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Chapter XXV
Felixstowe carefully concluded the enfolding of Jacob's outstretched form in an enormous rug, placed a tumbler of soda water and some dry biscuits within easy reach of him, and stepped back to inspect his handiwork. "A bit drawn about the gills, old top," he remarked sympathetically. "How are you feeling now?" "Better," Jacob murmured weakly. "And kindly remember that I am your employer, and don't call me 'old top.'"
Oxford-style entry order: headword, part of speech, US IPA, concise definition, contextual example, audio, and collocations from this reading.
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading “"A bit drawn about the gills, old top," he remarked sympathetically.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “"How are you feeling now?"”
To recall to mind.
From this reading “"And kindly remember that I am your employer, and don't call me 'old top.'"”
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading “Felixstowe carefully concluded the enfolding of Jacob's outstretched form in an enormous rug, placed a tumbler of soda water and some dry biscuits within easy reach of him, and stepped back to inspect his handiwork.”
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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 Felixstowe carefully concluded the enfolding of Jacob's outstretched form in an enormous rug, placed a tumbler of soda water and some dry biscuits within easy reach of him, and stepped back to inspect his handiwork.
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading "A bit drawn about the gills, old top," he remarked sympathetically.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "And kindly remember that I am your employer, and don't call me 'old top.'"
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Felixstowe carefully concluded the enfolding of Jacob's outstretched form in an enormous rug, placed a tumbler of soda water and some dry biscuits within easy reach of him, and stepped back to inspect his handiwork.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Felixstowe carefully concluded the enfolding of Jacob's outstretched form in an enormous rug, placed a tumbler of soda water and some dry biscuits within easy reach of him, and stepped back to inspect his handiwork.
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "How are you feeling now?"
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From this reading Felixstowe carefully concluded the enfolding of Jacob's outstretched form in an enormous rug, placed a tumbler of soda water and some dry biscuits within easy reach of him, and stepped back to inspect his handiwork.
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From this reading "Better," Jacob murmured weakly.
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From this reading Felixstowe carefully concluded the enfolding of Jacob's outstretched form in an enormous rug, placed a tumbler of soda water and some dry biscuits within easy reach of him, and stepped back to inspect his handiwork.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "A bit drawn about the gills, old top," he remarked sympathetically.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "And kindly remember that I am your employer, and don't call me 'old top.'"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Felixstowe carefully concluded the enfolding of Jacob's outstretched form in an enormous rug, placed a tumbler of soda water and some dry biscuits within easy reach of him, and stepped back to inspect his handiwork.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Felixstowe carefully concluded the enfolding of Jacob's outstretched form in an enormous rug, placed a tumbler of soda water and some dry biscuits within easy reach of him, and stepped back to inspect his handiwork.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "And kindly remember that I am your employer, and don't call me 'old top.'"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "A bit drawn about the gills, old top," he remarked sympathetically.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Felixstowe carefully concluded the enfolding of Jacob's outstretched form in an enormous rug, placed a tumbler of soda water and some dry biscuits within easy reach of him, and stepped back to inspect his handiwork.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Felixstowe carefully concluded the enfolding of Jacob's outstretched form in an enormous rug, placed a tumbler of soda water and some dry biscuits within easy reach of him, and stepped back to inspect his handiwork.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "And kindly remember that I am your employer, and don't call me 'old top.'"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Felixstowe carefully concluded the enfolding of Jacob's outstretched form in an enormous rug, placed a tumbler of soda water and some dry biscuits within easy reach of him, and stepped back to inspect his handiwork.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Felixstowe carefully concluded the enfolding of Jacob's outstretched form in an enormous rug, placed a tumbler of soda water and some dry biscuits within easy reach of him, and stepped back to inspect his handiwork.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading "How are you feeling now?"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Felixstowe carefully concluded the enfolding of Jacob's outstretched form in an enormous rug, placed a tumbler of soda water and some dry biscuits within easy reach of him, and stepped back to inspect his handiwork.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Felixstowe carefully concluded the enfolding of Jacob's outstretched form in an enormous rug, placed a tumbler of soda water and some dry biscuits within easy reach of him, and stepped back to inspect his handiwork.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "A bit drawn about the gills, old top," he remarked sympathetically.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Felixstowe carefully concluded the enfolding of Jacob's outstretched form in an enormous rug, placed a tumbler of soda water and some dry biscuits within easy reach of him, and stepped back to inspect his handiwork.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "A bit drawn about the gills, old top," he remarked sympathetically.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Felixstowe carefully concluded the enfolding of Jacob's outstretched form in an enormous rug, placed a tumbler of soda water and some dry biscuits within easy reach of him, and stepped back to inspect his handiwork.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Felixstowe carefully concluded the enfolding of Jacob's outstretched form in an enormous rug, placed a tumbler of soda water and some dry biscuits within easy reach of him, and stepped back to inspect his handiwork.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "How are you feeling now?"
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "And kindly remember that I am your employer, and don't call me 'old top.'"
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Felixstowe carefully concluded the enfolding of Jacob's outstretched form in an enormous rug, placed a tumbler of soda water and some dry biscuits within easy reach of him, and stepped back to inspect his handiwork.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Felixstowe carefully concluded the enfolding of Jacob's outstretched form in an enormous rug, placed a tumbler of soda water and some dry biscuits within easy reach of him, and stepped back to inspect his handiwork.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Better," Jacob murmured weakly.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Felixstowe carefully concluded the enfolding of Jacob's outstretched form in an enormous rug, placed a tumbler of soda water and some dry biscuits within easy reach of him, and stepped back to inspect his handiwork.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "And kindly remember that I am your employer, and don't call me 'old top.'"
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "And kindly remember that I am your employer, and don't call me 'old top.'"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Better," Jacob murmured weakly.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "How are you feeling now?"
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Felixstowe carefully concluded the enfolding of Jacob's outstretched form in an enormous rug, placed a tumbler of soda water and some dry biscuits within easy reach of him, and stepped back to inspect his handiwork.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "A bit drawn about the gills, old top," he remarked sympathetically.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Felixstowe carefully concluded the enfolding of Jacob's outstretched form in an enormous rug, placed a tumbler of soda water and some dry biscuits within easy reach of him, and stepped back to inspect his handiwork.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Felixstowe carefully concluded the enfolding of Jacob's outstretched form in an enormous rug, placed a tumbler of soda water and some dry biscuits within easy reach of him, and stepped back to inspect his handiwork.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Felixstowe carefully concluded the enfolding of Jacob's outstretched form in an enormous rug, placed a tumbler of soda water and some dry biscuits within easy reach of him, and stepped back to inspect his handiwork.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "A bit drawn about the gills, old top," he remarked sympathetically.
To recall to mind.
From this reading "And kindly remember that I am your employer, and don't call me 'old top.'"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Felixstowe carefully concluded the enfolding of Jacob's outstretched form in an enormous rug, placed a tumbler of soda water and some dry biscuits within easy reach of him, and stepped back to inspect his handiwork.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Felixstowe carefully concluded the enfolding of Jacob's outstretched form in an enormous rug, placed a tumbler of soda water and some dry biscuits within easy reach of him, and stepped back to inspect his handiwork.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Felixstowe carefully concluded the enfolding of Jacob's outstretched form in an enormous rug, placed a tumbler of soda water and some dry biscuits within easy reach of him, and stepped back to inspect his handiwork.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Felixstowe carefully concluded the enfolding of Jacob's outstretched form in an enormous rug, placed a tumbler of soda water and some dry biscuits within easy reach of him, and stepped back to inspect his handiwork.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "A bit drawn about the gills, old top," he remarked sympathetically.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "And kindly remember that I am your employer, and don't call me 'old top.'"
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Felixstowe carefully concluded the enfolding of Jacob's outstretched form in an enormous rug, placed a tumbler of soda water and some dry biscuits within easy reach of him, and stepped back to inspect his handiwork.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Felixstowe carefully concluded the enfolding of Jacob's outstretched form in an enormous rug, placed a tumbler of soda water and some dry biscuits within easy reach of him, and stepped back to inspect his handiwork.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "A bit drawn about the gills, old top," he remarked sympathetically.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Felixstowe carefully concluded the enfolding of Jacob's outstretched form in an enormous rug, placed a tumbler of soda water and some dry biscuits within easy reach of him, and stepped back to inspect his handiwork.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Felixstowe carefully concluded the enfolding of Jacob's outstretched form in an enormous rug, placed a tumbler of soda water and some dry biscuits within easy reach of him, and stepped back to inspect his handiwork.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Better," Jacob murmured weakly.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading Felixstowe carefully concluded the enfolding of Jacob's outstretched form in an enormous rug, placed a tumbler of soda water and some dry biscuits within easy reach of him, and stepped back to inspect his handiwork.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "How are you feeling now?"
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "And kindly remember that I am your employer, and don't call me 'old top.'"
