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Chapter XXIII
SIR PHILIP'S MISSION. Major Raynor sat in his favourite seat on the lawn at Eagles' Nest, at drowsy peace with himself and with the world. Of late the major had always been drowsy: morning, noon, and night, no matter what company he was in, he might be seen nodding. Frank, as a medical man, did not like the signs. He spoke to his uncle of the necessity of rousing himself, of taking more exercise, of indulging somewhat less in good luncheons and dinners.
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the past participle of “be”
From this reading “Of late the major had always been drowsy: morning, noon, and night, no matter what company he was in, he might be seen nodding.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “He spoke to his uncle of the necessity of rousing himself, of taking more exercise, of indulging somewhat less in good luncheons and dinners.”
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading “Major Raynor sat in his favourite seat on the lawn at Eagles' Nest, at drowsy peace with himself and with the world.”
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading “Of late the major had always been drowsy: morning, noon, and night, no matter what company he was in, he might be seen nodding.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Of late the major had always been drowsy: morning, noon, and night, no matter what company he was in, he might be seen nodding.”
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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 Frank, as a medical man, did not like the signs.
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From this reading Of late the major had always been drowsy: morning, noon, and night, no matter what company he was in, he might be seen nodding.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Major Raynor sat in his favourite seat on the lawn at Eagles' Nest, at drowsy peace with himself and with the world.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Frank, as a medical man, did not like the signs.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Major Raynor sat in his favourite seat on the lawn at Eagles' Nest, at drowsy peace with himself and with the world.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Of late the major had always been drowsy: morning, noon, and night, no matter what company he was in, he might be seen nodding.
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Of late the major had always been drowsy: morning, noon, and night, no matter what company he was in, he might be seen nodding.
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From this reading Of late the major had always been drowsy: morning, noon, and night, no matter what company he was in, he might be seen nodding.
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Frank, as a medical man, did not like the signs.
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From this reading He spoke to his uncle of the necessity of rousing himself, of taking more exercise, of indulging somewhat less in good luncheons and dinners.
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From this reading Major Raynor sat in his favourite seat on the lawn at Eagles' Nest, at drowsy peace with himself and with the world.
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From this reading Major Raynor sat in his favourite seat on the lawn at Eagles' Nest, at drowsy peace with himself and with the world.
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From this reading He spoke to his uncle of the necessity of rousing himself, of taking more exercise, of indulging somewhat less in good luncheons and dinners.
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From this reading Major Raynor sat in his favourite seat on the lawn at Eagles' Nest, at drowsy peace with himself and with the world.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Frank, as a medical man, did not like the signs.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading He spoke to his uncle of the necessity of rousing himself, of taking more exercise, of indulging somewhat less in good luncheons and dinners.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Of late the major had always been drowsy: morning, noon, and night, no matter what company he was in, he might be seen nodding.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Of late the major had always been drowsy: morning, noon, and night, no matter what company he was in, he might be seen nodding.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Major Raynor sat in his favourite seat on the lawn at Eagles' Nest, at drowsy peace with himself and with the world.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Major Raynor sat in his favourite seat on the lawn at Eagles' Nest, at drowsy peace with himself and with the world.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Major Raynor sat in his favourite seat on the lawn at Eagles' Nest, at drowsy peace with himself and with the world.
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From this reading He spoke to his uncle of the necessity of rousing himself, of taking more exercise, of indulging somewhat less in good luncheons and dinners.
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From this reading Of late the major had always been drowsy: morning, noon, and night, no matter what company he was in, he might be seen nodding.
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From this reading Major Raynor sat in his favourite seat on the lawn at Eagles' Nest, at drowsy peace with himself and with the world.
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From this reading He spoke to his uncle of the necessity of rousing himself, of taking more exercise, of indulging somewhat less in good luncheons and dinners.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Frank, as a medical man, did not like the signs.
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From this reading He spoke to his uncle of the necessity of rousing himself, of taking more exercise, of indulging somewhat less in good luncheons and dinners.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Major Raynor sat in his favourite seat on the lawn at Eagles' Nest, at drowsy peace with himself and with the world.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Frank, as a medical man, did not like the signs.
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From this reading Of late the major had always been drowsy: morning, noon, and night, no matter what company he was in, he might be seen nodding.
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From this reading Frank, as a medical man, did not like the signs.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Of late the major had always been drowsy: morning, noon, and night, no matter what company he was in, he might be seen nodding.
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From this reading SIR PHILIP'S MISSION.
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From this reading He spoke to his uncle of the necessity of rousing himself, of taking more exercise, of indulging somewhat less in good luncheons and dinners.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Of late the major had always been drowsy: morning, noon, and night, no matter what company he was in, he might be seen nodding.
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From this reading He spoke to his uncle of the necessity of rousing himself, of taking more exercise, of indulging somewhat less in good luncheons and dinners.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Major Raynor sat in his favourite seat on the lawn at Eagles' Nest, at drowsy peace with himself and with the world.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Of late the major had always been drowsy: morning, noon, and night, no matter what company he was in, he might be seen nodding.
not any; not one
From this reading Of late the major had always been drowsy: morning, noon, and night, no matter what company he was in, he might be seen nodding.
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From this reading Of late the major had always been drowsy: morning, noon, and night, no matter what company he was in, he might be seen nodding.
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From this reading Of late the major had always been drowsy: morning, noon, and night, no matter what company he was in, he might be seen nodding.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Frank, as a medical man, did not like the signs.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Of late the major had always been drowsy: morning, noon, and night, no matter what company he was in, he might be seen nodding.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Major Raynor sat in his favourite seat on the lawn at Eagles' Nest, at drowsy peace with himself and with the world.
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From this reading Major Raynor sat in his favourite seat on the lawn at Eagles' Nest, at drowsy peace with himself and with the world.
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From this reading SIR PHILIP'S MISSION.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Major Raynor sat in his favourite seat on the lawn at Eagles' Nest, at drowsy peace with himself and with the world.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He spoke to his uncle of the necessity of rousing himself, of taking more exercise, of indulging somewhat less in good luncheons and dinners.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Major Raynor sat in his favourite seat on the lawn at Eagles' Nest, at drowsy peace with himself and with the world.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Major Raynor sat in his favourite seat on the lawn at Eagles' Nest, at drowsy peace with himself and with the world.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Of late the major had always been drowsy: morning, noon, and night, no matter what company he was in, he might be seen nodding.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Frank, as a medical man, did not like the signs.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading SIR PHILIP'S MISSION.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He spoke to his uncle of the necessity of rousing himself, of taking more exercise, of indulging somewhat less in good luncheons and dinners.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He spoke to his uncle of the necessity of rousing himself, of taking more exercise, of indulging somewhat less in good luncheons and dinners.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He spoke to his uncle of the necessity of rousing himself, of taking more exercise, of indulging somewhat less in good luncheons and dinners.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Major Raynor sat in his favourite seat on the lawn at Eagles' Nest, at drowsy peace with himself and with the world.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He spoke to his uncle of the necessity of rousing himself, of taking more exercise, of indulging somewhat less in good luncheons and dinners.
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From this reading He spoke to his uncle of the necessity of rousing himself, of taking more exercise, of indulging somewhat less in good luncheons and dinners.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Of late the major had always been drowsy: morning, noon, and night, no matter what company he was in, he might be seen nodding.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Of late the major had always been drowsy: morning, noon, and night, no matter what company he was in, he might be seen nodding.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Major Raynor sat in his favourite seat on the lawn at Eagles' Nest, at drowsy peace with himself and with the world.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Major Raynor sat in his favourite seat on the lawn at Eagles' Nest, at drowsy peace with himself and with the world.
