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Chapter I
KENELM did not return home till dusk, and just as he was sitting down to his solitary meal there was a ring at the bell, and Mrs. Jones ushered in Mr. Thomas Bowles. Though that gentleman had never written to announce the day of his arrival, he was not the less welcome. "Only," said Kenelm, "if you preserve the appetite I have lost, I fear you will find meagre fare to-day. Sit down, man." "Thank you, kindly, but I dined two hours ago in London, and I really can eat nothing more."
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a desire for food
From this reading “"Only," said Kenelm, "if you preserve the appetite I have lost, I fear you will find meagre fare to-day.”
to do or succeed in a particular way
From this reading “"Only," said Kenelm, "if you preserve the appetite I have lost, I fear you will find meagre fare to-day.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “Though that gentleman had never written to announce the day of his arrival, he was not the less welcome.”
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “"Only," said Kenelm, "if you preserve the appetite I have lost, I fear you will find meagre fare to-day.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Though that gentleman had never written to announce the day of his arrival, he was not the less welcome.”
not one thing; not anything
From this reading “"Thank you, kindly, but I dined two hours ago in London, and I really can eat nothing more."”
in spite of the fact that
From this reading “Though that gentleman had never written to announce the day of his arrival, he was not the less welcome.”
up to a particular time
From this reading “KENELM did not return home till dusk, and just as he was sitting down to his solitary meal there was a ring at the bell, and Mrs. Jones ushered in Mr. Thomas Bowles.”
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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 KENELM did not return home till dusk, and just as he was sitting down to his solitary meal there was a ring at the bell, and Mrs. Jones ushered in Mr. Thomas Bowles.
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From this reading "Thank you, kindly, but I dined two hours ago in London, and I really can eat nothing more."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading KENELM did not return home till dusk, and just as he was sitting down to his solitary meal there was a ring at the bell, and Mrs. Jones ushered in Mr. Thomas Bowles.
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From this reading Though that gentleman had never written to announce the day of his arrival, he was not the less welcome.
a desire for food
From this reading "Only," said Kenelm, "if you preserve the appetite I have lost, I fear you will find meagre fare to-day.
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From this reading Though that gentleman had never written to announce the day of his arrival, he was not the less welcome.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading KENELM did not return home till dusk, and just as he was sitting down to his solitary meal there was a ring at the bell, and Mrs. Jones ushered in Mr. Thomas Bowles.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading KENELM did not return home till dusk, and just as he was sitting down to his solitary meal there was a ring at the bell, and Mrs. Jones ushered in Mr. Thomas Bowles.
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From this reading KENELM did not return home till dusk, and just as he was sitting down to his solitary meal there was a ring at the bell, and Mrs. Jones ushered in Mr. Thomas Bowles.
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From this reading KENELM did not return home till dusk, and just as he was sitting down to his solitary meal there was a ring at the bell, and Mrs. Jones ushered in Mr. Thomas Bowles.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "Thank you, kindly, but I dined two hours ago in London, and I really can eat nothing more."
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "Thank you, kindly, but I dined two hours ago in London, and I really can eat nothing more."
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From this reading Though that gentleman had never written to announce the day of his arrival, he was not the less welcome.
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading KENELM did not return home till dusk, and just as he was sitting down to his solitary meal there was a ring at the bell, and Mrs. Jones ushered in Mr. Thomas Bowles.
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From this reading "Thank you, kindly, but I dined two hours ago in London, and I really can eat nothing more."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading KENELM did not return home till dusk, and just as he was sitting down to his solitary meal there was a ring at the bell, and Mrs. Jones ushered in Mr. Thomas Bowles.
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From this reading KENELM did not return home till dusk, and just as he was sitting down to his solitary meal there was a ring at the bell, and Mrs. Jones ushered in Mr. Thomas Bowles.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Thank you, kindly, but I dined two hours ago in London, and I really can eat nothing more."
to do or succeed in a particular way
From this reading "Only," said Kenelm, "if you preserve the appetite I have lost, I fear you will find meagre fare to-day.
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From this reading "Only," said Kenelm, "if you preserve the appetite I have lost, I fear you will find meagre fare to-day.
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From this reading "Only," said Kenelm, "if you preserve the appetite I have lost, I fear you will find meagre fare to-day.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading Though that gentleman had never written to announce the day of his arrival, he was not the less welcome.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Though that gentleman had never written to announce the day of his arrival, he was not the less welcome.
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "Only," said Kenelm, "if you preserve the appetite I have lost, I fear you will find meagre fare to-day.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading KENELM did not return home till dusk, and just as he was sitting down to his solitary meal there was a ring at the bell, and Mrs. Jones ushered in Mr. Thomas Bowles.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading KENELM did not return home till dusk, and just as he was sitting down to his solitary meal there was a ring at the bell, and Mrs. Jones ushered in Mr. Thomas Bowles.
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From this reading KENELM did not return home till dusk, and just as he was sitting down to his solitary meal there was a ring at the bell, and Mrs. Jones ushered in Mr. Thomas Bowles.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Thank you, kindly, but I dined two hours ago in London, and I really can eat nothing more."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Only," said Kenelm, "if you preserve the appetite I have lost, I fear you will find meagre fare to-day.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "Only," said Kenelm, "if you preserve the appetite I have lost, I fear you will find meagre fare to-day.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading KENELM did not return home till dusk, and just as he was sitting down to his solitary meal there was a ring at the bell, and Mrs. Jones ushered in Mr. Thomas Bowles.
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From this reading KENELM did not return home till dusk, and just as he was sitting down to his solitary meal there was a ring at the bell, and Mrs. Jones ushered in Mr. Thomas Bowles.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading KENELM did not return home till dusk, and just as he was sitting down to his solitary meal there was a ring at the bell, and Mrs. Jones ushered in Mr. Thomas Bowles.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading KENELM did not return home till dusk, and just as he was sitting down to his solitary meal there was a ring at the bell, and Mrs. Jones ushered in Mr. Thomas Bowles.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Thank you, kindly, but I dined two hours ago in London, and I really can eat nothing more."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Though that gentleman had never written to announce the day of his arrival, he was not the less welcome.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Thank you, kindly, but I dined two hours ago in London, and I really can eat nothing more."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Only," said Kenelm, "if you preserve the appetite I have lost, I fear you will find meagre fare to-day.
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From this reading Sit down, man."
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From this reading "Only," said Kenelm, "if you preserve the appetite I have lost, I fear you will find meagre fare to-day.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading KENELM did not return home till dusk, and just as he was sitting down to his solitary meal there was a ring at the bell, and Mrs. Jones ushered in Mr. Thomas Bowles.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Thank you, kindly, but I dined two hours ago in London, and I really can eat nothing more."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading KENELM did not return home till dusk, and just as he was sitting down to his solitary meal there was a ring at the bell, and Mrs. Jones ushered in Mr. Thomas Bowles.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading KENELM did not return home till dusk, and just as he was sitting down to his solitary meal there was a ring at the bell, and Mrs. Jones ushered in Mr. Thomas Bowles.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Though that gentleman had never written to announce the day of his arrival, he was not the less welcome.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading KENELM did not return home till dusk, and just as he was sitting down to his solitary meal there was a ring at the bell, and Mrs. Jones ushered in Mr. Thomas Bowles.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading "Thank you, kindly, but I dined two hours ago in London, and I really can eat nothing more."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Though that gentleman had never written to announce the day of his arrival, he was not the less welcome.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Only," said Kenelm, "if you preserve the appetite I have lost, I fear you will find meagre fare to-day.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Only," said Kenelm, "if you preserve the appetite I have lost, I fear you will find meagre fare to-day.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Thank you, kindly, but I dined two hours ago in London, and I really can eat nothing more."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading KENELM did not return home till dusk, and just as he was sitting down to his solitary meal there was a ring at the bell, and Mrs. Jones ushered in Mr. Thomas Bowles.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading KENELM did not return home till dusk, and just as he was sitting down to his solitary meal there was a ring at the bell, and Mrs. Jones ushered in Mr. Thomas Bowles.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Only," said Kenelm, "if you preserve the appetite I have lost, I fear you will find meagre fare to-day.
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From this reading Sit down, man."
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From this reading KENELM did not return home till dusk, and just as he was sitting down to his solitary meal there was a ring at the bell, and Mrs. Jones ushered in Mr. Thomas Bowles.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading KENELM did not return home till dusk, and just as he was sitting down to his solitary meal there was a ring at the bell, and Mrs. Jones ushered in Mr. Thomas Bowles.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Thank you, kindly, but I dined two hours ago in London, and I really can eat nothing more."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Though that gentleman had never written to announce the day of his arrival, he was not the less welcome.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading KENELM did not return home till dusk, and just as he was sitting down to his solitary meal there was a ring at the bell, and Mrs. Jones ushered in Mr. Thomas Bowles.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading KENELM did not return home till dusk, and just as he was sitting down to his solitary meal there was a ring at the bell, and Mrs. Jones ushered in Mr. Thomas Bowles.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading KENELM did not return home till dusk, and just as he was sitting down to his solitary meal there was a ring at the bell, and Mrs. Jones ushered in Mr. Thomas Bowles.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Though that gentleman had never written to announce the day of his arrival, he was not the less welcome.
up to a particular time
From this reading KENELM did not return home till dusk, and just as he was sitting down to his solitary meal there was a ring at the bell, and Mrs. Jones ushered in Mr. Thomas Bowles.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading KENELM did not return home till dusk, and just as he was sitting down to his solitary meal there was a ring at the bell, and Mrs. Jones ushered in Mr. Thomas Bowles.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Only," said Kenelm, "if you preserve the appetite I have lost, I fear you will find meagre fare to-day.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Thank you, kindly, but I dined two hours ago in London, and I really can eat nothing more."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading KENELM did not return home till dusk, and just as he was sitting down to his solitary meal there was a ring at the bell, and Mrs. Jones ushered in Mr. Thomas Bowles.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading KENELM did not return home till dusk, and just as he was sitting down to his solitary meal there was a ring at the bell, and Mrs. Jones ushered in Mr. Thomas Bowles.
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From this reading Though that gentleman had never written to announce the day of his arrival, he was not the less welcome.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "Only," said Kenelm, "if you preserve the appetite I have lost, I fear you will find meagre fare to-day.
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From this reading Though that gentleman had never written to announce the day of his arrival, he was not the less welcome.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Only," said Kenelm, "if you preserve the appetite I have lost, I fear you will find meagre fare to-day.
