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Chapter III
"What d'ye mean the next time?" Lapin exclaimed. "I mean this wouldn't be the last time we do business together, because the job as assistant cutter which I got it is just temporary, Mr. Lapin," he said as he started for the door--"just temporary--that's all." He paused with his hand on the doorknob. "See you at eight o'clock to-morrow morning," he said cheerfully; and five minutes later he was having hard work to keep from dancing his way down Thirty-third Street to the subway.
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for the reason that
From this reading “"I mean this wouldn't be the last time we do business together, because the job as assistant cutter which I got it is just temporary, Mr. Lapin," he said as he started for the door--"just temporary--that's all."”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “He paused with his hand on the doorknob.”
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading “"See you at eight o'clock to-morrow morning," he said cheerfully; and five minutes later he was having hard work to keep from dancing his way down Thirty-third Street to the subway.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"I mean this wouldn't be the last time we do business together, because the job as assistant cutter which I got it is just temporary, Mr. Lapin," he said as he started for the door--"just temporary--that's all."”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"See you at eight o'clock to-morrow morning," he said cheerfully; and five minutes later he was having hard work to keep from dancing his way down Thirty-third Street to the subway.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"What d'ye mean the next time?"”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"What d'ye mean the next time?"”
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From this reading "I mean this wouldn't be the last time we do business together, because the job as assistant cutter which I got it is just temporary, Mr. Lapin," he said as he started for the door--"just temporary--that's all."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "See you at eight o'clock to-morrow morning," he said cheerfully; and five minutes later he was having hard work to keep from dancing his way down Thirty-third Street to the subway.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "I mean this wouldn't be the last time we do business together, because the job as assistant cutter which I got it is just temporary, Mr. Lapin," he said as he started for the door--"just temporary--that's all."
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From this reading "I mean this wouldn't be the last time we do business together, because the job as assistant cutter which I got it is just temporary, Mr. Lapin," he said as he started for the door--"just temporary--that's all."
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "See you at eight o'clock to-morrow morning," he said cheerfully; and five minutes later he was having hard work to keep from dancing his way down Thirty-third Street to the subway.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "I mean this wouldn't be the last time we do business together, because the job as assistant cutter which I got it is just temporary, Mr. Lapin," he said as he started for the door--"just temporary--that's all."
for the reason that
From this reading "I mean this wouldn't be the last time we do business together, because the job as assistant cutter which I got it is just temporary, Mr. Lapin," he said as he started for the door--"just temporary--that's all."
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From this reading "I mean this wouldn't be the last time we do business together, because the job as assistant cutter which I got it is just temporary, Mr. Lapin," he said as he started for the door--"just temporary--that's all."
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From this reading "See you at eight o'clock to-morrow morning," he said cheerfully; and five minutes later he was having hard work to keep from dancing his way down Thirty-third Street to the subway.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I mean this wouldn't be the last time we do business together, because the job as assistant cutter which I got it is just temporary, Mr. Lapin," he said as he started for the door--"just temporary--that's all."
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From this reading "What d'ye mean the next time?"
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From this reading "See you at eight o'clock to-morrow morning," he said cheerfully; and five minutes later he was having hard work to keep from dancing his way down Thirty-third Street to the subway.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "I mean this wouldn't be the last time we do business together, because the job as assistant cutter which I got it is just temporary, Mr. Lapin," he said as he started for the door--"just temporary--that's all."
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From this reading "I mean this wouldn't be the last time we do business together, because the job as assistant cutter which I got it is just temporary, Mr. Lapin," he said as he started for the door--"just temporary--that's all."
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From this reading He paused with his hand on the doorknob.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "See you at eight o'clock to-morrow morning," he said cheerfully; and five minutes later he was having hard work to keep from dancing his way down Thirty-third Street to the subway.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "See you at eight o'clock to-morrow morning," he said cheerfully; and five minutes later he was having hard work to keep from dancing his way down Thirty-third Street to the subway.
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From this reading Lapin exclaimed.
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From this reading "See you at eight o'clock to-morrow morning," he said cheerfully; and five minutes later he was having hard work to keep from dancing his way down Thirty-third Street to the subway.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "I mean this wouldn't be the last time we do business together, because the job as assistant cutter which I got it is just temporary, Mr. Lapin," he said as he started for the door--"just temporary--that's all."
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "See you at eight o'clock to-morrow morning," he said cheerfully; and five minutes later he was having hard work to keep from dancing his way down Thirty-third Street to the subway.
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From this reading "I mean this wouldn't be the last time we do business together, because the job as assistant cutter which I got it is just temporary, Mr. Lapin," he said as he started for the door--"just temporary--that's all."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He paused with his hand on the doorknob.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "See you at eight o'clock to-morrow morning," he said cheerfully; and five minutes later he was having hard work to keep from dancing his way down Thirty-third Street to the subway.
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading "See you at eight o'clock to-morrow morning," he said cheerfully; and five minutes later he was having hard work to keep from dancing his way down Thirty-third Street to the subway.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "I mean this wouldn't be the last time we do business together, because the job as assistant cutter which I got it is just temporary, Mr. Lapin," he said as he started for the door--"just temporary--that's all."
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He paused with his hand on the doorknob.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I mean this wouldn't be the last time we do business together, because the job as assistant cutter which I got it is just temporary, Mr. Lapin," he said as he started for the door--"just temporary--that's all."
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "I mean this wouldn't be the last time we do business together, because the job as assistant cutter which I got it is just temporary, Mr. Lapin," he said as he started for the door--"just temporary--that's all."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "I mean this wouldn't be the last time we do business together, because the job as assistant cutter which I got it is just temporary, Mr. Lapin," he said as he started for the door--"just temporary--that's all."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I mean this wouldn't be the last time we do business together, because the job as assistant cutter which I got it is just temporary, Mr. Lapin," he said as he started for the door--"just temporary--that's all."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I mean this wouldn't be the last time we do business together, because the job as assistant cutter which I got it is just temporary, Mr. Lapin," he said as he started for the door--"just temporary--that's all."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "See you at eight o'clock to-morrow morning," he said cheerfully; and five minutes later he was having hard work to keep from dancing his way down Thirty-third Street to the subway.
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From this reading Lapin exclaimed.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "I mean this wouldn't be the last time we do business together, because the job as assistant cutter which I got it is just temporary, Mr. Lapin," he said as he started for the door--"just temporary--that's all."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "See you at eight o'clock to-morrow morning," he said cheerfully; and five minutes later he was having hard work to keep from dancing his way down Thirty-third Street to the subway.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "What d'ye mean the next time?"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "See you at eight o'clock to-morrow morning," he said cheerfully; and five minutes later he was having hard work to keep from dancing his way down Thirty-third Street to the subway.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "See you at eight o'clock to-morrow morning," he said cheerfully; and five minutes later he was having hard work to keep from dancing his way down Thirty-third Street to the subway.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I mean this wouldn't be the last time we do business together, because the job as assistant cutter which I got it is just temporary, Mr. Lapin," he said as he started for the door--"just temporary--that's all."
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "What d'ye mean the next time?"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "See you at eight o'clock to-morrow morning," he said cheerfully; and five minutes later he was having hard work to keep from dancing his way down Thirty-third Street to the subway.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He paused with his hand on the doorknob.
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From this reading He paused with his hand on the doorknob.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I mean this wouldn't be the last time we do business together, because the job as assistant cutter which I got it is just temporary, Mr. Lapin," he said as he started for the door--"just temporary--that's all."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "See you at eight o'clock to-morrow morning," he said cheerfully; and five minutes later he was having hard work to keep from dancing his way down Thirty-third Street to the subway.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I mean this wouldn't be the last time we do business together, because the job as assistant cutter which I got it is just temporary, Mr. Lapin," he said as he started for the door--"just temporary--that's all."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "See you at eight o'clock to-morrow morning," he said cheerfully; and five minutes later he was having hard work to keep from dancing his way down Thirty-third Street to the subway.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "See you at eight o'clock to-morrow morning," he said cheerfully; and five minutes later he was having hard work to keep from dancing his way down Thirty-third Street to the subway.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I mean this wouldn't be the last time we do business together, because the job as assistant cutter which I got it is just temporary, Mr. Lapin," he said as he started for the door--"just temporary--that's all."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I mean this wouldn't be the last time we do business together, because the job as assistant cutter which I got it is just temporary, Mr. Lapin," he said as he started for the door--"just temporary--that's all."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "What d'ye mean the next time?"
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From this reading "See you at eight o'clock to-morrow morning," he said cheerfully; and five minutes later he was having hard work to keep from dancing his way down Thirty-third Street to the subway.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "I mean this wouldn't be the last time we do business together, because the job as assistant cutter which I got it is just temporary, Mr. Lapin," he said as he started for the door--"just temporary--that's all."
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "What d'ye mean the next time?"
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "See you at eight o'clock to-morrow morning," he said cheerfully; and five minutes later he was having hard work to keep from dancing his way down Thirty-third Street to the subway.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "See you at eight o'clock to-morrow morning," he said cheerfully; and five minutes later he was having hard work to keep from dancing his way down Thirty-third Street to the subway.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I mean this wouldn't be the last time we do business together, because the job as assistant cutter which I got it is just temporary, Mr. Lapin," he said as he started for the door--"just temporary--that's all."
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "See you at eight o'clock to-morrow morning," he said cheerfully; and five minutes later he was having hard work to keep from dancing his way down Thirty-third Street to the subway.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "See you at eight o'clock to-morrow morning," he said cheerfully; and five minutes later he was having hard work to keep from dancing his way down Thirty-third Street to the subway.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "I mean this wouldn't be the last time we do business together, because the job as assistant cutter which I got it is just temporary, Mr. Lapin," he said as he started for the door--"just temporary--that's all."
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "What d'ye mean the next time?"
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading "I mean this wouldn't be the last time we do business together, because the job as assistant cutter which I got it is just temporary, Mr. Lapin," he said as he started for the door--"just temporary--that's all."
in the company of; together with
From this reading He paused with his hand on the doorknob.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "See you at eight o'clock to-morrow morning," he said cheerfully; and five minutes later he was having hard work to keep from dancing his way down Thirty-third Street to the subway.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I mean this wouldn't be the last time we do business together, because the job as assistant cutter which I got it is just temporary, Mr. Lapin," he said as he started for the door--"just temporary--that's all."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "See you at eight o'clock to-morrow morning," he said cheerfully; and five minutes later he was having hard work to keep from dancing his way down Thirty-third Street to the subway.
