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Chapter XI
THE FIRST WAYFARER ACCEPTS AN INVITATION, AND MR. DILLINGFORD BELABOURS A PROXY Barnes insisted that the first thing to be considered was the release of Miss Cameron. He held forth at some length on the urgency of immediate action. "If we can't think of any other way to get her out of this devilish predicament, Sprouse, I shall apply to Washington for help." "And be laughed at, my friend," said the secret agent.
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an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “THE FIRST WAYFARER ACCEPTS AN INVITATION, AND MR.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"If we can't think of any other way to get her out of this devilish predicament, Sprouse, I shall apply to Washington for help."”
demanded something firmly
From this reading “DILLINGFORD BELABOURS A PROXY Barnes insisted that the first thing to be considered was the release of Miss Cameron.”
a period of time or extent
From this reading “He held forth at some length on the urgency of immediate action.”
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading “"And be laughed at, my friend," said the secret agent.”
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading “"If we can't think of any other way to get her out of this devilish predicament, Sprouse, I shall apply to Washington for help."”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “DILLINGFORD BELABOURS A PROXY Barnes insisted that the first thing to be considered was the release of Miss Cameron.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"If we can't think of any other way to get her out of this devilish predicament, Sprouse, I shall apply to Washington for help."”
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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 DILLINGFORD BELABOURS A PROXY Barnes insisted that the first thing to be considered was the release of Miss Cameron.
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From this reading THE FIRST WAYFARER ACCEPTS AN INVITATION, AND MR.
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From this reading He held forth at some length on the urgency of immediate action.
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From this reading "And be laughed at, my friend," said the secret agent.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading THE FIRST WAYFARER ACCEPTS AN INVITATION, AND MR.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE FIRST WAYFARER ACCEPTS AN INVITATION, AND MR.
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From this reading "If we can't think of any other way to get her out of this devilish predicament, Sprouse, I shall apply to Washington for help."
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From this reading "If we can't think of any other way to get her out of this devilish predicament, Sprouse, I shall apply to Washington for help."
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He held forth at some length on the urgency of immediate action.
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From this reading DILLINGFORD BELABOURS A PROXY Barnes insisted that the first thing to be considered was the release of Miss Cameron.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading DILLINGFORD BELABOURS A PROXY Barnes insisted that the first thing to be considered was the release of Miss Cameron.
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From this reading DILLINGFORD BELABOURS A PROXY Barnes insisted that the first thing to be considered was the release of Miss Cameron.
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From this reading DILLINGFORD BELABOURS A PROXY Barnes insisted that the first thing to be considered was the release of Miss Cameron.
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From this reading "If we can't think of any other way to get her out of this devilish predicament, Sprouse, I shall apply to Washington for help."
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From this reading DILLINGFORD BELABOURS A PROXY Barnes insisted that the first thing to be considered was the release of Miss Cameron.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "If we can't think of any other way to get her out of this devilish predicament, Sprouse, I shall apply to Washington for help."
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From this reading DILLINGFORD BELABOURS A PROXY Barnes insisted that the first thing to be considered was the release of Miss Cameron.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading THE FIRST WAYFARER ACCEPTS AN INVITATION, AND MR.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "If we can't think of any other way to get her out of this devilish predicament, Sprouse, I shall apply to Washington for help."
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From this reading He held forth at some length on the urgency of immediate action.
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From this reading "And be laughed at, my friend," said the secret agent.
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From this reading "If we can't think of any other way to get her out of this devilish predicament, Sprouse, I shall apply to Washington for help."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He held forth at some length on the urgency of immediate action.
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From this reading He held forth at some length on the urgency of immediate action.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "If we can't think of any other way to get her out of this devilish predicament, Sprouse, I shall apply to Washington for help."
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "If we can't think of any other way to get her out of this devilish predicament, Sprouse, I shall apply to Washington for help."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "If we can't think of any other way to get her out of this devilish predicament, Sprouse, I shall apply to Washington for help."
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "If we can't think of any other way to get her out of this devilish predicament, Sprouse, I shall apply to Washington for help."
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From this reading He held forth at some length on the urgency of immediate action.
demanded something firmly
From this reading DILLINGFORD BELABOURS A PROXY Barnes insisted that the first thing to be considered was the release of Miss Cameron.
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From this reading THE FIRST WAYFARER ACCEPTS AN INVITATION, AND MR.
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From this reading "And be laughed at, my friend," said the secret agent.
a period of time or extent
From this reading He held forth at some length on the urgency of immediate action.
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From this reading DILLINGFORD BELABOURS A PROXY Barnes insisted that the first thing to be considered was the release of Miss Cameron.
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From this reading THE FIRST WAYFARER ACCEPTS AN INVITATION, AND MR.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "And be laughed at, my friend," said the secret agent.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading DILLINGFORD BELABOURS A PROXY Barnes insisted that the first thing to be considered was the release of Miss Cameron.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He held forth at some length on the urgency of immediate action.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "If we can't think of any other way to get her out of this devilish predicament, Sprouse, I shall apply to Washington for help."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "If we can't think of any other way to get her out of this devilish predicament, Sprouse, I shall apply to Washington for help."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "If we can't think of any other way to get her out of this devilish predicament, Sprouse, I shall apply to Washington for help."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading DILLINGFORD BELABOURS A PROXY Barnes insisted that the first thing to be considered was the release of Miss Cameron.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading DILLINGFORD BELABOURS A PROXY Barnes insisted that the first thing to be considered was the release of Miss Cameron.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "And be laughed at, my friend," said the secret agent.
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading "And be laughed at, my friend," said the secret agent.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading "If we can't think of any other way to get her out of this devilish predicament, Sprouse, I shall apply to Washington for help."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He held forth at some length on the urgency of immediate action.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "If we can't think of any other way to get her out of this devilish predicament, Sprouse, I shall apply to Washington for help."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading DILLINGFORD BELABOURS A PROXY Barnes insisted that the first thing to be considered was the release of Miss Cameron.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE FIRST WAYFARER ACCEPTS AN INVITATION, AND MR.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading DILLINGFORD BELABOURS A PROXY Barnes insisted that the first thing to be considered was the release of Miss Cameron.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "If we can't think of any other way to get her out of this devilish predicament, Sprouse, I shall apply to Washington for help."
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "If we can't think of any other way to get her out of this devilish predicament, Sprouse, I shall apply to Washington for help."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading DILLINGFORD BELABOURS A PROXY Barnes insisted that the first thing to be considered was the release of Miss Cameron.
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From this reading He held forth at some length on the urgency of immediate action.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading DILLINGFORD BELABOURS A PROXY Barnes insisted that the first thing to be considered was the release of Miss Cameron.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "If we can't think of any other way to get her out of this devilish predicament, Sprouse, I shall apply to Washington for help."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "If we can't think of any other way to get her out of this devilish predicament, Sprouse, I shall apply to Washington for help."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE FIRST WAYFARER ACCEPTS AN INVITATION, AND MR.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "If we can't think of any other way to get her out of this devilish predicament, Sprouse, I shall apply to Washington for help."
