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Chapter VIII
Far up in Harlem, on a dead swell street, the chance pedestrian as he chases himself by the Ville Finnerty, may see a pale, wrung face pressing itself against the pane. It is the map of Hamilton Finnerty. “W'at's d' matter wit' d' bloke?” whispered Kid Dugan, the gasman's son, to his young companion, as they stood furtively piping off the Ville Finnerty. “Is it 'D' Pris'ner of Zenda' down to date?” “Stash!” said his chum in a low tone.
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touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading “Far up in Harlem, on a dead swell street, the chance pedestrian as he chases himself by the Ville Finnerty, may see a pale, wrung face pressing itself against the pane.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Far up in Harlem, on a dead swell street, the chance pedestrian as he chases himself by the Ville Finnerty, may see a pale, wrung face pressing itself against the pane.”
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading “Far up in Harlem, on a dead swell street, the chance pedestrian as he chases himself by the Ville Finnerty, may see a pale, wrung face pressing itself against the pane.”
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading “Far up in Harlem, on a dead swell street, the chance pedestrian as he chases himself by the Ville Finnerty, may see a pale, wrung face pressing itself against the pane.”
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading “Far up in Harlem, on a dead swell street, the chance pedestrian as he chases himself by the Ville Finnerty, may see a pale, wrung face pressing itself against the pane.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading ““W'at's d' matter wit' d' bloke?” whispered Kid Dugan, the gasman's son, to his young companion, as they stood furtively piping off the Ville Finnerty.”
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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 Far up in Harlem, on a dead swell street, the chance pedestrian as he chases himself by the Ville Finnerty, may see a pale, wrung face pressing itself against the pane.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading Far up in Harlem, on a dead swell street, the chance pedestrian as he chases himself by the Ville Finnerty, may see a pale, wrung face pressing itself against the pane.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Far up in Harlem, on a dead swell street, the chance pedestrian as he chases himself by the Ville Finnerty, may see a pale, wrung face pressing itself against the pane.
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From this reading “W'at's d' matter wit' d' bloke?” whispered Kid Dugan, the gasman's son, to his young companion, as they stood furtively piping off the Ville Finnerty.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Far up in Harlem, on a dead swell street, the chance pedestrian as he chases himself by the Ville Finnerty, may see a pale, wrung face pressing itself against the pane.
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From this reading Far up in Harlem, on a dead swell street, the chance pedestrian as he chases himself by the Ville Finnerty, may see a pale, wrung face pressing itself against the pane.
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From this reading Far up in Harlem, on a dead swell street, the chance pedestrian as he chases himself by the Ville Finnerty, may see a pale, wrung face pressing itself against the pane.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Stash!” said his chum in a low tone.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “W'at's d' matter wit' d' bloke?” whispered Kid Dugan, the gasman's son, to his young companion, as they stood furtively piping off the Ville Finnerty.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “W'at's d' matter wit' d' bloke?” whispered Kid Dugan, the gasman's son, to his young companion, as they stood furtively piping off the Ville Finnerty.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Is it 'D' Pris'ner of Zenda' down to date?”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Far up in Harlem, on a dead swell street, the chance pedestrian as he chases himself by the Ville Finnerty, may see a pale, wrung face pressing itself against the pane.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Is it 'D' Pris'ner of Zenda' down to date?”
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “W'at's d' matter wit' d' bloke?” whispered Kid Dugan, the gasman's son, to his young companion, as they stood furtively piping off the Ville Finnerty.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Far up in Harlem, on a dead swell street, the chance pedestrian as he chases himself by the Ville Finnerty, may see a pale, wrung face pressing itself against the pane.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Far up in Harlem, on a dead swell street, the chance pedestrian as he chases himself by the Ville Finnerty, may see a pale, wrung face pressing itself against the pane.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Far up in Harlem, on a dead swell street, the chance pedestrian as he chases himself by the Ville Finnerty, may see a pale, wrung face pressing itself against the pane.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “W'at's d' matter wit' d' bloke?” whispered Kid Dugan, the gasman's son, to his young companion, as they stood furtively piping off the Ville Finnerty.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “W'at's d' matter wit' d' bloke?” whispered Kid Dugan, the gasman's son, to his young companion, as they stood furtively piping off the Ville Finnerty.
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From this reading It is the map of Hamilton Finnerty.
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From this reading Far up in Harlem, on a dead swell street, the chance pedestrian as he chases himself by the Ville Finnerty, may see a pale, wrung face pressing itself against the pane.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Far up in Harlem, on a dead swell street, the chance pedestrian as he chases himself by the Ville Finnerty, may see a pale, wrung face pressing itself against the pane.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Far up in Harlem, on a dead swell street, the chance pedestrian as he chases himself by the Ville Finnerty, may see a pale, wrung face pressing itself against the pane.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading “W'at's d' matter wit' d' bloke?” whispered Kid Dugan, the gasman's son, to his young companion, as they stood furtively piping off the Ville Finnerty.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Far up in Harlem, on a dead swell street, the chance pedestrian as he chases himself by the Ville Finnerty, may see a pale, wrung face pressing itself against the pane.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is the map of Hamilton Finnerty.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is the map of Hamilton Finnerty.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading Far up in Harlem, on a dead swell street, the chance pedestrian as he chases himself by the Ville Finnerty, may see a pale, wrung face pressing itself against the pane.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “W'at's d' matter wit' d' bloke?” whispered Kid Dugan, the gasman's son, to his young companion, as they stood furtively piping off the Ville Finnerty.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Stash!” said his chum in a low tone.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It is the map of Hamilton Finnerty.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “W'at's d' matter wit' d' bloke?” whispered Kid Dugan, the gasman's son, to his young companion, as they stood furtively piping off the Ville Finnerty.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading Far up in Harlem, on a dead swell street, the chance pedestrian as he chases himself by the Ville Finnerty, may see a pale, wrung face pressing itself against the pane.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It is the map of Hamilton Finnerty.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “W'at's d' matter wit' d' bloke?” whispered Kid Dugan, the gasman's son, to his young companion, as they stood furtively piping off the Ville Finnerty.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Far up in Harlem, on a dead swell street, the chance pedestrian as he chases himself by the Ville Finnerty, may see a pale, wrung face pressing itself against the pane.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Far up in Harlem, on a dead swell street, the chance pedestrian as he chases himself by the Ville Finnerty, may see a pale, wrung face pressing itself against the pane.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Far up in Harlem, on a dead swell street, the chance pedestrian as he chases himself by the Ville Finnerty, may see a pale, wrung face pressing itself against the pane.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Far up in Harlem, on a dead swell street, the chance pedestrian as he chases himself by the Ville Finnerty, may see a pale, wrung face pressing itself against the pane.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “W'at's d' matter wit' d' bloke?” whispered Kid Dugan, the gasman's son, to his young companion, as they stood furtively piping off the Ville Finnerty.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Far up in Harlem, on a dead swell street, the chance pedestrian as he chases himself by the Ville Finnerty, may see a pale, wrung face pressing itself against the pane.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Is it 'D' Pris'ner of Zenda' down to date?”
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Stash!” said his chum in a low tone.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Far up in Harlem, on a dead swell street, the chance pedestrian as he chases himself by the Ville Finnerty, may see a pale, wrung face pressing itself against the pane.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “W'at's d' matter wit' d' bloke?” whispered Kid Dugan, the gasman's son, to his young companion, as they stood furtively piping off the Ville Finnerty.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Stash!” said his chum in a low tone.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “W'at's d' matter wit' d' bloke?” whispered Kid Dugan, the gasman's son, to his young companion, as they stood furtively piping off the Ville Finnerty.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Far up in Harlem, on a dead swell street, the chance pedestrian as he chases himself by the Ville Finnerty, may see a pale, wrung face pressing itself against the pane.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Far up in Harlem, on a dead swell street, the chance pedestrian as he chases himself by the Ville Finnerty, may see a pale, wrung face pressing itself against the pane.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Far up in Harlem, on a dead swell street, the chance pedestrian as he chases himself by the Ville Finnerty, may see a pale, wrung face pressing itself against the pane.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “W'at's d' matter wit' d' bloke?” whispered Kid Dugan, the gasman's son, to his young companion, as they stood furtively piping off the Ville Finnerty.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “W'at's d' matter wit' d' bloke?” whispered Kid Dugan, the gasman's son, to his young companion, as they stood furtively piping off the Ville Finnerty.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Stash!” said his chum in a low tone.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Far up in Harlem, on a dead swell street, the chance pedestrian as he chases himself by the Ville Finnerty, may see a pale, wrung face pressing itself against the pane.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Far up in Harlem, on a dead swell street, the chance pedestrian as he chases himself by the Ville Finnerty, may see a pale, wrung face pressing itself against the pane.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “W'at's d' matter wit' d' bloke?” whispered Kid Dugan, the gasman's son, to his young companion, as they stood furtively piping off the Ville Finnerty.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “W'at's d' matter wit' d' bloke?” whispered Kid Dugan, the gasman's son, to his young companion, as they stood furtively piping off the Ville Finnerty.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “W'at's d' matter wit' d' bloke?” whispered Kid Dugan, the gasman's son, to his young companion, as they stood furtively piping off the Ville Finnerty.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Far up in Harlem, on a dead swell street, the chance pedestrian as he chases himself by the Ville Finnerty, may see a pale, wrung face pressing itself against the pane.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “W'at's d' matter wit' d' bloke?” whispered Kid Dugan, the gasman's son, to his young companion, as they stood furtively piping off the Ville Finnerty.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Is it 'D' Pris'ner of Zenda' down to date?”
