Chapter XIX

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading “No, but really this is growing serious,” a third said timidly.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading “We can see what passes as well from that floor as from this, and with less risk!”

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading “We can see what passes as well from that floor as from this, and with less risk!”

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From this reading “It’s too bad, this.”

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From this reading He had scarcely spoken, and the Mayor was still standing undecided, as if he did not quite like the idea of retreat, when two persons, one with his head bandaged, came quickly up the stairs.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading “No, but really this is growing serious,” a third said timidly.

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From this reading He had scarcely spoken, and the Mayor was still standing undecided, as if he did not quite like the idea of retreat, when two persons, one with his head bandaged, came quickly up the stairs.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading “We can see what passes as well from that floor as from this, and with less risk!”

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading “Where’s the Mayor?” cried the first.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading He had scarcely spoken, and the Mayor was still standing undecided, as if he did not quite like the idea of retreat, when two persons, one with his head bandaged, came quickly up the stairs.

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading “Where’s the Mayor?” cried the first.

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From this reading “We can see what passes as well from that floor as from this, and with less risk!”

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading “We can see what passes as well from that floor as from this, and with less risk!”

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From this reading “No, but really this is growing serious,” a third said timidly.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading He had scarcely spoken, and the Mayor was still standing undecided, as if he did not quite like the idea of retreat, when two persons, one with his head bandaged, came quickly up the stairs.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading He had scarcely spoken, and the Mayor was still standing undecided, as if he did not quite like the idea of retreat, when two persons, one with his head bandaged, came quickly up the stairs.

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From this reading He had scarcely spoken, and the Mayor was still standing undecided, as if he did not quite like the idea of retreat, when two persons, one with his head bandaged, came quickly up the stairs.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading He had scarcely spoken, and the Mayor was still standing undecided, as if he did not quite like the idea of retreat, when two persons, one with his head bandaged, came quickly up the stairs.

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From this reading He had scarcely spoken, and the Mayor was still standing undecided, as if he did not quite like the idea of retreat, when two persons, one with his head bandaged, came quickly up the stairs.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading He had scarcely spoken, and the Mayor was still standing undecided, as if he did not quite like the idea of retreat, when two persons, one with his head bandaged, came quickly up the stairs.

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading “No, but really this is growing serious,” a third said timidly.

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From this reading “It’s too bad, this.”

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading “We can see what passes as well from that floor as from this, and with less risk!”

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading He had scarcely spoken, and the Mayor was still standing undecided, as if he did not quite like the idea of retreat, when two persons, one with his head bandaged, came quickly up the stairs.

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From this reading He had scarcely spoken, and the Mayor was still standing undecided, as if he did not quite like the idea of retreat, when two persons, one with his head bandaged, came quickly up the stairs.

not any; not one

From this reading “No, but really this is growing serious,” a third said timidly.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading He had scarcely spoken, and the Mayor was still standing undecided, as if he did not quite like the idea of retreat, when two persons, one with his head bandaged, came quickly up the stairs.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading He had scarcely spoken, and the Mayor was still standing undecided, as if he did not quite like the idea of retreat, when two persons, one with his head bandaged, came quickly up the stairs.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading He had scarcely spoken, and the Mayor was still standing undecided, as if he did not quite like the idea of retreat, when two persons, one with his head bandaged, came quickly up the stairs.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading “We can see what passes as well from that floor as from this, and with less risk!”

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading He had scarcely spoken, and the Mayor was still standing undecided, as if he did not quite like the idea of retreat, when two persons, one with his head bandaged, came quickly up the stairs.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading He had scarcely spoken, and the Mayor was still standing undecided, as if he did not quite like the idea of retreat, when two persons, one with his head bandaged, came quickly up the stairs.

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading He had scarcely spoken, and the Mayor was still standing undecided, as if he did not quite like the idea of retreat, when two persons, one with his head bandaged, came quickly up the stairs.

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From this reading “No, but really this is growing serious,” a third said timidly.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading He had scarcely spoken, and the Mayor was still standing undecided, as if he did not quite like the idea of retreat, when two persons, one with his head bandaged, came quickly up the stairs.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading “We can see what passes as well from that floor as from this, and with less risk!”

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading “No, but really this is growing serious,” a third said timidly.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading He had scarcely spoken, and the Mayor was still standing undecided, as if he did not quite like the idea of retreat, when two persons, one with his head bandaged, came quickly up the stairs.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading “We can see what passes as well from that floor as from this, and with less risk!”

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading “No, but really this is growing serious,” a third said timidly.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading He had scarcely spoken, and the Mayor was still standing undecided, as if he did not quite like the idea of retreat, when two persons, one with his head bandaged, came quickly up the stairs.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading He had scarcely spoken, and the Mayor was still standing undecided, as if he did not quite like the idea of retreat, when two persons, one with his head bandaged, came quickly up the stairs.

a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage

From this reading He had scarcely spoken, and the Mayor was still standing undecided, as if he did not quite like the idea of retreat, when two persons, one with his head bandaged, came quickly up the stairs.

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading He had scarcely spoken, and the Mayor was still standing undecided, as if he did not quite like the idea of retreat, when two persons, one with his head bandaged, came quickly up the stairs.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading “We can see what passes as well from that floor as from this, and with less risk!”

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading He had scarcely spoken, and the Mayor was still standing undecided, as if he did not quite like the idea of retreat, when two persons, one with his head bandaged, came quickly up the stairs.

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading “No, but really this is growing serious,” a third said timidly.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading “We can see what passes as well from that floor as from this, and with less risk!”

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From this reading “No, but really this is growing serious,” a third said timidly.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading “It’s too bad, this.”

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading He had scarcely spoken, and the Mayor was still standing undecided, as if he did not quite like the idea of retreat, when two persons, one with his head bandaged, came quickly up the stairs.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading He had scarcely spoken, and the Mayor was still standing undecided, as if he did not quite like the idea of retreat, when two persons, one with his head bandaged, came quickly up the stairs.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading He had scarcely spoken, and the Mayor was still standing undecided, as if he did not quite like the idea of retreat, when two persons, one with his head bandaged, came quickly up the stairs.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading He had scarcely spoken, and the Mayor was still standing undecided, as if he did not quite like the idea of retreat, when two persons, one with his head bandaged, came quickly up the stairs.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading “We can see what passes as well from that floor as from this, and with less risk!”

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From this reading “We can see what passes as well from that floor as from this, and with less risk!”

used to ask for information about something

From this reading “We can see what passes as well from that floor as from this, and with less risk!”

at the time that

From this reading He had scarcely spoken, and the Mayor was still standing undecided, as if he did not quite like the idea of retreat, when two persons, one with his head bandaged, came quickly up the stairs.

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From this reading “Where’s the Mayor?” cried the first.

in the company of; together with

From this reading “We can see what passes as well from that floor as from this, and with less risk!”