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Chapter IX
THE COLONEL EMPLOYS A DETECTIVE Their prisoner was a stranger. He was a lean, furtive-looking man of thirty-five, below middle height, respectably dressed, and at first glance, the colonel, whose hobby was distinguishing at a look the social standing of humanity, was unable to place him. Crewe locked the door. "Now then," said the colonel, "what the devil were you doing listening at my door? Was that his game, Mr. Silva?"
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at or to a lower level than something
From this reading “He was a lean, furtive-looking man of thirty-five, below middle height, respectably dressed, and at first glance, the colonel, whose hobby was distinguishing at a look the social standing of humanity, was unable to place him.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “He was a lean, furtive-looking man of thirty-five, below middle height, respectably dressed, and at first glance, the colonel, whose hobby was distinguishing at a look the social standing of humanity, was unable to place him.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “He was a lean, furtive-looking man of thirty-five, below middle height, respectably dressed, and at first glance, the colonel, whose hobby was distinguishing at a look the social standing of humanity, was unable to place him.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “He was a lean, furtive-looking man of thirty-five, below middle height, respectably dressed, and at first glance, the colonel, whose hobby was distinguishing at a look the social standing of humanity, was unable to place him.”
belonging to which person
From this reading “He was a lean, furtive-looking man of thirty-five, below middle height, respectably dressed, and at first glance, the colonel, whose hobby was distinguishing at a look the social standing of humanity, was unable to place him.”
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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 THE COLONEL EMPLOYS A DETECTIVE Their prisoner was a stranger.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He was a lean, furtive-looking man of thirty-five, below middle height, respectably dressed, and at first glance, the colonel, whose hobby was distinguishing at a look the social standing of humanity, was unable to place him.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He was a lean, furtive-looking man of thirty-five, below middle height, respectably dressed, and at first glance, the colonel, whose hobby was distinguishing at a look the social standing of humanity, was unable to place him.
at or to a lower level than something
From this reading He was a lean, furtive-looking man of thirty-five, below middle height, respectably dressed, and at first glance, the colonel, whose hobby was distinguishing at a look the social standing of humanity, was unable to place him.
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From this reading THE COLONEL EMPLOYS A DETECTIVE Their prisoner was a stranger.
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From this reading Crewe locked the door.
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From this reading THE COLONEL EMPLOYS A DETECTIVE Their prisoner was a stranger.
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From this reading "Now then," said the colonel, "what the devil were you doing listening at my door?
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From this reading He was a lean, furtive-looking man of thirty-five, below middle height, respectably dressed, and at first glance, the colonel, whose hobby was distinguishing at a look the social standing of humanity, was unable to place him.
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From this reading "Now then," said the colonel, "what the devil were you doing listening at my door?
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From this reading Crewe locked the door.
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From this reading He was a lean, furtive-looking man of thirty-five, below middle height, respectably dressed, and at first glance, the colonel, whose hobby was distinguishing at a look the social standing of humanity, was unable to place him.
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From this reading THE COLONEL EMPLOYS A DETECTIVE Their prisoner was a stranger.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading He was a lean, furtive-looking man of thirty-five, below middle height, respectably dressed, and at first glance, the colonel, whose hobby was distinguishing at a look the social standing of humanity, was unable to place him.
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From this reading He was a lean, furtive-looking man of thirty-five, below middle height, respectably dressed, and at first glance, the colonel, whose hobby was distinguishing at a look the social standing of humanity, was unable to place him.
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From this reading Was that his game, Mr. Silva?"
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From this reading He was a lean, furtive-looking man of thirty-five, below middle height, respectably dressed, and at first glance, the colonel, whose hobby was distinguishing at a look the social standing of humanity, was unable to place him.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was a lean, furtive-looking man of thirty-five, below middle height, respectably dressed, and at first glance, the colonel, whose hobby was distinguishing at a look the social standing of humanity, was unable to place him.
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From this reading He was a lean, furtive-looking man of thirty-five, below middle height, respectably dressed, and at first glance, the colonel, whose hobby was distinguishing at a look the social standing of humanity, was unable to place him.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He was a lean, furtive-looking man of thirty-five, below middle height, respectably dressed, and at first glance, the colonel, whose hobby was distinguishing at a look the social standing of humanity, was unable to place him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Was that his game, Mr. Silva?"
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From this reading He was a lean, furtive-looking man of thirty-five, below middle height, respectably dressed, and at first glance, the colonel, whose hobby was distinguishing at a look the social standing of humanity, was unable to place him.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He was a lean, furtive-looking man of thirty-five, below middle height, respectably dressed, and at first glance, the colonel, whose hobby was distinguishing at a look the social standing of humanity, was unable to place him.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He was a lean, furtive-looking man of thirty-five, below middle height, respectably dressed, and at first glance, the colonel, whose hobby was distinguishing at a look the social standing of humanity, was unable to place him.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Now then," said the colonel, "what the devil were you doing listening at my door?
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From this reading Crewe locked the door.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading He was a lean, furtive-looking man of thirty-five, below middle height, respectably dressed, and at first glance, the colonel, whose hobby was distinguishing at a look the social standing of humanity, was unable to place him.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He was a lean, furtive-looking man of thirty-five, below middle height, respectably dressed, and at first glance, the colonel, whose hobby was distinguishing at a look the social standing of humanity, was unable to place him.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He was a lean, furtive-looking man of thirty-five, below middle height, respectably dressed, and at first glance, the colonel, whose hobby was distinguishing at a look the social standing of humanity, was unable to place him.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Was that his game, Mr. Silva?"
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "Now then," said the colonel, "what the devil were you doing listening at my door?
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From this reading "Now then," said the colonel, "what the devil were you doing listening at my door?
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He was a lean, furtive-looking man of thirty-five, below middle height, respectably dressed, and at first glance, the colonel, whose hobby was distinguishing at a look the social standing of humanity, was unable to place him.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He was a lean, furtive-looking man of thirty-five, below middle height, respectably dressed, and at first glance, the colonel, whose hobby was distinguishing at a look the social standing of humanity, was unable to place him.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE COLONEL EMPLOYS A DETECTIVE Their prisoner was a stranger.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He was a lean, furtive-looking man of thirty-five, below middle height, respectably dressed, and at first glance, the colonel, whose hobby was distinguishing at a look the social standing of humanity, was unable to place him.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Now then," said the colonel, "what the devil were you doing listening at my door?
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Was that his game, Mr. Silva?"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He was a lean, furtive-looking man of thirty-five, below middle height, respectably dressed, and at first glance, the colonel, whose hobby was distinguishing at a look the social standing of humanity, was unable to place him.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading He was a lean, furtive-looking man of thirty-five, below middle height, respectably dressed, and at first glance, the colonel, whose hobby was distinguishing at a look the social standing of humanity, was unable to place him.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE COLONEL EMPLOYS A DETECTIVE Their prisoner was a stranger.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Was that his game, Mr. Silva?"
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE COLONEL EMPLOYS A DETECTIVE Their prisoner was a stranger.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading THE COLONEL EMPLOYS A DETECTIVE Their prisoner was a stranger.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Now then," said the colonel, "what the devil were you doing listening at my door?
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He was a lean, furtive-looking man of thirty-five, below middle height, respectably dressed, and at first glance, the colonel, whose hobby was distinguishing at a look the social standing of humanity, was unable to place him.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He was a lean, furtive-looking man of thirty-five, below middle height, respectably dressed, and at first glance, the colonel, whose hobby was distinguishing at a look the social standing of humanity, was unable to place him.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He was a lean, furtive-looking man of thirty-five, below middle height, respectably dressed, and at first glance, the colonel, whose hobby was distinguishing at a look the social standing of humanity, was unable to place him.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE COLONEL EMPLOYS A DETECTIVE Their prisoner was a stranger.
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Now then," said the colonel, "what the devil were you doing listening at my door?
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "Now then," said the colonel, "what the devil were you doing listening at my door?
belonging to which person
From this reading He was a lean, furtive-looking man of thirty-five, below middle height, respectably dressed, and at first glance, the colonel, whose hobby was distinguishing at a look the social standing of humanity, was unable to place him.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Now then," said the colonel, "what the devil were you doing listening at my door?
