fairly gasped, as though they had received a real shock.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Steve and Bandy-legs fairly gasped, as though they had received a real shock.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading He at the same time drew a breath of relief, satisfied to know that his first impression of the sturdy looking young chap was confirmed, and convinced that the said Obed Grimes must be the right sort of fellow.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He at the same time drew a breath of relief, satisfied to know that his first impression of the sturdy looking young chap was confirmed, and convinced that the said Obed Grimes must be the right sort of fellow.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He at the same time drew a breath of relief, satisfied to know that his first impression of the sturdy looking young chap was confirmed, and convinced that the said Obed Grimes must be the right sort of fellow.
in the company of; together with
From this reading At the same time the eyes of the former glistened with newly-awakened interest.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "A fur farmer, do you say, Obed?
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He at the same time drew a breath of relief, satisfied to know that his first impression of the sturdy looking young chap was confirmed, and convinced that the said Obed Grimes must be the right sort of fellow.
