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Chapter XVI
THE SHAREHOLDERS' MEETING The afternoon was dark and electric lights burned along the cornice of the room engaged for the shareholders' meeting. The room was big and cold, and as Gavin moved about the table on the platform his steps echoed hollowly. He was the company's secretary and was putting down papers by the blotting pads. A group of gentlemen, engaged in thoughtful talk, stood by the fire. They were directors of the line and did not look happy.
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on the subject of; concerning
From this reading “The room was big and cold, and as Gavin moved about the table on the platform his steps echoed hollowly.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “THE SHAREHOLDERS' MEETING The afternoon was dark and electric lights burned along the cornice of the room engaged for the shareholders' meeting.”
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading “THE SHAREHOLDERS' MEETING The afternoon was dark and electric lights burned along the cornice of the room engaged for the shareholders' meeting.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “A group of gentlemen, engaged in thoughtful talk, stood by the fire.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “They were directors of the line and did not look happy.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “A group of gentlemen, engaged in thoughtful talk, stood by the fire.”
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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 A group of gentlemen, engaged in thoughtful talk, stood by the fire.
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading The room was big and cold, and as Gavin moved about the table on the platform his steps echoed hollowly.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading THE SHAREHOLDERS' MEETING The afternoon was dark and electric lights burned along the cornice of the room engaged for the shareholders' meeting.
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading THE SHAREHOLDERS' MEETING The afternoon was dark and electric lights burned along the cornice of the room engaged for the shareholders' meeting.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE SHAREHOLDERS' MEETING The afternoon was dark and electric lights burned along the cornice of the room engaged for the shareholders' meeting.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The room was big and cold, and as Gavin moved about the table on the platform his steps echoed hollowly.
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From this reading The room was big and cold, and as Gavin moved about the table on the platform his steps echoed hollowly.
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From this reading He was the company's secretary and was putting down papers by the blotting pads.
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From this reading THE SHAREHOLDERS' MEETING The afternoon was dark and electric lights burned along the cornice of the room engaged for the shareholders' meeting.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He was the company's secretary and was putting down papers by the blotting pads.
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From this reading The room was big and cold, and as Gavin moved about the table on the platform his steps echoed hollowly.
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From this reading He was the company's secretary and was putting down papers by the blotting pads.
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From this reading THE SHAREHOLDERS' MEETING The afternoon was dark and electric lights burned along the cornice of the room engaged for the shareholders' meeting.
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From this reading THE SHAREHOLDERS' MEETING The afternoon was dark and electric lights burned along the cornice of the room engaged for the shareholders' meeting.
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading They were directors of the line and did not look happy.
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From this reading They were directors of the line and did not look happy.
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From this reading He was the company's secretary and was putting down papers by the blotting pads.
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From this reading The room was big and cold, and as Gavin moved about the table on the platform his steps echoed hollowly.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE SHAREHOLDERS' MEETING The afternoon was dark and electric lights burned along the cornice of the room engaged for the shareholders' meeting.
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From this reading THE SHAREHOLDERS' MEETING The afternoon was dark and electric lights burned along the cornice of the room engaged for the shareholders' meeting.
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From this reading A group of gentlemen, engaged in thoughtful talk, stood by the fire.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE SHAREHOLDERS' MEETING The afternoon was dark and electric lights burned along the cornice of the room engaged for the shareholders' meeting.
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From this reading The room was big and cold, and as Gavin moved about the table on the platform his steps echoed hollowly.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading A group of gentlemen, engaged in thoughtful talk, stood by the fire.
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From this reading A group of gentlemen, engaged in thoughtful talk, stood by the fire.
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From this reading They were directors of the line and did not look happy.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was the company's secretary and was putting down papers by the blotting pads.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The room was big and cold, and as Gavin moved about the table on the platform his steps echoed hollowly.
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From this reading The room was big and cold, and as Gavin moved about the table on the platform his steps echoed hollowly.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A group of gentlemen, engaged in thoughtful talk, stood by the fire.
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From this reading THE SHAREHOLDERS' MEETING The afternoon was dark and electric lights burned along the cornice of the room engaged for the shareholders' meeting.
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From this reading They were directors of the line and did not look happy.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading They were directors of the line and did not look happy.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE SHAREHOLDERS' MEETING The afternoon was dark and electric lights burned along the cornice of the room engaged for the shareholders' meeting.
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From this reading The room was big and cold, and as Gavin moved about the table on the platform his steps echoed hollowly.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading They were directors of the line and did not look happy.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE SHAREHOLDERS' MEETING The afternoon was dark and electric lights burned along the cornice of the room engaged for the shareholders' meeting.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The room was big and cold, and as Gavin moved about the table on the platform his steps echoed hollowly.
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From this reading He was the company's secretary and was putting down papers by the blotting pads.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He was the company's secretary and was putting down papers by the blotting pads.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The room was big and cold, and as Gavin moved about the table on the platform his steps echoed hollowly.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He was the company's secretary and was putting down papers by the blotting pads.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE SHAREHOLDERS' MEETING The afternoon was dark and electric lights burned along the cornice of the room engaged for the shareholders' meeting.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He was the company's secretary and was putting down papers by the blotting pads.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE SHAREHOLDERS' MEETING The afternoon was dark and electric lights burned along the cornice of the room engaged for the shareholders' meeting.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The room was big and cold, and as Gavin moved about the table on the platform his steps echoed hollowly.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading A group of gentlemen, engaged in thoughtful talk, stood by the fire.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The room was big and cold, and as Gavin moved about the table on the platform his steps echoed hollowly.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A group of gentlemen, engaged in thoughtful talk, stood by the fire.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE SHAREHOLDERS' MEETING The afternoon was dark and electric lights burned along the cornice of the room engaged for the shareholders' meeting.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They were directors of the line and did not look happy.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A group of gentlemen, engaged in thoughtful talk, stood by the fire.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE SHAREHOLDERS' MEETING The afternoon was dark and electric lights burned along the cornice of the room engaged for the shareholders' meeting.
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading They were directors of the line and did not look happy.
