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Chapter XXIII
A STOP-GAP. Andy felt that he ought not to go to Meriton without having possessed himself of his partner's views. Any reluctance--even a reluctant assent--from Gilly would put an immediate end to the project. He was rather nervous about bringing the matter forward, fearing lest the mere idea of it, entertained by the junior partner, might seem treason in the eyes of his senior in the growing business of Gilbert Foot and Co. The interview held one or two surprises for him.
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on the subject of; concerning
From this reading “He was rather nervous about bringing the matter forward, fearing lest the mere idea of it, entertained by the junior partner, might seem treason in the eyes of his senior in the growing business of Gilbert Foot and Co.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Any reluctance--even a reluctant assent--from Gilly would put an immediate end to the project.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “He was rather nervous about bringing the matter forward, fearing lest the mere idea of it, entertained by the junior partner, might seem treason in the eyes of his senior in the growing business of Gilbert Foot and Co.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “He was rather nervous about bringing the matter forward, fearing lest the mere idea of it, entertained by the junior partner, might seem treason in the eyes of his senior in the growing business of Gilbert Foot and Co.”
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading “Andy felt that he ought not to go to Meriton without having possessed himself of his partner's views.”
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading “Andy felt that he ought not to go to Meriton without having possessed himself of his partner's views.”
in order that something should not happen
From this reading “He was rather nervous about bringing the matter forward, fearing lest the mere idea of it, entertained by the junior partner, might seem treason in the eyes of his senior in the growing business of Gilbert Foot and Co.”
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading “He was rather nervous about bringing the matter forward, fearing lest the mere idea of it, entertained by the junior partner, might seem treason in the eyes of his senior in the growing business of Gilbert Foot and Co.”
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading “The interview held one or two surprises for him.”
used with “to” to say what is right or advisable
From this reading “Andy felt that he ought not to go to Meriton without having possessed himself of his partner's views.”
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading “Andy felt that he ought not to go to Meriton without having possessed himself of his partner's views.”
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading “Any reluctance--even a reluctant assent--from Gilly would put an immediate end to the project.”
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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 STOP-GAP.
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading He was rather nervous about bringing the matter forward, fearing lest the mere idea of it, entertained by the junior partner, might seem treason in the eyes of his senior in the growing business of Gilbert Foot and Co.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Any reluctance--even a reluctant assent--from Gilly would put an immediate end to the project.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He was rather nervous about bringing the matter forward, fearing lest the mere idea of it, entertained by the junior partner, might seem treason in the eyes of his senior in the growing business of Gilbert Foot and Co.
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From this reading Andy felt that he ought not to go to Meriton without having possessed himself of his partner's views.
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From this reading Any reluctance--even a reluctant assent--from Gilly would put an immediate end to the project.
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From this reading Any reluctance--even a reluctant assent--from Gilly would put an immediate end to the project.
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From this reading He was rather nervous about bringing the matter forward, fearing lest the mere idea of it, entertained by the junior partner, might seem treason in the eyes of his senior in the growing business of Gilbert Foot and Co.
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From this reading He was rather nervous about bringing the matter forward, fearing lest the mere idea of it, entertained by the junior partner, might seem treason in the eyes of his senior in the growing business of Gilbert Foot and Co.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He was rather nervous about bringing the matter forward, fearing lest the mere idea of it, entertained by the junior partner, might seem treason in the eyes of his senior in the growing business of Gilbert Foot and Co.
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From this reading He was rather nervous about bringing the matter forward, fearing lest the mere idea of it, entertained by the junior partner, might seem treason in the eyes of his senior in the growing business of Gilbert Foot and Co.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Any reluctance--even a reluctant assent--from Gilly would put an immediate end to the project.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He was rather nervous about bringing the matter forward, fearing lest the mere idea of it, entertained by the junior partner, might seem treason in the eyes of his senior in the growing business of Gilbert Foot and Co.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Any reluctance--even a reluctant assent--from Gilly would put an immediate end to the project.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He was rather nervous about bringing the matter forward, fearing lest the mere idea of it, entertained by the junior partner, might seem treason in the eyes of his senior in the growing business of Gilbert Foot and Co.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He was rather nervous about bringing the matter forward, fearing lest the mere idea of it, entertained by the junior partner, might seem treason in the eyes of his senior in the growing business of Gilbert Foot and Co.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Andy felt that he ought not to go to Meriton without having possessed himself of his partner's views.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading He was rather nervous about bringing the matter forward, fearing lest the mere idea of it, entertained by the junior partner, might seem treason in the eyes of his senior in the growing business of Gilbert Foot and Co.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The interview held one or two surprises for him.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading He was rather nervous about bringing the matter forward, fearing lest the mere idea of it, entertained by the junior partner, might seem treason in the eyes of his senior in the growing business of Gilbert Foot and Co.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Any reluctance--even a reluctant assent--from Gilly would put an immediate end to the project.
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From this reading He was rather nervous about bringing the matter forward, fearing lest the mere idea of it, entertained by the junior partner, might seem treason in the eyes of his senior in the growing business of Gilbert Foot and Co.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Any reluctance--even a reluctant assent--from Gilly would put an immediate end to the project.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Andy felt that he ought not to go to Meriton without having possessed himself of his partner's views.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He was rather nervous about bringing the matter forward, fearing lest the mere idea of it, entertained by the junior partner, might seem treason in the eyes of his senior in the growing business of Gilbert Foot and Co.
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Andy felt that he ought not to go to Meriton without having possessed himself of his partner's views.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Andy felt that he ought not to go to Meriton without having possessed himself of his partner's views.
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From this reading The interview held one or two surprises for him.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The interview held one or two surprises for him.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Andy felt that he ought not to go to Meriton without having possessed himself of his partner's views.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Andy felt that he ought not to go to Meriton without having possessed himself of his partner's views.
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From this reading He was rather nervous about bringing the matter forward, fearing lest the mere idea of it, entertained by the junior partner, might seem treason in the eyes of his senior in the growing business of Gilbert Foot and Co.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Any reluctance--even a reluctant assent--from Gilly would put an immediate end to the project.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He was rather nervous about bringing the matter forward, fearing lest the mere idea of it, entertained by the junior partner, might seem treason in the eyes of his senior in the growing business of Gilbert Foot and Co.
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From this reading The interview held one or two surprises for him.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He was rather nervous about bringing the matter forward, fearing lest the mere idea of it, entertained by the junior partner, might seem treason in the eyes of his senior in the growing business of Gilbert Foot and Co.
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From this reading He was rather nervous about bringing the matter forward, fearing lest the mere idea of it, entertained by the junior partner, might seem treason in the eyes of his senior in the growing business of Gilbert Foot and Co.
in order that something should not happen
From this reading He was rather nervous about bringing the matter forward, fearing lest the mere idea of it, entertained by the junior partner, might seem treason in the eyes of his senior in the growing business of Gilbert Foot and Co.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He was rather nervous about bringing the matter forward, fearing lest the mere idea of it, entertained by the junior partner, might seem treason in the eyes of his senior in the growing business of Gilbert Foot and Co.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He was rather nervous about bringing the matter forward, fearing lest the mere idea of it, entertained by the junior partner, might seem treason in the eyes of his senior in the growing business of Gilbert Foot and Co.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Andy felt that he ought not to go to Meriton without having possessed himself of his partner's views.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading He was rather nervous about bringing the matter forward, fearing lest the mere idea of it, entertained by the junior partner, might seem treason in the eyes of his senior in the growing business of Gilbert Foot and Co.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He was rather nervous about bringing the matter forward, fearing lest the mere idea of it, entertained by the junior partner, might seem treason in the eyes of his senior in the growing business of Gilbert Foot and Co.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Andy felt that he ought not to go to Meriton without having possessed himself of his partner's views.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Andy felt that he ought not to go to Meriton without having possessed himself of his partner's views.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The interview held one or two surprises for him.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The interview held one or two surprises for him.
used with “to” to say what is right or advisable
From this reading Andy felt that he ought not to go to Meriton without having possessed himself of his partner's views.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He was rather nervous about bringing the matter forward, fearing lest the mere idea of it, entertained by the junior partner, might seem treason in the eyes of his senior in the growing business of Gilbert Foot and Co.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Andy felt that he ought not to go to Meriton without having possessed himself of his partner's views.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Andy felt that he ought not to go to Meriton without having possessed himself of his partner's views.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Any reluctance--even a reluctant assent--from Gilly would put an immediate end to the project.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Any reluctance--even a reluctant assent--from Gilly would put an immediate end to the project.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He was rather nervous about bringing the matter forward, fearing lest the mere idea of it, entertained by the junior partner, might seem treason in the eyes of his senior in the growing business of Gilbert Foot and Co.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Any reluctance--even a reluctant assent--from Gilly would put an immediate end to the project.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Any reluctance--even a reluctant assent--from Gilly would put an immediate end to the project.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He was rather nervous about bringing the matter forward, fearing lest the mere idea of it, entertained by the junior partner, might seem treason in the eyes of his senior in the growing business of Gilbert Foot and Co.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He was rather nervous about bringing the matter forward, fearing lest the mere idea of it, entertained by the junior partner, might seem treason in the eyes of his senior in the growing business of Gilbert Foot and Co.
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From this reading A STOP-GAP.
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From this reading The interview held one or two surprises for him.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Andy felt that he ought not to go to Meriton without having possessed himself of his partner's views.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Any reluctance--even a reluctant assent--from Gilly would put an immediate end to the project.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Andy felt that he ought not to go to Meriton without having possessed himself of his partner's views.
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From this reading He was rather nervous about bringing the matter forward, fearing lest the mere idea of it, entertained by the junior partner, might seem treason in the eyes of his senior in the growing business of Gilbert Foot and Co.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The interview held one or two surprises for him.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Andy felt that he ought not to go to Meriton without having possessed himself of his partner's views.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was rather nervous about bringing the matter forward, fearing lest the mere idea of it, entertained by the junior partner, might seem treason in the eyes of his senior in the growing business of Gilbert Foot and Co.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Andy felt that he ought not to go to Meriton without having possessed himself of his partner's views.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Any reluctance--even a reluctant assent--from Gilly would put an immediate end to the project.
