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Chapter II
It was past midnight, and both men were smoking leisurely by the study fireside. Morgan Druce sat just on the edge of a low chair, his long, slim body bent forward, his clean-shaven boyish face well within the glow of the fire. Though he appeared to be looking at it, he was only conscious of its warmth. Robert Ingram, middle-aged and bearded, lolled back in sensuous comfort. "The long and the short of it is," he resumed, "you've a soul-crisis on just at present.
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an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Morgan Druce sat just on the edge of a low chair, his long, slim body bent forward, his clean-shaven boyish face well within the glow of the fire.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Morgan Druce sat just on the edge of a low chair, his long, slim body bent forward, his clean-shaven boyish face well within the glow of the fire.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Morgan Druce sat just on the edge of a low chair, his long, slim body bent forward, his clean-shaven boyish face well within the glow of the fire.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “"The long and the short of it is," he resumed, "you've a soul-crisis on just at present.”
brief or direct in expression
From this reading “"The long and the short of it is," he resumed, "you've a soul-crisis on just at present.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “It was past midnight, and both men were smoking leisurely by the study fireside.”
in spite of the fact that
From this reading “Though he appeared to be looking at it, he was only conscious of its warmth.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Morgan Druce sat just on the edge of a low chair, his long, slim body bent forward, his clean-shaven boyish face well within the glow of the fire.”
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading “Morgan Druce sat just on the edge of a low chair, his long, slim body bent forward, his clean-shaven boyish face well within the glow of the fire.”
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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 Morgan Druce sat just on the edge of a low chair, his long, slim body bent forward, his clean-shaven boyish face well within the glow of the fire.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was past midnight, and both men were smoking leisurely by the study fireside.
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From this reading Though he appeared to be looking at it, he was only conscious of its warmth.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Though he appeared to be looking at it, he was only conscious of its warmth.
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From this reading Robert Ingram, middle-aged and bearded, lolled back in sensuous comfort.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Though he appeared to be looking at it, he was only conscious of its warmth.
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From this reading Robert Ingram, middle-aged and bearded, lolled back in sensuous comfort.
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From this reading Morgan Druce sat just on the edge of a low chair, his long, slim body bent forward, his clean-shaven boyish face well within the glow of the fire.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Morgan Druce sat just on the edge of a low chair, his long, slim body bent forward, his clean-shaven boyish face well within the glow of the fire.
the two together, not just one
From this reading It was past midnight, and both men were smoking leisurely by the study fireside.
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From this reading Morgan Druce sat just on the edge of a low chair, his long, slim body bent forward, his clean-shaven boyish face well within the glow of the fire.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It was past midnight, and both men were smoking leisurely by the study fireside.
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From this reading Morgan Druce sat just on the edge of a low chair, his long, slim body bent forward, his clean-shaven boyish face well within the glow of the fire.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Morgan Druce sat just on the edge of a low chair, his long, slim body bent forward, his clean-shaven boyish face well within the glow of the fire.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Robert Ingram, middle-aged and bearded, lolled back in sensuous comfort.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Though he appeared to be looking at it, he was only conscious of its warmth.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Morgan Druce sat just on the edge of a low chair, his long, slim body bent forward, his clean-shaven boyish face well within the glow of the fire.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Morgan Druce sat just on the edge of a low chair, his long, slim body bent forward, his clean-shaven boyish face well within the glow of the fire.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Morgan Druce sat just on the edge of a low chair, his long, slim body bent forward, his clean-shaven boyish face well within the glow of the fire.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Morgan Druce sat just on the edge of a low chair, his long, slim body bent forward, his clean-shaven boyish face well within the glow of the fire.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was past midnight, and both men were smoking leisurely by the study fireside.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Morgan Druce sat just on the edge of a low chair, his long, slim body bent forward, his clean-shaven boyish face well within the glow of the fire.
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From this reading Morgan Druce sat just on the edge of a low chair, his long, slim body bent forward, his clean-shaven boyish face well within the glow of the fire.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Though he appeared to be looking at it, he was only conscious of its warmth.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Morgan Druce sat just on the edge of a low chair, his long, slim body bent forward, his clean-shaven boyish face well within the glow of the fire.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Robert Ingram, middle-aged and bearded, lolled back in sensuous comfort.
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From this reading Robert Ingram, middle-aged and bearded, lolled back in sensuous comfort.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "The long and the short of it is," he resumed, "you've a soul-crisis on just at present.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was past midnight, and both men were smoking leisurely by the study fireside.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Though he appeared to be looking at it, he was only conscious of its warmth.
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From this reading Morgan Druce sat just on the edge of a low chair, his long, slim body bent forward, his clean-shaven boyish face well within the glow of the fire.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was past midnight, and both men were smoking leisurely by the study fireside.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Robert Ingram, middle-aged and bearded, lolled back in sensuous comfort.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Morgan Druce sat just on the edge of a low chair, his long, slim body bent forward, his clean-shaven boyish face well within the glow of the fire.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Though he appeared to be looking at it, he was only conscious of its warmth.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Morgan Druce sat just on the edge of a low chair, his long, slim body bent forward, his clean-shaven boyish face well within the glow of the fire.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was past midnight, and both men were smoking leisurely by the study fireside.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Robert Ingram, middle-aged and bearded, lolled back in sensuous comfort.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was past midnight, and both men were smoking leisurely by the study fireside.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Morgan Druce sat just on the edge of a low chair, his long, slim body bent forward, his clean-shaven boyish face well within the glow of the fire.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Morgan Druce sat just on the edge of a low chair, his long, slim body bent forward, his clean-shaven boyish face well within the glow of the fire.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Morgan Druce sat just on the edge of a low chair, his long, slim body bent forward, his clean-shaven boyish face well within the glow of the fire.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Though he appeared to be looking at it, he was only conscious of its warmth.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was past midnight, and both men were smoking leisurely by the study fireside.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "The long and the short of it is," he resumed, "you've a soul-crisis on just at present.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading "The long and the short of it is," he resumed, "you've a soul-crisis on just at present.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Robert Ingram, middle-aged and bearded, lolled back in sensuous comfort.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Morgan Druce sat just on the edge of a low chair, his long, slim body bent forward, his clean-shaven boyish face well within the glow of the fire.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Robert Ingram, middle-aged and bearded, lolled back in sensuous comfort.
brief or direct in expression
From this reading "The long and the short of it is," he resumed, "you've a soul-crisis on just at present.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Morgan Druce sat just on the edge of a low chair, his long, slim body bent forward, his clean-shaven boyish face well within the glow of the fire.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading It was past midnight, and both men were smoking leisurely by the study fireside.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "The long and the short of it is," he resumed, "you've a soul-crisis on just at present.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was past midnight, and both men were smoking leisurely by the study fireside.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It was past midnight, and both men were smoking leisurely by the study fireside.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Though he appeared to be looking at it, he was only conscious of its warmth.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Though he appeared to be looking at it, he was only conscious of its warmth.
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From this reading Though he appeared to be looking at it, he was only conscious of its warmth.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was past midnight, and both men were smoking leisurely by the study fireside.
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From this reading Morgan Druce sat just on the edge of a low chair, his long, slim body bent forward, his clean-shaven boyish face well within the glow of the fire.
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It was past midnight, and both men were smoking leisurely by the study fireside.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading Morgan Druce sat just on the edge of a low chair, his long, slim body bent forward, his clean-shaven boyish face well within the glow of the fire.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "The long and the short of it is," he resumed, "you've a soul-crisis on just at present.
