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Chapter XXV
THE DINNER AT MRS. WICKERSHAM'S Keith quickly discovered that Rumor was busy with Ferdy Wickersham's name in other places than gilded drawing-rooms. He had been dropped from the board of more than one big corporation in which he had once had a potent influence. Knowing men, like Stirling and his club friends, began to say that they did not see how he had kept up. But up-town he still held on-held on with a steady eye and stony face that showed a nerve worthy of a better man.
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the past participle of “be”
From this reading “He had been dropped from the board of more than one big corporation in which he had once had a potent influence.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Knowing men, like Stirling and his club friends, began to say that they did not see how he had kept up.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “WICKERSHAM'S Keith quickly discovered that Rumor was busy with Ferdy Wickersham's name in other places than gilded drawing-rooms.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “He had been dropped from the board of more than one big corporation in which he had once had a potent influence.”
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading “He had been dropped from the board of more than one big corporation in which he had once had a potent influence.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “But up-town he still held on-held on with a steady eye and stony face that showed a nerve worthy of a better man.”
Having or showing the qualities or abilities that merit recognition in character or magic.
From this reading “But up-town he still held on-held on with a steady eye and stony face that showed a nerve worthy of a better man.”
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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 He had been dropped from the board of more than one big corporation in which he had once had a potent influence.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Knowing men, like Stirling and his club friends, began to say that they did not see how he had kept up.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE DINNER AT MRS.
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He had been dropped from the board of more than one big corporation in which he had once had a potent influence.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Knowing men, like Stirling and his club friends, began to say that they did not see how he had kept up.
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From this reading But up-town he still held on-held on with a steady eye and stony face that showed a nerve worthy of a better man.
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From this reading He had been dropped from the board of more than one big corporation in which he had once had a potent influence.
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From this reading He had been dropped from the board of more than one big corporation in which he had once had a potent influence.
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From this reading WICKERSHAM'S Keith quickly discovered that Rumor was busy with Ferdy Wickersham's name in other places than gilded drawing-rooms.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But up-town he still held on-held on with a steady eye and stony face that showed a nerve worthy of a better man.
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From this reading Knowing men, like Stirling and his club friends, began to say that they did not see how he had kept up.
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From this reading He had been dropped from the board of more than one big corporation in which he had once had a potent influence.
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Knowing men, like Stirling and his club friends, began to say that they did not see how he had kept up.
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From this reading THE DINNER AT MRS.
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From this reading WICKERSHAM'S Keith quickly discovered that Rumor was busy with Ferdy Wickersham's name in other places than gilded drawing-rooms.
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From this reading WICKERSHAM'S Keith quickly discovered that Rumor was busy with Ferdy Wickersham's name in other places than gilded drawing-rooms.
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From this reading He had been dropped from the board of more than one big corporation in which he had once had a potent influence.
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From this reading But up-town he still held on-held on with a steady eye and stony face that showed a nerve worthy of a better man.
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From this reading But up-town he still held on-held on with a steady eye and stony face that showed a nerve worthy of a better man.
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From this reading WICKERSHAM'S Keith quickly discovered that Rumor was busy with Ferdy Wickersham's name in other places than gilded drawing-rooms.
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From this reading Knowing men, like Stirling and his club friends, began to say that they did not see how he had kept up.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He had been dropped from the board of more than one big corporation in which he had once had a potent influence.
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From this reading WICKERSHAM'S Keith quickly discovered that Rumor was busy with Ferdy Wickersham's name in other places than gilded drawing-rooms.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had been dropped from the board of more than one big corporation in which he had once had a potent influence.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had been dropped from the board of more than one big corporation in which he had once had a potent influence.
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From this reading But up-town he still held on-held on with a steady eye and stony face that showed a nerve worthy of a better man.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Knowing men, like Stirling and his club friends, began to say that they did not see how he had kept up.
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From this reading Knowing men, like Stirling and his club friends, began to say that they did not see how he had kept up.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading WICKERSHAM'S Keith quickly discovered that Rumor was busy with Ferdy Wickersham's name in other places than gilded drawing-rooms.
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From this reading He had been dropped from the board of more than one big corporation in which he had once had a potent influence.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading WICKERSHAM'S Keith quickly discovered that Rumor was busy with Ferdy Wickersham's name in other places than gilded drawing-rooms.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Knowing men, like Stirling and his club friends, began to say that they did not see how he had kept up.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Knowing men, like Stirling and his club friends, began to say that they did not see how he had kept up.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Knowing men, like Stirling and his club friends, began to say that they did not see how he had kept up.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading But up-town he still held on-held on with a steady eye and stony face that showed a nerve worthy of a better man.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Knowing men, like Stirling and his club friends, began to say that they did not see how he had kept up.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He had been dropped from the board of more than one big corporation in which he had once had a potent influence.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE DINNER AT MRS.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading WICKERSHAM'S Keith quickly discovered that Rumor was busy with Ferdy Wickersham's name in other places than gilded drawing-rooms.
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From this reading But up-town he still held on-held on with a steady eye and stony face that showed a nerve worthy of a better man.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Knowing men, like Stirling and his club friends, began to say that they did not see how he had kept up.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He had been dropped from the board of more than one big corporation in which he had once had a potent influence.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading But up-town he still held on-held on with a steady eye and stony face that showed a nerve worthy of a better man.
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From this reading But up-town he still held on-held on with a steady eye and stony face that showed a nerve worthy of a better man.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He had been dropped from the board of more than one big corporation in which he had once had a potent influence.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading He had been dropped from the board of more than one big corporation in which he had once had a potent influence.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading WICKERSHAM'S Keith quickly discovered that Rumor was busy with Ferdy Wickersham's name in other places than gilded drawing-rooms.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading WICKERSHAM'S Keith quickly discovered that Rumor was busy with Ferdy Wickersham's name in other places than gilded drawing-rooms.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He had been dropped from the board of more than one big corporation in which he had once had a potent influence.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading WICKERSHAM'S Keith quickly discovered that Rumor was busy with Ferdy Wickersham's name in other places than gilded drawing-rooms.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading WICKERSHAM'S Keith quickly discovered that Rumor was busy with Ferdy Wickersham's name in other places than gilded drawing-rooms.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Knowing men, like Stirling and his club friends, began to say that they did not see how he had kept up.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Knowing men, like Stirling and his club friends, began to say that they did not see how he had kept up.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading But up-town he still held on-held on with a steady eye and stony face that showed a nerve worthy of a better man.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading But up-town he still held on-held on with a steady eye and stony face that showed a nerve worthy of a better man.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading But up-town he still held on-held on with a steady eye and stony face that showed a nerve worthy of a better man.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Knowing men, like Stirling and his club friends, began to say that they did not see how he had kept up.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading But up-town he still held on-held on with a steady eye and stony face that showed a nerve worthy of a better man.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading WICKERSHAM'S Keith quickly discovered that Rumor was busy with Ferdy Wickersham's name in other places than gilded drawing-rooms.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading WICKERSHAM'S Keith quickly discovered that Rumor was busy with Ferdy Wickersham's name in other places than gilded drawing-rooms.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE DINNER AT MRS.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Knowing men, like Stirling and his club friends, began to say that they did not see how he had kept up.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Knowing men, like Stirling and his club friends, began to say that they did not see how he had kept up.
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From this reading Knowing men, like Stirling and his club friends, began to say that they did not see how he had kept up.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading But up-town he still held on-held on with a steady eye and stony face that showed a nerve worthy of a better man.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading WICKERSHAM'S Keith quickly discovered that Rumor was busy with Ferdy Wickersham's name in other places than gilded drawing-rooms.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He had been dropped from the board of more than one big corporation in which he had once had a potent influence.
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From this reading WICKERSHAM'S Keith quickly discovered that Rumor was busy with Ferdy Wickersham's name in other places than gilded drawing-rooms.
in the company of; together with
From this reading WICKERSHAM'S Keith quickly discovered that Rumor was busy with Ferdy Wickersham's name in other places than gilded drawing-rooms.
Having or showing the qualities or abilities that merit recognition in character or magic.
From this reading But up-town he still held on-held on with a steady eye and stony face that showed a nerve worthy of a better man.
