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Chapter XII
"My responsibility ends where yours begins," said he, with his best sneer. "I grudge none of the trouble I have taken for the dear boy, but I must decline to remain here as the assistant of Signor Francisco the music-hall cad." "I can imagine it might be painful," said Mr Armstrong drily; "but the immediate thing to be desired is that you should not consume the oxygen in this room. Explanations will do later." Captain Oliphant was not at hand that evening to meet the doctors.
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a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “Captain Oliphant was not at hand that evening to meet the doctors.”
a gradual loss of health and strength
From this reading “"I grudge none of the trouble I have taken for the dear boy, but I must decline to remain here as the assistant of Signor Francisco the music-hall cad."”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Captain Oliphant was not at hand that evening to meet the doctors.”
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “"I grudge none of the trouble I have taken for the dear boy, but I must decline to remain here as the assistant of Signor Francisco the music-hall cad."”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"I grudge none of the trouble I have taken for the dear boy, but I must decline to remain here as the assistant of Signor Francisco the music-hall cad."”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “"I can imagine it might be painful," said Mr Armstrong drily; "but the immediate thing to be desired is that you should not consume the oxygen in this room.”
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading “"I can imagine it might be painful," said Mr Armstrong drily; "but the immediate thing to be desired is that you should not consume the oxygen in this room.”
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading “"I grudge none of the trouble I have taken for the dear boy, but I must decline to remain here as the assistant of Signor Francisco the music-hall cad."”
not one, and not any
From this reading “"I grudge none of the trouble I have taken for the dear boy, but I must decline to remain here as the assistant of Signor Francisco the music-hall cad."”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"I can imagine it might be painful," said Mr Armstrong drily; "but the immediate thing to be desired is that you should not consume the oxygen in this room.”
the one or ones belonging to the person spoken to
From this reading “"My responsibility ends where yours begins," said he, with his best sneer.”
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From this reading "I can imagine it might be painful," said Mr Armstrong drily; "but the immediate thing to be desired is that you should not consume the oxygen in this room.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "I grudge none of the trouble I have taken for the dear boy, but I must decline to remain here as the assistant of Signor Francisco the music-hall cad."
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From this reading "I grudge none of the trouble I have taken for the dear boy, but I must decline to remain here as the assistant of Signor Francisco the music-hall cad."
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Captain Oliphant was not at hand that evening to meet the doctors.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "I can imagine it might be painful," said Mr Armstrong drily; "but the immediate thing to be desired is that you should not consume the oxygen in this room.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "My responsibility ends where yours begins," said he, with his best sneer.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "My responsibility ends where yours begins," said he, with his best sneer.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I grudge none of the trouble I have taken for the dear boy, but I must decline to remain here as the assistant of Signor Francisco the music-hall cad."
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "I grudge none of the trouble I have taken for the dear boy, but I must decline to remain here as the assistant of Signor Francisco the music-hall cad."
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From this reading "I grudge none of the trouble I have taken for the dear boy, but I must decline to remain here as the assistant of Signor Francisco the music-hall cad."
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "I can imagine it might be painful," said Mr Armstrong drily; "but the immediate thing to be desired is that you should not consume the oxygen in this room.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading Captain Oliphant was not at hand that evening to meet the doctors.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I can imagine it might be painful," said Mr Armstrong drily; "but the immediate thing to be desired is that you should not consume the oxygen in this room.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I grudge none of the trouble I have taken for the dear boy, but I must decline to remain here as the assistant of Signor Francisco the music-hall cad."
a gradual loss of health and strength
From this reading "I grudge none of the trouble I have taken for the dear boy, but I must decline to remain here as the assistant of Signor Francisco the music-hall cad."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I can imagine it might be painful," said Mr Armstrong drily; "but the immediate thing to be desired is that you should not consume the oxygen in this room.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Explanations will do later."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Captain Oliphant was not at hand that evening to meet the doctors.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I can imagine it might be painful," said Mr Armstrong drily; "but the immediate thing to be desired is that you should not consume the oxygen in this room.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "My responsibility ends where yours begins," said he, with his best sneer.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Captain Oliphant was not at hand that evening to meet the doctors.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Explanations will do later."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "I grudge none of the trouble I have taken for the dear boy, but I must decline to remain here as the assistant of Signor Francisco the music-hall cad."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I grudge none of the trouble I have taken for the dear boy, but I must decline to remain here as the assistant of Signor Francisco the music-hall cad."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I grudge none of the trouble I have taken for the dear boy, but I must decline to remain here as the assistant of Signor Francisco the music-hall cad."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Captain Oliphant was not at hand that evening to meet the doctors.
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "I grudge none of the trouble I have taken for the dear boy, but I must decline to remain here as the assistant of Signor Francisco the music-hall cad."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "My responsibility ends where yours begins," said he, with his best sneer.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "I grudge none of the trouble I have taken for the dear boy, but I must decline to remain here as the assistant of Signor Francisco the music-hall cad."
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "My responsibility ends where yours begins," said he, with his best sneer.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I grudge none of the trouble I have taken for the dear boy, but I must decline to remain here as the assistant of Signor Francisco the music-hall cad."
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading "I can imagine it might be painful," said Mr Armstrong drily; "but the immediate thing to be desired is that you should not consume the oxygen in this room.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I can imagine it might be painful," said Mr Armstrong drily; "but the immediate thing to be desired is that you should not consume the oxygen in this room.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "I can imagine it might be painful," said Mr Armstrong drily; "but the immediate thing to be desired is that you should not consume the oxygen in this room.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "I can imagine it might be painful," said Mr Armstrong drily; "but the immediate thing to be desired is that you should not consume the oxygen in this room.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "I can imagine it might be painful," said Mr Armstrong drily; "but the immediate thing to be desired is that you should not consume the oxygen in this room.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Explanations will do later."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Captain Oliphant was not at hand that evening to meet the doctors.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading "I can imagine it might be painful," said Mr Armstrong drily; "but the immediate thing to be desired is that you should not consume the oxygen in this room.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I can imagine it might be painful," said Mr Armstrong drily; "but the immediate thing to be desired is that you should not consume the oxygen in this room.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I grudge none of the trouble I have taken for the dear boy, but I must decline to remain here as the assistant of Signor Francisco the music-hall cad."
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading "I grudge none of the trouble I have taken for the dear boy, but I must decline to remain here as the assistant of Signor Francisco the music-hall cad."
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "My responsibility ends where yours begins," said he, with his best sneer.
not one, and not any
From this reading "I grudge none of the trouble I have taken for the dear boy, but I must decline to remain here as the assistant of Signor Francisco the music-hall cad."
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "I can imagine it might be painful," said Mr Armstrong drily; "but the immediate thing to be desired is that you should not consume the oxygen in this room.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "I grudge none of the trouble I have taken for the dear boy, but I must decline to remain here as the assistant of Signor Francisco the music-hall cad."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Captain Oliphant was not at hand that evening to meet the doctors.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I can imagine it might be painful," said Mr Armstrong drily; "but the immediate thing to be desired is that you should not consume the oxygen in this room.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I can imagine it might be painful," said Mr Armstrong drily; "but the immediate thing to be desired is that you should not consume the oxygen in this room.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I grudge none of the trouble I have taken for the dear boy, but I must decline to remain here as the assistant of Signor Francisco the music-hall cad."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "My responsibility ends where yours begins," said he, with his best sneer.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I can imagine it might be painful," said Mr Armstrong drily; "but the immediate thing to be desired is that you should not consume the oxygen in this room.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "My responsibility ends where yours begins," said he, with his best sneer.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading "I can imagine it might be painful," said Mr Armstrong drily; "but the immediate thing to be desired is that you should not consume the oxygen in this room.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I grudge none of the trouble I have taken for the dear boy, but I must decline to remain here as the assistant of Signor Francisco the music-hall cad."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "My responsibility ends where yours begins," said he, with his best sneer.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I grudge none of the trouble I have taken for the dear boy, but I must decline to remain here as the assistant of Signor Francisco the music-hall cad."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "I can imagine it might be painful," said Mr Armstrong drily; "but the immediate thing to be desired is that you should not consume the oxygen in this room.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "I grudge none of the trouble I have taken for the dear boy, but I must decline to remain here as the assistant of Signor Francisco the music-hall cad."
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "I can imagine it might be painful," said Mr Armstrong drily; "but the immediate thing to be desired is that you should not consume the oxygen in this room.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "I can imagine it might be painful," said Mr Armstrong drily; "but the immediate thing to be desired is that you should not consume the oxygen in this room.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "I grudge none of the trouble I have taken for the dear boy, but I must decline to remain here as the assistant of Signor Francisco the music-hall cad."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I grudge none of the trouble I have taken for the dear boy, but I must decline to remain here as the assistant of Signor Francisco the music-hall cad."
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Captain Oliphant was not at hand that evening to meet the doctors.
in or at the place that
From this reading "My responsibility ends where yours begins," said he, with his best sneer.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Explanations will do later."
in the company of; together with
From this reading "My responsibility ends where yours begins," said he, with his best sneer.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I can imagine it might be painful," said Mr Armstrong drily; "but the immediate thing to be desired is that you should not consume the oxygen in this room.
the one or ones belonging to the person spoken to
From this reading "My responsibility ends where yours begins," said he, with his best sneer.
