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Chapter VI
"HIGH AND DRY" The counsel to don a garb smacking less of the recent East struck me as sound; for although I was not the only person here in Eastern guise, nevertheless about the majority of the populace there was an easy aggressiveness that my appearance evidently lacked. So I must hurry ere the shops closed. "I beg your pardon. What time do the stores close, can you tell me?" I asked of the nearest bystander.
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on the subject of; concerning
From this reading “"HIGH AND DRY" The counsel to don a garb smacking less of the recent East struck me as sound; for although I was not the only person here in Eastern guise, nevertheless about the majority of the populace there was an easy aggressiveness that my appearance evidently lacked.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “"HIGH AND DRY" The counsel to don a garb smacking less of the recent East struck me as sound; for although I was not the only person here in Eastern guise, nevertheless about the majority of the populace there was an easy aggressiveness that my appearance evidently lacked.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “"HIGH AND DRY" The counsel to don a garb smacking less of the recent East struck me as sound; for although I was not the only person here in Eastern guise, nevertheless about the majority of the populace there was an easy aggressiveness that my appearance evidently lacked.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “I asked of the nearest bystander.”
an old word for “before”
From this reading “So I must hurry ere the shops closed.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"HIGH AND DRY" The counsel to don a garb smacking less of the recent East struck me as sound; for although I was not the only person here in Eastern guise, nevertheless about the majority of the populace there was an easy aggressiveness that my appearance evidently lacked.”
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading “So I must hurry ere the shops closed.”
in spite of what has just been said
From this reading “"HIGH AND DRY" The counsel to don a garb smacking less of the recent East struck me as sound; for although I was not the only person here in Eastern guise, nevertheless about the majority of the populace there was an easy aggressiveness that my appearance evidently lacked.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"HIGH AND DRY" The counsel to don a garb smacking less of the recent East struck me as sound; for although I was not the only person here in Eastern guise, nevertheless about the majority of the populace there was an easy aggressiveness that my appearance evidently lacked.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “What time do the stores close, can you tell me?"”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “What time do the stores close, can you tell me?"”
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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 "HIGH AND DRY" The counsel to don a garb smacking less of the recent East struck me as sound; for although I was not the only person here in Eastern guise, nevertheless about the majority of the populace there was an easy aggressiveness that my appearance evidently lacked.
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading "HIGH AND DRY" The counsel to don a garb smacking less of the recent East struck me as sound; for although I was not the only person here in Eastern guise, nevertheless about the majority of the populace there was an easy aggressiveness that my appearance evidently lacked.
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From this reading "HIGH AND DRY" The counsel to don a garb smacking less of the recent East struck me as sound; for although I was not the only person here in Eastern guise, nevertheless about the majority of the populace there was an easy aggressiveness that my appearance evidently lacked.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading "HIGH AND DRY" The counsel to don a garb smacking less of the recent East struck me as sound; for although I was not the only person here in Eastern guise, nevertheless about the majority of the populace there was an easy aggressiveness that my appearance evidently lacked.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "HIGH AND DRY" The counsel to don a garb smacking less of the recent East struck me as sound; for although I was not the only person here in Eastern guise, nevertheless about the majority of the populace there was an easy aggressiveness that my appearance evidently lacked.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "HIGH AND DRY" The counsel to don a garb smacking less of the recent East struck me as sound; for although I was not the only person here in Eastern guise, nevertheless about the majority of the populace there was an easy aggressiveness that my appearance evidently lacked.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading "HIGH AND DRY" The counsel to don a garb smacking less of the recent East struck me as sound; for although I was not the only person here in Eastern guise, nevertheless about the majority of the populace there was an easy aggressiveness that my appearance evidently lacked.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "HIGH AND DRY" The counsel to don a garb smacking less of the recent East struck me as sound; for although I was not the only person here in Eastern guise, nevertheless about the majority of the populace there was an easy aggressiveness that my appearance evidently lacked.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading I asked of the nearest bystander.
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From this reading "I beg your pardon.
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From this reading I asked of the nearest bystander.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading What time do the stores close, can you tell me?"
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From this reading What time do the stores close, can you tell me?"
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From this reading So I must hurry ere the shops closed.
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From this reading "HIGH AND DRY" The counsel to don a garb smacking less of the recent East struck me as sound; for although I was not the only person here in Eastern guise, nevertheless about the majority of the populace there was an easy aggressiveness that my appearance evidently lacked.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading What time do the stores close, can you tell me?"
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From this reading "HIGH AND DRY" The counsel to don a garb smacking less of the recent East struck me as sound; for although I was not the only person here in Eastern guise, nevertheless about the majority of the populace there was an easy aggressiveness that my appearance evidently lacked.
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From this reading "HIGH AND DRY" The counsel to don a garb smacking less of the recent East struck me as sound; for although I was not the only person here in Eastern guise, nevertheless about the majority of the populace there was an easy aggressiveness that my appearance evidently lacked.
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From this reading "HIGH AND DRY" The counsel to don a garb smacking less of the recent East struck me as sound; for although I was not the only person here in Eastern guise, nevertheless about the majority of the populace there was an easy aggressiveness that my appearance evidently lacked.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "HIGH AND DRY" The counsel to don a garb smacking less of the recent East struck me as sound; for although I was not the only person here in Eastern guise, nevertheless about the majority of the populace there was an easy aggressiveness that my appearance evidently lacked.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "HIGH AND DRY" The counsel to don a garb smacking less of the recent East struck me as sound; for although I was not the only person here in Eastern guise, nevertheless about the majority of the populace there was an easy aggressiveness that my appearance evidently lacked.
an old word for “before”
From this reading So I must hurry ere the shops closed.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "HIGH AND DRY" The counsel to don a garb smacking less of the recent East struck me as sound; for although I was not the only person here in Eastern guise, nevertheless about the majority of the populace there was an easy aggressiveness that my appearance evidently lacked.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "HIGH AND DRY" The counsel to don a garb smacking less of the recent East struck me as sound; for although I was not the only person here in Eastern guise, nevertheless about the majority of the populace there was an easy aggressiveness that my appearance evidently lacked.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "HIGH AND DRY" The counsel to don a garb smacking less of the recent East struck me as sound; for although I was not the only person here in Eastern guise, nevertheless about the majority of the populace there was an easy aggressiveness that my appearance evidently lacked.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "HIGH AND DRY" The counsel to don a garb smacking less of the recent East struck me as sound; for although I was not the only person here in Eastern guise, nevertheless about the majority of the populace there was an easy aggressiveness that my appearance evidently lacked.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "HIGH AND DRY" The counsel to don a garb smacking less of the recent East struck me as sound; for although I was not the only person here in Eastern guise, nevertheless about the majority of the populace there was an easy aggressiveness that my appearance evidently lacked.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "HIGH AND DRY" The counsel to don a garb smacking less of the recent East struck me as sound; for although I was not the only person here in Eastern guise, nevertheless about the majority of the populace there was an easy aggressiveness that my appearance evidently lacked.
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From this reading So I must hurry ere the shops closed.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "HIGH AND DRY" The counsel to don a garb smacking less of the recent East struck me as sound; for although I was not the only person here in Eastern guise, nevertheless about the majority of the populace there was an easy aggressiveness that my appearance evidently lacked.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "HIGH AND DRY" The counsel to don a garb smacking less of the recent East struck me as sound; for although I was not the only person here in Eastern guise, nevertheless about the majority of the populace there was an easy aggressiveness that my appearance evidently lacked.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "HIGH AND DRY" The counsel to don a garb smacking less of the recent East struck me as sound; for although I was not the only person here in Eastern guise, nevertheless about the majority of the populace there was an easy aggressiveness that my appearance evidently lacked.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "HIGH AND DRY" The counsel to don a garb smacking less of the recent East struck me as sound; for although I was not the only person here in Eastern guise, nevertheless about the majority of the populace there was an easy aggressiveness that my appearance evidently lacked.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "HIGH AND DRY" The counsel to don a garb smacking less of the recent East struck me as sound; for although I was not the only person here in Eastern guise, nevertheless about the majority of the populace there was an easy aggressiveness that my appearance evidently lacked.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "HIGH AND DRY" The counsel to don a garb smacking less of the recent East struck me as sound; for although I was not the only person here in Eastern guise, nevertheless about the majority of the populace there was an easy aggressiveness that my appearance evidently lacked.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading So I must hurry ere the shops closed.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "HIGH AND DRY" The counsel to don a garb smacking less of the recent East struck me as sound; for although I was not the only person here in Eastern guise, nevertheless about the majority of the populace there was an easy aggressiveness that my appearance evidently lacked.
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From this reading I asked of the nearest bystander.
in spite of what has just been said
From this reading "HIGH AND DRY" The counsel to don a garb smacking less of the recent East struck me as sound; for although I was not the only person here in Eastern guise, nevertheless about the majority of the populace there was an easy aggressiveness that my appearance evidently lacked.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "HIGH AND DRY" The counsel to don a garb smacking less of the recent East struck me as sound; for although I was not the only person here in Eastern guise, nevertheless about the majority of the populace there was an easy aggressiveness that my appearance evidently lacked.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "HIGH AND DRY" The counsel to don a garb smacking less of the recent East struck me as sound; for although I was not the only person here in Eastern guise, nevertheless about the majority of the populace there was an easy aggressiveness that my appearance evidently lacked.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "HIGH AND DRY" The counsel to don a garb smacking less of the recent East struck me as sound; for although I was not the only person here in Eastern guise, nevertheless about the majority of the populace there was an easy aggressiveness that my appearance evidently lacked.
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From this reading "I beg your pardon.
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From this reading "HIGH AND DRY" The counsel to don a garb smacking less of the recent East struck me as sound; for although I was not the only person here in Eastern guise, nevertheless about the majority of the populace there was an easy aggressiveness that my appearance evidently lacked.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "HIGH AND DRY" The counsel to don a garb smacking less of the recent East struck me as sound; for although I was not the only person here in Eastern guise, nevertheless about the majority of the populace there was an easy aggressiveness that my appearance evidently lacked.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "HIGH AND DRY" The counsel to don a garb smacking less of the recent East struck me as sound; for although I was not the only person here in Eastern guise, nevertheless about the majority of the populace there was an easy aggressiveness that my appearance evidently lacked.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading So I must hurry ere the shops closed.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "HIGH AND DRY" The counsel to don a garb smacking less of the recent East struck me as sound; for although I was not the only person here in Eastern guise, nevertheless about the majority of the populace there was an easy aggressiveness that my appearance evidently lacked.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So I must hurry ere the shops closed.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "HIGH AND DRY" The counsel to don a garb smacking less of the recent East struck me as sound; for although I was not the only person here in Eastern guise, nevertheless about the majority of the populace there was an easy aggressiveness that my appearance evidently lacked.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading What time do the stores close, can you tell me?"
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "HIGH AND DRY" The counsel to don a garb smacking less of the recent East struck me as sound; for although I was not the only person here in Eastern guise, nevertheless about the majority of the populace there was an easy aggressiveness that my appearance evidently lacked.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading What time do the stores close, can you tell me?"
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "HIGH AND DRY" The counsel to don a garb smacking less of the recent East struck me as sound; for although I was not the only person here in Eastern guise, nevertheless about the majority of the populace there was an easy aggressiveness that my appearance evidently lacked.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "HIGH AND DRY" The counsel to don a garb smacking less of the recent East struck me as sound; for although I was not the only person here in Eastern guise, nevertheless about the majority of the populace there was an easy aggressiveness that my appearance evidently lacked.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "HIGH AND DRY" The counsel to don a garb smacking less of the recent East struck me as sound; for although I was not the only person here in Eastern guise, nevertheless about the majority of the populace there was an easy aggressiveness that my appearance evidently lacked.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading What time do the stores close, can you tell me?"
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "HIGH AND DRY" The counsel to don a garb smacking less of the recent East struck me as sound; for although I was not the only person here in Eastern guise, nevertheless about the majority of the populace there was an easy aggressiveness that my appearance evidently lacked.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "HIGH AND DRY" The counsel to don a garb smacking less of the recent East struck me as sound; for although I was not the only person here in Eastern guise, nevertheless about the majority of the populace there was an easy aggressiveness that my appearance evidently lacked.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading What time do the stores close, can you tell me?"
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading What time do the stores close, can you tell me?"
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I beg your pardon.
