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Chapter V
When he entered he found the other man waiting, standing near the stove, a certain stiff awkwardness and indecision in his manner. Messner set down his water-pails. "Glad to meet you, Graham Womble," he said in conventional tones, as though acknowledging an introduction. Messner did not offer his hand. Womble stirred uneasily, feeling for the other the hatred one is prone to feel for one he has wronged.
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a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “Womble stirred uneasily, feeling for the other the hatred one is prone to feel for one he has wronged.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “When he entered he found the other man waiting, standing near the stove, a certain stiff awkwardness and indecision in his manner.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Messner did not offer his hand.”
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Womble stirred uneasily, feeling for the other the hatred one is prone to feel for one he has wronged.”
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading “Womble stirred uneasily, feeling for the other the hatred one is prone to feel for one he has wronged.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “When he entered he found the other man waiting, standing near the stove, a certain stiff awkwardness and indecision in his manner.”
in spite of the fact that
From this reading “"Glad to meet you, Graham Womble," he said in conventional tones, as though acknowledging an introduction.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “When he entered he found the other man waiting, standing near the stove, a certain stiff awkwardness and indecision in his manner.”
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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 When he entered he found the other man waiting, standing near the stove, a certain stiff awkwardness and indecision in his manner.
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From this reading "Glad to meet you, Graham Womble," he said in conventional tones, as though acknowledging an introduction.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "Glad to meet you, Graham Womble," he said in conventional tones, as though acknowledging an introduction.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading When he entered he found the other man waiting, standing near the stove, a certain stiff awkwardness and indecision in his manner.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "Glad to meet you, Graham Womble," he said in conventional tones, as though acknowledging an introduction.
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From this reading When he entered he found the other man waiting, standing near the stove, a certain stiff awkwardness and indecision in his manner.
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From this reading When he entered he found the other man waiting, standing near the stove, a certain stiff awkwardness and indecision in his manner.
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From this reading "Glad to meet you, Graham Womble," he said in conventional tones, as though acknowledging an introduction.
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Messner did not offer his hand.
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From this reading Messner set down his water-pails.
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From this reading When he entered he found the other man waiting, standing near the stove, a certain stiff awkwardness and indecision in his manner.
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From this reading Womble stirred uneasily, feeling for the other the hatred one is prone to feel for one he has wronged.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading Womble stirred uneasily, feeling for the other the hatred one is prone to feel for one he has wronged.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Womble stirred uneasily, feeling for the other the hatred one is prone to feel for one he has wronged.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading When he entered he found the other man waiting, standing near the stove, a certain stiff awkwardness and indecision in his manner.
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From this reading "Glad to meet you, Graham Womble," he said in conventional tones, as though acknowledging an introduction.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Glad to meet you, Graham Womble," he said in conventional tones, as though acknowledging an introduction.
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From this reading Messner did not offer his hand.
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Womble stirred uneasily, feeling for the other the hatred one is prone to feel for one he has wronged.
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From this reading Womble stirred uneasily, feeling for the other the hatred one is prone to feel for one he has wronged.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When he entered he found the other man waiting, standing near the stove, a certain stiff awkwardness and indecision in his manner.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading When he entered he found the other man waiting, standing near the stove, a certain stiff awkwardness and indecision in his manner.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading When he entered he found the other man waiting, standing near the stove, a certain stiff awkwardness and indecision in his manner.
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From this reading When he entered he found the other man waiting, standing near the stove, a certain stiff awkwardness and indecision in his manner.
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From this reading "Glad to meet you, Graham Womble," he said in conventional tones, as though acknowledging an introduction.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Womble stirred uneasily, feeling for the other the hatred one is prone to feel for one he has wronged.
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From this reading When he entered he found the other man waiting, standing near the stove, a certain stiff awkwardness and indecision in his manner.
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From this reading When he entered he found the other man waiting, standing near the stove, a certain stiff awkwardness and indecision in his manner.
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From this reading "Glad to meet you, Graham Womble," he said in conventional tones, as though acknowledging an introduction.
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From this reading Messner set down his water-pails.
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From this reading When he entered he found the other man waiting, standing near the stove, a certain stiff awkwardness and indecision in his manner.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Messner did not offer his hand.
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From this reading Messner did not offer his hand.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Womble stirred uneasily, feeling for the other the hatred one is prone to feel for one he has wronged.
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From this reading When he entered he found the other man waiting, standing near the stove, a certain stiff awkwardness and indecision in his manner.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Womble stirred uneasily, feeling for the other the hatred one is prone to feel for one he has wronged.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Glad to meet you, Graham Womble," he said in conventional tones, as though acknowledging an introduction.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Messner set down his water-pails.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading When he entered he found the other man waiting, standing near the stove, a certain stiff awkwardness and indecision in his manner.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When he entered he found the other man waiting, standing near the stove, a certain stiff awkwardness and indecision in his manner.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Womble stirred uneasily, feeling for the other the hatred one is prone to feel for one he has wronged.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When he entered he found the other man waiting, standing near the stove, a certain stiff awkwardness and indecision in his manner.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading When he entered he found the other man waiting, standing near the stove, a certain stiff awkwardness and indecision in his manner.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading "Glad to meet you, Graham Womble," he said in conventional tones, as though acknowledging an introduction.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Glad to meet you, Graham Womble," he said in conventional tones, as though acknowledging an introduction.
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From this reading "Glad to meet you, Graham Womble," he said in conventional tones, as though acknowledging an introduction.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Womble stirred uneasily, feeling for the other the hatred one is prone to feel for one he has wronged.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When he entered he found the other man waiting, standing near the stove, a certain stiff awkwardness and indecision in his manner.
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From this reading Messner set down his water-pails.
at the time that
From this reading When he entered he found the other man waiting, standing near the stove, a certain stiff awkwardness and indecision in his manner.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Glad to meet you, Graham Womble," he said in conventional tones, as though acknowledging an introduction.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Womble stirred uneasily, feeling for the other the hatred one is prone to feel for one he has wronged.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Glad to meet you, Graham Womble," he said in conventional tones, as though acknowledging an introduction.
