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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 "SNUGGLERS' ROOST" Wickersham began to renew his visits to Mrs. Wentworth, which he had discontinued for a time when he had found himself repulsed.

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From this reading Among other things, she might ask for an accounting of the money he had had of her, and he wanted more money.

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading When he began again, it was on a new line.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading Among other things, she might ask for an accounting of the money he had had of her, and he wanted more money.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading Among other things, she might ask for an accounting of the money he had had of her, and he wanted more money.

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

From this reading Among other things, she might ask for an accounting of the money he had had of her, and he wanted more money.

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From this reading He must keep up appearances, or others might pounce upon him.

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From this reading Among other things, she might ask for an accounting of the money he had had of her, and he wanted more money.

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading "SNUGGLERS' ROOST" Wickersham began to renew his visits to Mrs. Wentworth, which he had discontinued for a time when he had found himself repulsed.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The repulse had stimulated his desire to win her; but he had a further motive.

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From this reading The repulse had stimulated his desire to win her; but he had a further motive.

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From this reading "SNUGGLERS' ROOST" Wickersham began to renew his visits to Mrs. Wentworth, which he had discontinued for a time when he had found himself repulsed.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading "SNUGGLERS' ROOST" Wickersham began to renew his visits to Mrs. Wentworth, which he had discontinued for a time when he had found himself repulsed.

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading "SNUGGLERS' ROOST" Wickersham began to renew his visits to Mrs. Wentworth, which he had discontinued for a time when he had found himself repulsed.

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From this reading The repulse had stimulated his desire to win her; but he had a further motive.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading "SNUGGLERS' ROOST" Wickersham began to renew his visits to Mrs. Wentworth, which he had discontinued for a time when he had found himself repulsed.

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

From this reading "SNUGGLERS' ROOST" Wickersham began to renew his visits to Mrs. Wentworth, which he had discontinued for a time when he had found himself repulsed.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading The repulse had stimulated his desire to win her; but he had a further motive.

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

From this reading He must keep up appearances, or others might pounce upon him.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading "SNUGGLERS' ROOST" Wickersham began to renew his visits to Mrs. Wentworth, which he had discontinued for a time when he had found himself repulsed.

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

From this reading "SNUGGLERS' ROOST" Wickersham began to renew his visits to Mrs. Wentworth, which he had discontinued for a time when he had found himself repulsed.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading When he began again, it was on a new line.

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From this reading He must keep up appearances, or others might pounce upon him.

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From this reading When he began again, it was on a new line.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading Among other things, she might ask for an accounting of the money he had had of her, and he wanted more money.

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From this reading Among other things, she might ask for an accounting of the money he had had of her, and he wanted more money.

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

From this reading Among other things, she might ask for an accounting of the money he had had of her, and he wanted more money.

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From this reading The repulse had stimulated his desire to win her; but he had a further motive.

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From this reading "SNUGGLERS' ROOST" Wickersham began to renew his visits to Mrs. Wentworth, which he had discontinued for a time when he had found himself repulsed.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading He must keep up appearances, or others might pounce upon him.

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From this reading When he began again, it was on a new line.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Among other things, she might ask for an accounting of the money he had had of her, and he wanted more money.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading When he began again, it was on a new line.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading He must keep up appearances, or others might pounce upon him.

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From this reading Among other things, she might ask for an accounting of the money he had had of her, and he wanted more money.

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

From this reading He must keep up appearances, or others might pounce upon him.

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From this reading He must keep up appearances, or others might pounce upon him.

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From this reading "SNUGGLERS' ROOST" Wickersham began to renew his visits to Mrs. Wentworth, which he had discontinued for a time when he had found himself repulsed.

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

From this reading The repulse had stimulated his desire to win her; but he had a further motive.

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

From this reading "SNUGGLERS' ROOST" Wickersham began to renew his visits to Mrs. Wentworth, which he had discontinued for a time when he had found himself repulsed.

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From this reading "SNUGGLERS' ROOST" Wickersham began to renew his visits to Mrs. Wentworth, which he had discontinued for a time when he had found himself repulsed.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Among other things, she might ask for an accounting of the money he had had of her, and he wanted more money.

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From this reading "SNUGGLERS' ROOST" Wickersham began to renew his visits to Mrs. Wentworth, which he had discontinued for a time when he had found himself repulsed.

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

From this reading The repulse had stimulated his desire to win her; but he had a further motive.

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

From this reading The repulse had stimulated his desire to win her; but he had a further motive.

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From this reading Among other things, she might ask for an accounting of the money he had had of her, and he wanted more money.

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading "SNUGGLERS' ROOST" Wickersham began to renew his visits to Mrs. Wentworth, which he had discontinued for a time when he had found himself repulsed.

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

From this reading "SNUGGLERS' ROOST" Wickersham began to renew his visits to Mrs. Wentworth, which he had discontinued for a time when he had found himself repulsed.

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From this reading He must keep up appearances, or others might pounce upon him.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading He must keep up appearances, or others might pounce upon him.

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From this reading "SNUGGLERS' ROOST" Wickersham began to renew his visits to Mrs. Wentworth, which he had discontinued for a time when he had found himself repulsed.

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From this reading Among other things, she might ask for an accounting of the money he had had of her, and he wanted more money.

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

From this reading When he began again, it was on a new line.

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From this reading "SNUGGLERS' ROOST" Wickersham began to renew his visits to Mrs. Wentworth, which he had discontinued for a time when he had found himself repulsed.

at the time that

From this reading "SNUGGLERS' ROOST" Wickersham began to renew his visits to Mrs. Wentworth, which he had discontinued for a time when he had found himself repulsed.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading "SNUGGLERS' ROOST" Wickersham began to renew his visits to Mrs. Wentworth, which he had discontinued for a time when he had found himself repulsed.

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From this reading "SNUGGLERS' ROOST" Wickersham began to renew his visits to Mrs. Wentworth, which he had discontinued for a time when he had found himself repulsed.

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

From this reading The repulse had stimulated his desire to win her; but he had a further motive.