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Bending down towards the grave as he spoke, he seemed to give closer attention to what he saw there; keeping in his stooping position till his face began to get a purple aspect, for the erudite doctor was of that make of man who has to be kept right side uppermost with care. At length he raised himself, muttering, "Very curious! very curious!" "Do you see anything remarkable there?" asked Septimius, with some interest. "Yes," said the doctor, bluntly. "No matter what!
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any thing at all
From this reading “"Do you see anything remarkable there?" asked Septimius, with some interest.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"Do you see anything remarkable there?" asked Septimius, with some interest.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Bending down towards the grave as he spoke, he seemed to give closer attention to what he saw there; keeping in his stooping position till his face began to get a purple aspect, for the erudite doctor was of that make of man who has to be kept right side uppermost with care.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Bending down towards the grave as he spoke, he seemed to give closer attention to what he saw there; keeping in his stooping position till his face began to get a purple aspect, for the erudite doctor was of that make of man who has to be kept right side uppermost with care.”
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Bending down towards the grave as he spoke, he seemed to give closer attention to what he saw there; keeping in his stooping position till his face began to get a purple aspect, for the erudite doctor was of that make of man who has to be kept right side uppermost with care.”
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading “At length he raised himself, muttering, "Very curious! very curious!"”
a period of time or extent
From this reading “At length he raised himself, muttering, "Very curious! very curious!"”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Bending down towards the grave as he spoke, he seemed to give closer attention to what he saw there; keeping in his stooping position till his face began to get a purple aspect, for the erudite doctor was of that make of man who has to be kept right side uppermost with care.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “"Do you see anything remarkable there?" asked Septimius, with some interest.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Bending down towards the grave as he spoke, he seemed to give closer attention to what he saw there; keeping in his stooping position till his face began to get a purple aspect, for the erudite doctor was of that make of man who has to be kept right side uppermost with care.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Bending down towards the grave as he spoke, he seemed to give closer attention to what he saw there; keeping in his stooping position till his face began to get a purple aspect, for the erudite doctor was of that make of man who has to be kept right side uppermost with care.”
up to a particular time
From this reading “Bending down towards the grave as he spoke, he seemed to give closer attention to what he saw there; keeping in his stooping position till his face began to get a purple aspect, for the erudite doctor was of that make of man who has to be kept right side uppermost with care.”
in the direction of
From this reading “Bending down towards the grave as he spoke, he seemed to give closer attention to what he saw there; keeping in his stooping position till his face began to get a purple aspect, for the erudite doctor was of that make of man who has to be kept right side uppermost with care.”
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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 Bending down towards the grave as he spoke, he seemed to give closer attention to what he saw there; keeping in his stooping position till his face began to get a purple aspect, for the erudite doctor was of that make of man who has to be kept right side uppermost with care.
any thing at all
From this reading "Do you see anything remarkable there?" asked Septimius, with some interest.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Bending down towards the grave as he spoke, he seemed to give closer attention to what he saw there; keeping in his stooping position till his face began to get a purple aspect, for the erudite doctor was of that make of man who has to be kept right side uppermost with care.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "Do you see anything remarkable there?" asked Septimius, with some interest.
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From this reading Bending down towards the grave as he spoke, he seemed to give closer attention to what he saw there; keeping in his stooping position till his face began to get a purple aspect, for the erudite doctor was of that make of man who has to be kept right side uppermost with care.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At length he raised himself, muttering, "Very curious! very curious!"
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From this reading Bending down towards the grave as he spoke, he seemed to give closer attention to what he saw there; keeping in his stooping position till his face began to get a purple aspect, for the erudite doctor was of that make of man who has to be kept right side uppermost with care.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Bending down towards the grave as he spoke, he seemed to give closer attention to what he saw there; keeping in his stooping position till his face began to get a purple aspect, for the erudite doctor was of that make of man who has to be kept right side uppermost with care.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Bending down towards the grave as he spoke, he seemed to give closer attention to what he saw there; keeping in his stooping position till his face began to get a purple aspect, for the erudite doctor was of that make of man who has to be kept right side uppermost with care.
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From this reading Bending down towards the grave as he spoke, he seemed to give closer attention to what he saw there; keeping in his stooping position till his face began to get a purple aspect, for the erudite doctor was of that make of man who has to be kept right side uppermost with care.
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From this reading "Yes," said the doctor, bluntly.
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From this reading Bending down towards the grave as he spoke, he seemed to give closer attention to what he saw there; keeping in his stooping position till his face began to get a purple aspect, for the erudite doctor was of that make of man who has to be kept right side uppermost with care.
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From this reading Bending down towards the grave as he spoke, he seemed to give closer attention to what he saw there; keeping in his stooping position till his face began to get a purple aspect, for the erudite doctor was of that make of man who has to be kept right side uppermost with care.
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From this reading At length he raised himself, muttering, "Very curious! very curious!"
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "Do you see anything remarkable there?" asked Septimius, with some interest.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Bending down towards the grave as he spoke, he seemed to give closer attention to what he saw there; keeping in his stooping position till his face began to get a purple aspect, for the erudite doctor was of that make of man who has to be kept right side uppermost with care.
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From this reading Bending down towards the grave as he spoke, he seemed to give closer attention to what he saw there; keeping in his stooping position till his face began to get a purple aspect, for the erudite doctor was of that make of man who has to be kept right side uppermost with care.
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From this reading Bending down towards the grave as he spoke, he seemed to give closer attention to what he saw there; keeping in his stooping position till his face began to get a purple aspect, for the erudite doctor was of that make of man who has to be kept right side uppermost with care.
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From this reading Bending down towards the grave as he spoke, he seemed to give closer attention to what he saw there; keeping in his stooping position till his face began to get a purple aspect, for the erudite doctor was of that make of man who has to be kept right side uppermost with care.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Bending down towards the grave as he spoke, he seemed to give closer attention to what he saw there; keeping in his stooping position till his face began to get a purple aspect, for the erudite doctor was of that make of man who has to be kept right side uppermost with care.
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From this reading Bending down towards the grave as he spoke, he seemed to give closer attention to what he saw there; keeping in his stooping position till his face began to get a purple aspect, for the erudite doctor was of that make of man who has to be kept right side uppermost with care.
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From this reading Bending down towards the grave as he spoke, he seemed to give closer attention to what he saw there; keeping in his stooping position till his face began to get a purple aspect, for the erudite doctor was of that make of man who has to be kept right side uppermost with care.
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From this reading Bending down towards the grave as he spoke, he seemed to give closer attention to what he saw there; keeping in his stooping position till his face began to get a purple aspect, for the erudite doctor was of that make of man who has to be kept right side uppermost with care.
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Bending down towards the grave as he spoke, he seemed to give closer attention to what he saw there; keeping in his stooping position till his face began to get a purple aspect, for the erudite doctor was of that make of man who has to be kept right side uppermost with care.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Bending down towards the grave as he spoke, he seemed to give closer attention to what he saw there; keeping in his stooping position till his face began to get a purple aspect, for the erudite doctor was of that make of man who has to be kept right side uppermost with care.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading At length he raised himself, muttering, "Very curious! very curious!"
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Bending down towards the grave as he spoke, he seemed to give closer attention to what he saw there; keeping in his stooping position till his face began to get a purple aspect, for the erudite doctor was of that make of man who has to be kept right side uppermost with care.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Bending down towards the grave as he spoke, he seemed to give closer attention to what he saw there; keeping in his stooping position till his face began to get a purple aspect, for the erudite doctor was of that make of man who has to be kept right side uppermost with care.
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From this reading "Do you see anything remarkable there?" asked Septimius, with some interest.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Bending down towards the grave as he spoke, he seemed to give closer attention to what he saw there; keeping in his stooping position till his face began to get a purple aspect, for the erudite doctor was of that make of man who has to be kept right side uppermost with care.
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From this reading Bending down towards the grave as he spoke, he seemed to give closer attention to what he saw there; keeping in his stooping position till his face began to get a purple aspect, for the erudite doctor was of that make of man who has to be kept right side uppermost with care.
a period of time or extent
From this reading At length he raised himself, muttering, "Very curious! very curious!"
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Bending down towards the grave as he spoke, he seemed to give closer attention to what he saw there; keeping in his stooping position till his face began to get a purple aspect, for the erudite doctor was of that make of man who has to be kept right side uppermost with care.
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From this reading Bending down towards the grave as he spoke, he seemed to give closer attention to what he saw there; keeping in his stooping position till his face began to get a purple aspect, for the erudite doctor was of that make of man who has to be kept right side uppermost with care.
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From this reading "No matter what!
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From this reading At length he raised himself, muttering, "Very curious! very curious!"
not any; not one
From this reading "No matter what!
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Bending down towards the grave as he spoke, he seemed to give closer attention to what he saw there; keeping in his stooping position till his face began to get a purple aspect, for the erudite doctor was of that make of man who has to be kept right side uppermost with care.
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From this reading Bending down towards the grave as he spoke, he seemed to give closer attention to what he saw there; keeping in his stooping position till his face began to get a purple aspect, for the erudite doctor was of that make of man who has to be kept right side uppermost with care.
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From this reading Bending down towards the grave as he spoke, he seemed to give closer attention to what he saw there; keeping in his stooping position till his face began to get a purple aspect, for the erudite doctor was of that make of man who has to be kept right side uppermost with care.
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From this reading At length he raised himself, muttering, "Very curious! very curious!"
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading "Do you see anything remarkable there?" asked Septimius, with some interest.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Bending down towards the grave as he spoke, he seemed to give closer attention to what he saw there; keeping in his stooping position till his face began to get a purple aspect, for the erudite doctor was of that make of man who has to be kept right side uppermost with care.
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From this reading "Yes," said the doctor, bluntly.
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From this reading Bending down towards the grave as he spoke, he seemed to give closer attention to what he saw there; keeping in his stooping position till his face began to get a purple aspect, for the erudite doctor was of that make of man who has to be kept right side uppermost with care.
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From this reading "Do you see anything remarkable there?" asked Septimius, with some interest.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Bending down towards the grave as he spoke, he seemed to give closer attention to what he saw there; keeping in his stooping position till his face began to get a purple aspect, for the erudite doctor was of that make of man who has to be kept right side uppermost with care.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Do you see anything remarkable there?" asked Septimius, with some interest.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Bending down towards the grave as he spoke, he seemed to give closer attention to what he saw there; keeping in his stooping position till his face began to get a purple aspect, for the erudite doctor was of that make of man who has to be kept right side uppermost with care.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Do you see anything remarkable there?" asked Septimius, with some interest.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Bending down towards the grave as he spoke, he seemed to give closer attention to what he saw there; keeping in his stooping position till his face began to get a purple aspect, for the erudite doctor was of that make of man who has to be kept right side uppermost with care.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Bending down towards the grave as he spoke, he seemed to give closer attention to what he saw there; keeping in his stooping position till his face began to get a purple aspect, for the erudite doctor was of that make of man who has to be kept right side uppermost with care.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Bending down towards the grave as he spoke, he seemed to give closer attention to what he saw there; keeping in his stooping position till his face began to get a purple aspect, for the erudite doctor was of that make of man who has to be kept right side uppermost with care.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Bending down towards the grave as he spoke, he seemed to give closer attention to what he saw there; keeping in his stooping position till his face began to get a purple aspect, for the erudite doctor was of that make of man who has to be kept right side uppermost with care.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Bending down towards the grave as he spoke, he seemed to give closer attention to what he saw there; keeping in his stooping position till his face began to get a purple aspect, for the erudite doctor was of that make of man who has to be kept right side uppermost with care.
up to a particular time
From this reading Bending down towards the grave as he spoke, he seemed to give closer attention to what he saw there; keeping in his stooping position till his face began to get a purple aspect, for the erudite doctor was of that make of man who has to be kept right side uppermost with care.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Bending down towards the grave as he spoke, he seemed to give closer attention to what he saw there; keeping in his stooping position till his face began to get a purple aspect, for the erudite doctor was of that make of man who has to be kept right side uppermost with care.
in the direction of
From this reading Bending down towards the grave as he spoke, he seemed to give closer attention to what he saw there; keeping in his stooping position till his face began to get a purple aspect, for the erudite doctor was of that make of man who has to be kept right side uppermost with care.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Bending down towards the grave as he spoke, he seemed to give closer attention to what he saw there; keeping in his stooping position till his face began to get a purple aspect, for the erudite doctor was of that make of man who has to be kept right side uppermost with care.
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From this reading At length he raised himself, muttering, "Very curious! very curious!"
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Bending down towards the grave as he spoke, he seemed to give closer attention to what he saw there; keeping in his stooping position till his face began to get a purple aspect, for the erudite doctor was of that make of man who has to be kept right side uppermost with care.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Bending down towards the grave as he spoke, he seemed to give closer attention to what he saw there; keeping in his stooping position till his face began to get a purple aspect, for the erudite doctor was of that make of man who has to be kept right side uppermost with care.
which person or people
From this reading Bending down towards the grave as he spoke, he seemed to give closer attention to what he saw there; keeping in his stooping position till his face began to get a purple aspect, for the erudite doctor was of that make of man who has to be kept right side uppermost with care.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Bending down towards the grave as he spoke, he seemed to give closer attention to what he saw there; keeping in his stooping position till his face began to get a purple aspect, for the erudite doctor was of that make of man who has to be kept right side uppermost with care.
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From this reading "Yes," said the doctor, bluntly.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Do you see anything remarkable there?" asked Septimius, with some interest.
