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Chapter XII
GOLD MINE STOCK Dick looked sharply at the stranger as he passed the man. Mr. Vanderhoof smiled, but when he did Dick thought the attempted pleasantry resembled the grin of a cat when it is about to pounce upon a helpless mouse. With a scarcely perceptible nod to Dick, Mr. Vanderhoof entered Mr. Hamilton's private office and closed the door. "I've seen you before, I'm sure of it," mused Dick, as he left the bank. "I can't just think where, but there's something familiar about you.
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on the subject of; concerning
From this reading “Mr. Vanderhoof smiled, but when he did Dick thought the attempted pleasantry resembled the grin of a cat when it is about to pounce upon a helpless mouse.”
earlier than; in front of
From this reading “"I've seen you before, I'm sure of it," mused Dick, as he left the bank.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “GOLD MINE STOCK Dick looked sharply at the stranger as he passed the man.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"I've seen you before, I'm sure of it," mused Dick, as he left the bank.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “GOLD MINE STOCK Dick looked sharply at the stranger as he passed the man.”
the one or ones belonging to the person speaking
From this reading “GOLD MINE STOCK Dick looked sharply at the stranger as he passed the man.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “GOLD MINE STOCK Dick looked sharply at the stranger as he passed the man.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “GOLD MINE STOCK Dick looked sharply at the stranger as he passed the man.”
a thing, without saying which
From this reading “"I can't just think where, but there's something familiar about you.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"I've seen you before, I'm sure of it," mused Dick, as he left the bank.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"I can't just think where, but there's something familiar about you.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Mr. Vanderhoof smiled, but when he did Dick thought the attempted pleasantry resembled the grin of a cat when it is about to pounce upon a helpless mouse.”
a formal word for “on”
From this reading “Mr. Vanderhoof smiled, but when he did Dick thought the attempted pleasantry resembled the grin of a cat when it is about to pounce upon a helpless mouse.”
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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 Mr. Vanderhoof smiled, but when he did Dick thought the attempted pleasantry resembled the grin of a cat when it is about to pounce upon a helpless mouse.
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Mr. Vanderhoof smiled, but when he did Dick thought the attempted pleasantry resembled the grin of a cat when it is about to pounce upon a helpless mouse.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading With a scarcely perceptible nod to Dick, Mr. Vanderhoof entered Mr. Hamilton's private office and closed the door.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading GOLD MINE STOCK Dick looked sharply at the stranger as he passed the man.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading GOLD MINE STOCK Dick looked sharply at the stranger as he passed the man.
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From this reading Mr. Vanderhoof smiled, but when he did Dick thought the attempted pleasantry resembled the grin of a cat when it is about to pounce upon a helpless mouse.
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From this reading "I've seen you before, I'm sure of it," mused Dick, as he left the bank.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading "I've seen you before, I'm sure of it," mused Dick, as he left the bank.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Mr. Vanderhoof smiled, but when he did Dick thought the attempted pleasantry resembled the grin of a cat when it is about to pounce upon a helpless mouse.
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From this reading "I can't just think where, but there's something familiar about you.
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From this reading Mr. Vanderhoof smiled, but when he did Dick thought the attempted pleasantry resembled the grin of a cat when it is about to pounce upon a helpless mouse.
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From this reading With a scarcely perceptible nod to Dick, Mr. Vanderhoof entered Mr. Hamilton's private office and closed the door.
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From this reading GOLD MINE STOCK Dick looked sharply at the stranger as he passed the man.
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Mr. Vanderhoof smiled, but when he did Dick thought the attempted pleasantry resembled the grin of a cat when it is about to pounce upon a helpless mouse.
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From this reading With a scarcely perceptible nod to Dick, Mr. Vanderhoof entered Mr. Hamilton's private office and closed the door.
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From this reading With a scarcely perceptible nod to Dick, Mr. Vanderhoof entered Mr. Hamilton's private office and closed the door.
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From this reading "I can't just think where, but there's something familiar about you.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading GOLD MINE STOCK Dick looked sharply at the stranger as he passed the man.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mr. Vanderhoof smiled, but when he did Dick thought the attempted pleasantry resembled the grin of a cat when it is about to pounce upon a helpless mouse.
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From this reading With a scarcely perceptible nod to Dick, Mr. Vanderhoof entered Mr. Hamilton's private office and closed the door.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading GOLD MINE STOCK Dick looked sharply at the stranger as he passed the man.
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From this reading Mr. Vanderhoof smiled, but when he did Dick thought the attempted pleasantry resembled the grin of a cat when it is about to pounce upon a helpless mouse.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I can't just think where, but there's something familiar about you.
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From this reading "I've seen you before, I'm sure of it," mused Dick, as he left the bank.
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From this reading "I've seen you before, I'm sure of it," mused Dick, as he left the bank.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Mr. Vanderhoof smiled, but when he did Dick thought the attempted pleasantry resembled the grin of a cat when it is about to pounce upon a helpless mouse.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Mr. Vanderhoof smiled, but when he did Dick thought the attempted pleasantry resembled the grin of a cat when it is about to pounce upon a helpless mouse.
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From this reading "I can't just think where, but there's something familiar about you.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "I've seen you before, I'm sure of it," mused Dick, as he left the bank.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading GOLD MINE STOCK Dick looked sharply at the stranger as he passed the man.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading GOLD MINE STOCK Dick looked sharply at the stranger as he passed the man.
the one or ones belonging to the person speaking
From this reading GOLD MINE STOCK Dick looked sharply at the stranger as he passed the man.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mr. Vanderhoof smiled, but when he did Dick thought the attempted pleasantry resembled the grin of a cat when it is about to pounce upon a helpless mouse.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mr. Vanderhoof smiled, but when he did Dick thought the attempted pleasantry resembled the grin of a cat when it is about to pounce upon a helpless mouse.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I've seen you before, I'm sure of it," mused Dick, as he left the bank.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading With a scarcely perceptible nod to Dick, Mr. Vanderhoof entered Mr. Hamilton's private office and closed the door.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Mr. Vanderhoof smiled, but when he did Dick thought the attempted pleasantry resembled the grin of a cat when it is about to pounce upon a helpless mouse.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading With a scarcely perceptible nod to Dick, Mr. Vanderhoof entered Mr. Hamilton's private office and closed the door.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading GOLD MINE STOCK Dick looked sharply at the stranger as he passed the man.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading With a scarcely perceptible nod to Dick, Mr. Vanderhoof entered Mr. Hamilton's private office and closed the door.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mr. Vanderhoof smiled, but when he did Dick thought the attempted pleasantry resembled the grin of a cat when it is about to pounce upon a helpless mouse.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mr. Vanderhoof smiled, but when he did Dick thought the attempted pleasantry resembled the grin of a cat when it is about to pounce upon a helpless mouse.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading With a scarcely perceptible nod to Dick, Mr. Vanderhoof entered Mr. Hamilton's private office and closed the door.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mr. Vanderhoof smiled, but when he did Dick thought the attempted pleasantry resembled the grin of a cat when it is about to pounce upon a helpless mouse.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading With a scarcely perceptible nod to Dick, Mr. Vanderhoof entered Mr. Hamilton's private office and closed the door.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I've seen you before, I'm sure of it," mused Dick, as he left the bank.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading GOLD MINE STOCK Dick looked sharply at the stranger as he passed the man.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mr. Vanderhoof smiled, but when he did Dick thought the attempted pleasantry resembled the grin of a cat when it is about to pounce upon a helpless mouse.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading "I can't just think where, but there's something familiar about you.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading GOLD MINE STOCK Dick looked sharply at the stranger as he passed the man.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading GOLD MINE STOCK Dick looked sharply at the stranger as he passed the man.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "I've seen you before, I'm sure of it," mused Dick, as he left the bank.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading GOLD MINE STOCK Dick looked sharply at the stranger as he passed the man.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I can't just think where, but there's something familiar about you.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "I can't just think where, but there's something familiar about you.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Mr. Vanderhoof smiled, but when he did Dick thought the attempted pleasantry resembled the grin of a cat when it is about to pounce upon a helpless mouse.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Mr. Vanderhoof smiled, but when he did Dick thought the attempted pleasantry resembled the grin of a cat when it is about to pounce upon a helpless mouse.
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Mr. Vanderhoof smiled, but when he did Dick thought the attempted pleasantry resembled the grin of a cat when it is about to pounce upon a helpless mouse.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mr. Vanderhoof smiled, but when he did Dick thought the attempted pleasantry resembled the grin of a cat when it is about to pounce upon a helpless mouse.
at the time that
From this reading Mr. Vanderhoof smiled, but when he did Dick thought the attempted pleasantry resembled the grin of a cat when it is about to pounce upon a helpless mouse.
in or at the place that
From this reading "I can't just think where, but there's something familiar about you.
in the company of; together with
From this reading With a scarcely perceptible nod to Dick, Mr. Vanderhoof entered Mr. Hamilton's private office and closed the door.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I've seen you before, I'm sure of it," mused Dick, as he left the bank.
