aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading "Mr. Jekyl is going to make some statements to us, Nina, about our property in Mississippi, which, if they turn out as he expects, will set us up in the world," said Tom.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After the return of the gentlemen to the drawing-room, Nina, at the request of Tom, followed him and Mr. Jekyl into the library.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading After the return of the gentlemen to the drawing-room, Nina, at the request of Tom, followed him and Mr. Jekyl into the library.
arm-chair
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From this reading Nina threw herself carelessly into the leather arm-chair by the window, and looked out of it.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "Mr. Jekyl is going to make some statements to us, Nina, about our property in Mississippi, which, if they turn out as he expects, will set us up in the world," said Tom.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading After the return of the gentlemen to the drawing-room, Nina, at the request of Tom, followed him and Mr. Jekyl into the library.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Nina threw herself carelessly into the leather arm-chair by the window, and looked out of it.
carelesslyadverbUS /ˈkerləsli/
without care or concern
From this reading Nina threw herself carelessly into the leather arm-chair by the window, and looked out of it.
drawing-room
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From this reading After the return of the gentlemen to the drawing-room, Nina, at the request of Tom, followed him and Mr. Jekyl into the library.
expectsverbUS /ɪkˈspekts/
third-person singular of “expect” — regard something as probable or likely
From this reading "Mr. Jekyl is going to make some statements to us, Nina, about our property in Mississippi, which, if they turn out as he expects, will set us up in the world," said Tom.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading After the return of the gentlemen to the drawing-room, Nina, at the request of Tom, followed him and Mr. Jekyl into the library.
plural of “gentleman” — a man of refinement
From this reading After the return of the gentlemen to the drawing-room, Nina, at the request of Tom, followed him and Mr. Jekyl into the library.
the act of departing
From this reading "Mr. Jekyl is going to make some statements to us, Nina, about our property in Mississippi, which, if they turn out as he expects, will set us up in the world," said Tom.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Mr. Jekyl is going to make some statements to us, Nina, about our property in Mississippi, which, if they turn out as he expects, will set us up in the world," said Tom.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading Nina threw herself carelessly into the leather arm-chair by the window, and looked out of it.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading After the return of the gentlemen to the drawing-room, Nina, at the request of Tom, followed him and Mr. Jekyl into the library.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "Mr. Jekyl is going to make some statements to us, Nina, about our property in Mississippi, which, if they turn out as he expects, will set us up in the world," said Tom.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Mr. Jekyl is going to make some statements to us, Nina, about our property in Mississippi, which, if they turn out as he expects, will set us up in the world," said Tom.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading After the return of the gentlemen to the drawing-room, Nina, at the request of Tom, followed him and Mr. Jekyl into the library.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Mr. Jekyl is going to make some statements to us, Nina, about our property in Mississippi, which, if they turn out as he expects, will set us up in the world," said Tom.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Nina threw herself carelessly into the leather arm-chair by the window, and looked out of it.
Jekyl
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From this reading After the return of the gentlemen to the drawing-room, Nina, at the request of Tom, followed him and Mr. Jekyl into the library.
JEKYL'S
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From this reading JEKYL'S OPINIONS.
leathernounUS /ˈleðər/
an animal skin made smooth and flexible by removing the hair and then tanning
From this reading Nina threw herself carelessly into the leather arm-chair by the window, and looked out of it.
a room where books are kept
From this reading After the return of the gentlemen to the drawing-room, Nina, at the request of Tom, followed him and Mr. Jekyl into the library.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Nina threw herself carelessly into the leather arm-chair by the window, and looked out of it.
engage in
From this reading "Mr. Jekyl is going to make some statements to us, Nina, about our property in Mississippi, which, if they turn out as he expects, will set us up in the world," said Tom.
MississippinounUS /ˌmɪsɪˈsɪpi/
a major North American river and the chief river of the United States; rises in northern Minnesota and flows southward into the Gulf of Mexico
From this reading "Mr. Jekyl is going to make some statements to us, Nina, about our property in Mississippi, which, if they turn out as he expects, will set us up in the world," said Tom.
a form of address for a man
From this reading MR.
NinanounUS /ˈniːnə/
the Babylonian goddess of the watery deep and daughter of Ea
From this reading After the return of the gentlemen to the drawing-room, Nina, at the request of Tom, followed him and Mr. Jekyl into the library.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading After the return of the gentlemen to the drawing-room, Nina, at the request of Tom, followed him and Mr. Jekyl into the library.
OPINIONSnounUS /əˈpɪnjənz/
plural of “opinion” — a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading JEKYL'S OPINIONS.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading "Mr. Jekyl is going to make some statements to us, Nina, about our property in Mississippi, which, if they turn out as he expects, will set us up in the world," said Tom.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "Mr. Jekyl is going to make some statements to us, Nina, about our property in Mississippi, which, if they turn out as he expects, will set us up in the world," said Tom.
something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone
From this reading "Mr. Jekyl is going to make some statements to us, Nina, about our property in Mississippi, which, if they turn out as he expects, will set us up in the world," said Tom.
express the need or desire for
From this reading After the return of the gentlemen to the drawing-room, Nina, at the request of Tom, followed him and Mr. Jekyl into the library.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading After the return of the gentlemen to the drawing-room, Nina, at the request of Tom, followed him and Mr. Jekyl into the library.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Mr. Jekyl is going to make some statements to us, Nina, about our property in Mississippi, which, if they turn out as he expects, will set us up in the world," said Tom.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading "Mr. Jekyl is going to make some statements to us, Nina, about our property in Mississippi, which, if they turn out as he expects, will set us up in the world," said Tom.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading "Mr. Jekyl is going to make some statements to us, Nina, about our property in Mississippi, which, if they turn out as he expects, will set us up in the world," said Tom.
statementsnounUS /ˈsteɪtmənts/
plural of “statement” — a message that is stated or declared; a communication (oral or written) setting forth particulars or facts etc
From this reading "Mr. Jekyl is going to make some statements to us, Nina, about our property in Mississippi, which, if they turn out as he expects, will set us up in the world," said Tom.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading After the return of the gentlemen to the drawing-room, Nina, at the request of Tom, followed him and Mr. Jekyl into the library.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Mr. Jekyl is going to make some statements to us, Nina, about our property in Mississippi, which, if they turn out as he expects, will set us up in the world," said Tom.
inflected form of “throw” — propel through the air
From this reading Nina threw herself carelessly into the leather arm-chair by the window, and looked out of it.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading After the return of the gentlemen to the drawing-room, Nina, at the request of Tom, followed him and Mr. Jekyl into the library.
male cat
From this reading After the return of the gentlemen to the drawing-room, Nina, at the request of Tom, followed him and Mr. Jekyl into the library.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading "Mr. Jekyl is going to make some statements to us, Nina, about our property in Mississippi, which, if they turn out as he expects, will set us up in the world," said Tom.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading "Mr. Jekyl is going to make some statements to us, Nina, about our property in Mississippi, which, if they turn out as he expects, will set us up in the world," said Tom.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Mr. Jekyl is going to make some statements to us, Nina, about our property in Mississippi, which, if they turn out as he expects, will set us up in the world," said Tom.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading "Mr. Jekyl is going to make some statements to us, Nina, about our property in Mississippi, which, if they turn out as he expects, will set us up in the world," said Tom.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "Mr. Jekyl is going to make some statements to us, Nina, about our property in Mississippi, which, if they turn out as he expects, will set us up in the world," said Tom.
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading Nina threw herself carelessly into the leather arm-chair by the window, and looked out of it.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading "Mr. Jekyl is going to make some statements to us, Nina, about our property in Mississippi, which, if they turn out as he expects, will set us up in the world," said Tom.
