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Chapter VI
Alan followed him through a gate that had once been imposing; now it swung open rather rustily as they broke the photobeam in front of it. The lobby was dark and dimly lit, and smelled faintly musty. Alan was unprepared for the shabbiness of the house where the gambler lived. A moment after he spoke, he realized the question was highly impertinent, but by then it was too late: "I don't understand, Max. If you make so much money gambling, why do you live in a place like this?
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later than; following
From this reading “A moment after he spoke, he realized the question was highly impertinent, but by then it was too late: "I don't understand, Max.”
the past participle of “be”
From this reading “Alan followed him through a gate that had once been imposing; now it swung open rather rustily as they broke the photobeam in front of it.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “If you make so much money gambling, why do you live in a place like this?”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Alan followed him through a gate that had once been imposing; now it swung open rather rustily as they broke the photobeam in front of it.”
To move from a closed position.
From this reading “Alan followed him through a gate that had once been imposing; now it swung open rather rustily as they broke the photobeam in front of it.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “A moment after he spoke, he realized the question was highly impertinent, but by then it was too late: "I don't understand, Max.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “Alan followed him through a gate that had once been imposing; now it swung open rather rustily as they broke the photobeam in front of it.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “A moment after he spoke, he realized the question was highly impertinent, but by then it was too late: "I don't understand, Max.”
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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 Alan followed him through a gate that had once been imposing; now it swung open rather rustily as they broke the photobeam in front of it.
later than; following
From this reading A moment after he spoke, he realized the question was highly impertinent, but by then it was too late: "I don't understand, Max.
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From this reading Alan followed him through a gate that had once been imposing; now it swung open rather rustily as they broke the photobeam in front of it.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The lobby was dark and dimly lit, and smelled faintly musty.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Alan followed him through a gate that had once been imposing; now it swung open rather rustily as they broke the photobeam in front of it.
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Alan followed him through a gate that had once been imposing; now it swung open rather rustily as they broke the photobeam in front of it.
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From this reading Alan followed him through a gate that had once been imposing; now it swung open rather rustily as they broke the photobeam in front of it.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading A moment after he spoke, he realized the question was highly impertinent, but by then it was too late: "I don't understand, Max.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading A moment after he spoke, he realized the question was highly impertinent, but by then it was too late: "I don't understand, Max.
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From this reading The lobby was dark and dimly lit, and smelled faintly musty.
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From this reading The lobby was dark and dimly lit, and smelled faintly musty.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading If you make so much money gambling, why do you live in a place like this?
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From this reading A moment after he spoke, he realized the question was highly impertinent, but by then it was too late: "I don't understand, Max.
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From this reading The lobby was dark and dimly lit, and smelled faintly musty.
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From this reading Alan followed him through a gate that had once been imposing; now it swung open rather rustily as they broke the photobeam in front of it.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Alan was unprepared for the shabbiness of the house where the gambler lived.
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From this reading Alan followed him through a gate that had once been imposing; now it swung open rather rustily as they broke the photobeam in front of it.
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From this reading Alan was unprepared for the shabbiness of the house where the gambler lived.
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From this reading If you make so much money gambling, why do you live in a place like this?
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From this reading Alan followed him through a gate that had once been imposing; now it swung open rather rustily as they broke the photobeam in front of it.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Alan followed him through a gate that had once been imposing; now it swung open rather rustily as they broke the photobeam in front of it.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A moment after he spoke, he realized the question was highly impertinent, but by then it was too late: "I don't understand, Max.
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From this reading A moment after he spoke, he realized the question was highly impertinent, but by then it was too late: "I don't understand, Max.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Alan followed him through a gate that had once been imposing; now it swung open rather rustily as they broke the photobeam in front of it.
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From this reading Alan was unprepared for the shabbiness of the house where the gambler lived.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading A moment after he spoke, he realized the question was highly impertinent, but by then it was too late: "I don't understand, Max.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If you make so much money gambling, why do you live in a place like this?
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From this reading A moment after he spoke, he realized the question was highly impertinent, but by then it was too late: "I don't understand, Max.
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From this reading Alan followed him through a gate that had once been imposing; now it swung open rather rustily as they broke the photobeam in front of it.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Alan followed him through a gate that had once been imposing; now it swung open rather rustily as they broke the photobeam in front of it.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Alan followed him through a gate that had once been imposing; now it swung open rather rustily as they broke the photobeam in front of it.
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From this reading A moment after he spoke, he realized the question was highly impertinent, but by then it was too late: "I don't understand, Max.
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From this reading If you make so much money gambling, why do you live in a place like this?
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From this reading The lobby was dark and dimly lit, and smelled faintly musty.
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From this reading If you make so much money gambling, why do you live in a place like this?
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From this reading Alan was unprepared for the shabbiness of the house where the gambler lived.
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From this reading The lobby was dark and dimly lit, and smelled faintly musty.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading If you make so much money gambling, why do you live in a place like this?
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From this reading A moment after he spoke, he realized the question was highly impertinent, but by then it was too late: "I don't understand, Max.
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From this reading A moment after he spoke, he realized the question was highly impertinent, but by then it was too late: "I don't understand, Max.
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From this reading If you make so much money gambling, why do you live in a place like this?
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From this reading If you make so much money gambling, why do you live in a place like this?
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The lobby was dark and dimly lit, and smelled faintly musty.
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From this reading Alan followed him through a gate that had once been imposing; now it swung open rather rustily as they broke the photobeam in front of it.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Alan followed him through a gate that had once been imposing; now it swung open rather rustily as they broke the photobeam in front of it.
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From this reading Alan followed him through a gate that had once been imposing; now it swung open rather rustily as they broke the photobeam in front of it.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading Alan followed him through a gate that had once been imposing; now it swung open rather rustily as they broke the photobeam in front of it.
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From this reading Alan followed him through a gate that had once been imposing; now it swung open rather rustily as they broke the photobeam in front of it.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading If you make so much money gambling, why do you live in a place like this?
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading A moment after he spoke, he realized the question was highly impertinent, but by then it was too late: "I don't understand, Max.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Alan followed him through a gate that had once been imposing; now it swung open rather rustily as they broke the photobeam in front of it.
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From this reading A moment after he spoke, he realized the question was highly impertinent, but by then it was too late: "I don't understand, Max.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Alan followed him through a gate that had once been imposing; now it swung open rather rustily as they broke the photobeam in front of it.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Alan was unprepared for the shabbiness of the house where the gambler lived.
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From this reading The lobby was dark and dimly lit, and smelled faintly musty.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading If you make so much money gambling, why do you live in a place like this?
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From this reading A moment after he spoke, he realized the question was highly impertinent, but by then it was too late: "I don't understand, Max.
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From this reading Alan followed him through a gate that had once been imposing; now it swung open rather rustily as they broke the photobeam in front of it.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Alan followed him through a gate that had once been imposing; now it swung open rather rustily as they broke the photobeam in front of it.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Alan followed him through a gate that had once been imposing; now it swung open rather rustily as they broke the photobeam in front of it.
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From this reading A moment after he spoke, he realized the question was highly impertinent, but by then it was too late: "I don't understand, Max.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Alan followed him through a gate that had once been imposing; now it swung open rather rustily as they broke the photobeam in front of it.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading If you make so much money gambling, why do you live in a place like this?
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading Alan followed him through a gate that had once been imposing; now it swung open rather rustily as they broke the photobeam in front of it.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A moment after he spoke, he realized the question was highly impertinent, but by then it was too late: "I don't understand, Max.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading A moment after he spoke, he realized the question was highly impertinent, but by then it was too late: "I don't understand, Max.
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From this reading Alan was unprepared for the shabbiness of the house where the gambler lived.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The lobby was dark and dimly lit, and smelled faintly musty.
in or at the place that
From this reading Alan was unprepared for the shabbiness of the house where the gambler lived.
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From this reading If you make so much money gambling, why do you live in a place like this?
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading If you make so much money gambling, why do you live in a place like this?
