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Chapter XII
ON INFLUENZA AND FURNITURE “So you think he'll do, Jim?” “Yes, I certainly do,” Jim answered. He was sitting with his father in the smoking-room at Billabong, his long legs outstretched before the fire, and his great form half-concealed in the depths of an enormous leather armchair. “Of course he'll want guidance; you couldn't expect him to know much about stock yet, though he's certainly picked up a good bit.” “Yes--so it seems.
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 ““Of course he'll want guidance; you couldn't expect him to know much about stock yet, though he's certainly picked up a good bit.””
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading ““Yes, I certainly do,” Jim answered.”
earlier than; in front of
From this reading “He was sitting with his father in the smoking-room at Billabong, his long legs outstretched before the fire, and his great form half-concealed in the depths of an enormous leather armchair.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading ““Of course he'll want guidance; you couldn't expect him to know much about stock yet, though he's certainly picked up a good bit.””
to think that something will happen
From this reading ““Of course he'll want guidance; you couldn't expect him to know much about stock yet, though he's certainly picked up a good bit.””
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading ““Of course he'll want guidance; you couldn't expect him to know much about stock yet, though he's certainly picked up a good bit.””
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “He was sitting with his father in the smoking-room at Billabong, his long legs outstretched before the fire, and his great form half-concealed in the depths of an enormous leather armchair.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading ““Of course he'll want guidance; you couldn't expect him to know much about stock yet, though he's certainly picked up a good bit.””
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “He was sitting with his father in the smoking-room at Billabong, his long legs outstretched before the fire, and his great form half-concealed in the depths of an enormous leather armchair.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “ON INFLUENZA AND FURNITURE “So you think he'll do, Jim?””
in spite of the fact that
From this reading ““Of course he'll want guidance; you couldn't expect him to know much about stock yet, though he's certainly picked up a good bit.””
but in spite of that
From this reading ““Of course he'll want guidance; you couldn't expect him to know much about stock yet, though he's certainly picked up a good bit.””
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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 “Of course he'll want guidance; you couldn't expect him to know much about stock yet, though he's certainly picked up a good bit.”
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading “Of course he'll want guidance; you couldn't expect him to know much about stock yet, though he's certainly picked up a good bit.”
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He was sitting with his father in the smoking-room at Billabong, his long legs outstretched before the fire, and his great form half-concealed in the depths of an enormous leather armchair.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading ON INFLUENZA AND FURNITURE “So you think he'll do, Jim?”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “Yes, I certainly do,” Jim answered.
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From this reading He was sitting with his father in the smoking-room at Billabong, his long legs outstretched before the fire, and his great form half-concealed in the depths of an enormous leather armchair.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He was sitting with his father in the smoking-room at Billabong, his long legs outstretched before the fire, and his great form half-concealed in the depths of an enormous leather armchair.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading He was sitting with his father in the smoking-room at Billabong, his long legs outstretched before the fire, and his great form half-concealed in the depths of an enormous leather armchair.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He was sitting with his father in the smoking-room at Billabong, his long legs outstretched before the fire, and his great form half-concealed in the depths of an enormous leather armchair.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Of course he'll want guidance; you couldn't expect him to know much about stock yet, though he's certainly picked up a good bit.”
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Yes, I certainly do,” Jim answered.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Of course he'll want guidance; you couldn't expect him to know much about stock yet, though he's certainly picked up a good bit.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Of course he'll want guidance; you couldn't expect him to know much about stock yet, though he's certainly picked up a good bit.”
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He was sitting with his father in the smoking-room at Billabong, his long legs outstretched before the fire, and his great form half-concealed in the depths of an enormous leather armchair.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading ON INFLUENZA AND FURNITURE “So you think he'll do, Jim?”
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From this reading He was sitting with his father in the smoking-room at Billabong, his long legs outstretched before the fire, and his great form half-concealed in the depths of an enormous leather armchair.
to think that something will happen
From this reading “Of course he'll want guidance; you couldn't expect him to know much about stock yet, though he's certainly picked up a good bit.”
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He was sitting with his father in the smoking-room at Billabong, his long legs outstretched before the fire, and his great form half-concealed in the depths of an enormous leather armchair.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He was sitting with his father in the smoking-room at Billabong, his long legs outstretched before the fire, and his great form half-concealed in the depths of an enormous leather armchair.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He was sitting with his father in the smoking-room at Billabong, his long legs outstretched before the fire, and his great form half-concealed in the depths of an enormous leather armchair.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading ON INFLUENZA AND FURNITURE “So you think he'll do, Jim?”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Of course he'll want guidance; you couldn't expect him to know much about stock yet, though he's certainly picked up a good bit.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading He was sitting with his father in the smoking-room at Billabong, his long legs outstretched before the fire, and his great form half-concealed in the depths of an enormous leather armchair.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Of course he'll want guidance; you couldn't expect him to know much about stock yet, though he's certainly picked up a good bit.”
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He was sitting with his father in the smoking-room at Billabong, his long legs outstretched before the fire, and his great form half-concealed in the depths of an enormous leather armchair.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was sitting with his father in the smoking-room at Billabong, his long legs outstretched before the fire, and his great form half-concealed in the depths of an enormous leather armchair.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading ON INFLUENZA AND FURNITURE “So you think he'll do, Jim?”
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Of course he'll want guidance; you couldn't expect him to know much about stock yet, though he's certainly picked up a good bit.”
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “Of course he'll want guidance; you couldn't expect him to know much about stock yet, though he's certainly picked up a good bit.”
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He was sitting with his father in the smoking-room at Billabong, his long legs outstretched before the fire, and his great form half-concealed in the depths of an enormous leather armchair.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “Yes, I certainly do,” Jim answered.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He was sitting with his father in the smoking-room at Billabong, his long legs outstretched before the fire, and his great form half-concealed in the depths of an enormous leather armchair.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading ON INFLUENZA AND FURNITURE “So you think he'll do, Jim?”
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “Yes--so it seems.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading ON INFLUENZA AND FURNITURE “So you think he'll do, Jim?”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Of course he'll want guidance; you couldn't expect him to know much about stock yet, though he's certainly picked up a good bit.”
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He was sitting with his father in the smoking-room at Billabong, his long legs outstretched before the fire, and his great form half-concealed in the depths of an enormous leather armchair.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He was sitting with his father in the smoking-room at Billabong, his long legs outstretched before the fire, and his great form half-concealed in the depths of an enormous leather armchair.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading He was sitting with his father in the smoking-room at Billabong, his long legs outstretched before the fire, and his great form half-concealed in the depths of an enormous leather armchair.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Of course he'll want guidance; you couldn't expect him to know much about stock yet, though he's certainly picked up a good bit.”
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He was sitting with his father in the smoking-room at Billabong, his long legs outstretched before the fire, and his great form half-concealed in the depths of an enormous leather armchair.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading ON INFLUENZA AND FURNITURE “So you think he'll do, Jim?”
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He was sitting with his father in the smoking-room at Billabong, his long legs outstretched before the fire, and his great form half-concealed in the depths of an enormous leather armchair.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Of course he'll want guidance; you couldn't expect him to know much about stock yet, though he's certainly picked up a good bit.”
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Yes--so it seems.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He was sitting with his father in the smoking-room at Billabong, his long legs outstretched before the fire, and his great form half-concealed in the depths of an enormous leather armchair.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He was sitting with his father in the smoking-room at Billabong, his long legs outstretched before the fire, and his great form half-concealed in the depths of an enormous leather armchair.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading ON INFLUENZA AND FURNITURE “So you think he'll do, Jim?”
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Of course he'll want guidance; you couldn't expect him to know much about stock yet, though he's certainly picked up a good bit.”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He was sitting with his father in the smoking-room at Billabong, his long legs outstretched before the fire, and his great form half-concealed in the depths of an enormous leather armchair.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading ON INFLUENZA AND FURNITURE “So you think he'll do, Jim?”
in spite of the fact that
From this reading “Of course he'll want guidance; you couldn't expect him to know much about stock yet, though he's certainly picked up a good bit.”
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “Of course he'll want guidance; you couldn't expect him to know much about stock yet, though he's certainly picked up a good bit.”
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Of course he'll want guidance; you couldn't expect him to know much about stock yet, though he's certainly picked up a good bit.”
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Of course he'll want guidance; you couldn't expect him to know much about stock yet, though he's certainly picked up a good bit.”
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was sitting with his father in the smoking-room at Billabong, his long legs outstretched before the fire, and his great form half-concealed in the depths of an enormous leather armchair.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He was sitting with his father in the smoking-room at Billabong, his long legs outstretched before the fire, and his great form half-concealed in the depths of an enormous leather armchair.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Yes, I certainly do,” Jim answered.
but in spite of that
From this reading “Of course he'll want guidance; you couldn't expect him to know much about stock yet, though he's certainly picked up a good bit.”
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading ON INFLUENZA AND FURNITURE “So you think he'll do, Jim?”
