Chapter XI

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

From this reading Now, as he held the doubtful object in his fat, white fingers, he suspected from the smile on the face of the Senior Partner that a joke was in the air.

later than; following

From this reading When he saw what was in his hand--apparently a piece of greenish glass--he raised his heavy black eyebrows, and, with a sidelong glance, studied the faces of the three men, one after another, to make sure they were not laughing at him.

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From this reading Now, as he held the doubtful object in his fat, white fingers, he suspected from the smile on the face of the Senior Partner that a joke was in the air.

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

From this reading When he saw what was in his hand--apparently a piece of greenish glass--he raised his heavy black eyebrows, and, with a sidelong glance, studied the faces of the three men, one after another, to make sure they were not laughing at him.

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

From this reading When he saw what was in his hand--apparently a piece of greenish glass--he raised his heavy black eyebrows, and, with a sidelong glance, studied the faces of the three men, one after another, to make sure they were not laughing at him.

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From this reading When he saw what was in his hand--apparently a piece of greenish glass--he raised his heavy black eyebrows, and, with a sidelong glance, studied the faces of the three men, one after another, to make sure they were not laughing at him.

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading "No, we are serious.

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

From this reading Now, as he held the doubtful object in his fat, white fingers, he suspected from the smile on the face of the Senior Partner that a joke was in the air.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading When he saw what was in his hand--apparently a piece of greenish glass--he raised his heavy black eyebrows, and, with a sidelong glance, studied the faces of the three men, one after another, to make sure they were not laughing at him.

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From this reading When he saw what was in his hand--apparently a piece of greenish glass--he raised his heavy black eyebrows, and, with a sidelong glance, studied the faces of the three men, one after another, to make sure they were not laughing at him.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Nephew William smiled but shook his head.

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From this reading Now, as he held the doubtful object in his fat, white fingers, he suspected from the smile on the face of the Senior Partner that a joke was in the air.

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

From this reading When he saw what was in his hand--apparently a piece of greenish glass--he raised his heavy black eyebrows, and, with a sidelong glance, studied the faces of the three men, one after another, to make sure they were not laughing at him.

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From this reading Now, as he held the doubtful object in his fat, white fingers, he suspected from the smile on the face of the Senior Partner that a joke was in the air.

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From this reading When he saw what was in his hand--apparently a piece of greenish glass--he raised his heavy black eyebrows, and, with a sidelong glance, studied the faces of the three men, one after another, to make sure they were not laughing at him.

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From this reading Now, as he held the doubtful object in his fat, white fingers, he suspected from the smile on the face of the Senior Partner that a joke was in the air.

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From this reading Now, as he held the doubtful object in his fat, white fingers, he suspected from the smile on the face of the Senior Partner that a joke was in the air.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Now, as he held the doubtful object in his fat, white fingers, he suspected from the smile on the face of the Senior Partner that a joke was in the air.

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From this reading When he saw what was in his hand--apparently a piece of greenish glass--he raised his heavy black eyebrows, and, with a sidelong glance, studied the faces of the three men, one after another, to make sure they were not laughing at him.

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From this reading When he saw what was in his hand--apparently a piece of greenish glass--he raised his heavy black eyebrows, and, with a sidelong glance, studied the faces of the three men, one after another, to make sure they were not laughing at him.

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From this reading When he saw what was in his hand--apparently a piece of greenish glass--he raised his heavy black eyebrows, and, with a sidelong glance, studied the faces of the three men, one after another, to make sure they were not laughing at him.

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From this reading When he saw what was in his hand--apparently a piece of greenish glass--he raised his heavy black eyebrows, and, with a sidelong glance, studied the faces of the three men, one after another, to make sure they were not laughing at him.

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

From this reading Now, as he held the doubtful object in his fat, white fingers, he suspected from the smile on the face of the Senior Partner that a joke was in the air.

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From this reading Nephew William smiled but shook his head.

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From this reading When he saw what was in his hand--apparently a piece of greenish glass--he raised his heavy black eyebrows, and, with a sidelong glance, studied the faces of the three men, one after another, to make sure they were not laughing at him.

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From this reading Now, as he held the doubtful object in his fat, white fingers, he suspected from the smile on the face of the Senior Partner that a joke was in the air.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading When he saw what was in his hand--apparently a piece of greenish glass--he raised his heavy black eyebrows, and, with a sidelong glance, studied the faces of the three men, one after another, to make sure they were not laughing at him.

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

From this reading Now, as he held the doubtful object in his fat, white fingers, he suspected from the smile on the face of the Senior Partner that a joke was in the air.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading Now, as he held the doubtful object in his fat, white fingers, he suspected from the smile on the face of the Senior Partner that a joke was in the air.

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From this reading Now, as he held the doubtful object in his fat, white fingers, he suspected from the smile on the face of the Senior Partner that a joke was in the air.

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

From this reading When he saw what was in his hand--apparently a piece of greenish glass--he raised his heavy black eyebrows, and, with a sidelong glance, studied the faces of the three men, one after another, to make sure they were not laughing at him.

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading When he saw what was in his hand--apparently a piece of greenish glass--he raised his heavy black eyebrows, and, with a sidelong glance, studied the faces of the three men, one after another, to make sure they were not laughing at him.

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From this reading When he saw what was in his hand--apparently a piece of greenish glass--he raised his heavy black eyebrows, and, with a sidelong glance, studied the faces of the three men, one after another, to make sure they were not laughing at him.

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From this reading Nephew William smiled but shook his head.

not any; not one

From this reading "No, we are serious.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading When he saw what was in his hand--apparently a piece of greenish glass--he raised his heavy black eyebrows, and, with a sidelong glance, studied the faces of the three men, one after another, to make sure they were not laughing at him.

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

From this reading Now, as he held the doubtful object in his fat, white fingers, he suspected from the smile on the face of the Senior Partner that a joke was in the air.

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From this reading Now, as he held the doubtful object in his fat, white fingers, he suspected from the smile on the face of the Senior Partner that a joke was in the air.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Now, as he held the doubtful object in his fat, white fingers, he suspected from the smile on the face of the Senior Partner that a joke was in the air.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Now, as he held the doubtful object in his fat, white fingers, he suspected from the smile on the face of the Senior Partner that a joke was in the air.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading When he saw what was in his hand--apparently a piece of greenish glass--he raised his heavy black eyebrows, and, with a sidelong glance, studied the faces of the three men, one after another, to make sure they were not laughing at him.

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From this reading Now, as he held the doubtful object in his fat, white fingers, he suspected from the smile on the face of the Senior Partner that a joke was in the air.

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

From this reading When he saw what was in his hand--apparently a piece of greenish glass--he raised his heavy black eyebrows, and, with a sidelong glance, studied the faces of the three men, one after another, to make sure they were not laughing at him.

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

From this reading When he saw what was in his hand--apparently a piece of greenish glass--he raised his heavy black eyebrows, and, with a sidelong glance, studied the faces of the three men, one after another, to make sure they were not laughing at him.

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

From this reading When he saw what was in his hand--apparently a piece of greenish glass--he raised his heavy black eyebrows, and, with a sidelong glance, studied the faces of the three men, one after another, to make sure they were not laughing at him.

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

From this reading Now, as he held the doubtful object in his fat, white fingers, he suspected from the smile on the face of the Senior Partner that a joke was in the air.

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

From this reading "No, we are serious.

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

From this reading Nephew William smiled but shook his head.

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

From this reading When he saw what was in his hand--apparently a piece of greenish glass--he raised his heavy black eyebrows, and, with a sidelong glance, studied the faces of the three men, one after another, to make sure they were not laughing at him.

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

From this reading Now, as he held the doubtful object in his fat, white fingers, he suspected from the smile on the face of the Senior Partner that a joke was in the air.

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

From this reading Nephew William smiled but shook his head.

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

From this reading When he saw what was in his hand--apparently a piece of greenish glass--he raised his heavy black eyebrows, and, with a sidelong glance, studied the faces of the three men, one after another, to make sure they were not laughing at him.

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading When he saw what was in his hand--apparently a piece of greenish glass--he raised his heavy black eyebrows, and, with a sidelong glance, studied the faces of the three men, one after another, to make sure they were not laughing at him.

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

From this reading Now, as he held the doubtful object in his fat, white fingers, he suspected from the smile on the face of the Senior Partner that a joke was in the air.

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading Tell us what you think."

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Now, as he held the doubtful object in his fat, white fingers, he suspected from the smile on the face of the Senior Partner that a joke was in the air.

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

From this reading Now, as he held the doubtful object in his fat, white fingers, he suspected from the smile on the face of the Senior Partner that a joke was in the air.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading When he saw what was in his hand--apparently a piece of greenish glass--he raised his heavy black eyebrows, and, with a sidelong glance, studied the faces of the three men, one after another, to make sure they were not laughing at him.

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading Tell us what you think."

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From this reading When he saw what was in his hand--apparently a piece of greenish glass--he raised his heavy black eyebrows, and, with a sidelong glance, studied the faces of the three men, one after another, to make sure they were not laughing at him.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading When he saw what was in his hand--apparently a piece of greenish glass--he raised his heavy black eyebrows, and, with a sidelong glance, studied the faces of the three men, one after another, to make sure they were not laughing at him.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Tell us what you think."

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

From this reading Now, as he held the doubtful object in his fat, white fingers, he suspected from the smile on the face of the Senior Partner that a joke was in the air.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading "No, we are serious.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading When he saw what was in his hand--apparently a piece of greenish glass--he raised his heavy black eyebrows, and, with a sidelong glance, studied the faces of the three men, one after another, to make sure they were not laughing at him.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading When he saw what was in his hand--apparently a piece of greenish glass--he raised his heavy black eyebrows, and, with a sidelong glance, studied the faces of the three men, one after another, to make sure they were not laughing at him.

at the time that

From this reading When he saw what was in his hand--apparently a piece of greenish glass--he raised his heavy black eyebrows, and, with a sidelong glance, studied the faces of the three men, one after another, to make sure they were not laughing at him.

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

From this reading Now, as he held the doubtful object in his fat, white fingers, he suspected from the smile on the face of the Senior Partner that a joke was in the air.

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

From this reading Nephew William smiled but shook his head.

in the company of; together with

From this reading When he saw what was in his hand--apparently a piece of greenish glass--he raised his heavy black eyebrows, and, with a sidelong glance, studied the faces of the three men, one after another, to make sure they were not laughing at him.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading Tell us what you think."