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Chapter XV
TRYING TO PLAY FAIR "Put up your paddles now, Mr. Potter," Brent said, edging to the left. His arms were working like slowly moving piston-rods of an engine, that is capable of great speed. He was on his toes, and his sinuous movements seemed to speak of highly tempered springs and oil. He was indeed a different Brent from any which the countryside had heretofore seen. "Come ahead, old mutton-top," he laughed.
Oxford-style entry order: headword, part of speech, US IPA, concise definition, contextual example, audio, and collocations from this reading.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"Come ahead, old mutton-top," he laughed.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “He was indeed a different Brent from any which the countryside had heretofore seen.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “TRYING TO PLAY FAIR "Put up your paddles now, Mr. Potter," Brent said, edging to the left.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “His arms were working like slowly moving piston-rods of an engine, that is capable of great speed.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “TRYING TO PLAY FAIR "Put up your paddles now, Mr. Potter," Brent said, edging to the left.”
A viscous liquid derived from petroleum or plants, stored in large earthen jars.
From this reading “He was on his toes, and his sinuous movements seemed to speak of highly tempered springs and oil.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “He was on his toes, and his sinuous movements seemed to speak of highly tempered springs and oil.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “He was on his toes, and his sinuous movements seemed to speak of highly tempered springs and oil.”
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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 He was indeed a different Brent from any which the countryside had heretofore seen.
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From this reading "Come ahead, old mutton-top," he laughed.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading His arms were working like slowly moving piston-rods of an engine, that is capable of great speed.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He was on his toes, and his sinuous movements seemed to speak of highly tempered springs and oil.
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From this reading He was indeed a different Brent from any which the countryside had heretofore seen.
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From this reading His arms were working like slowly moving piston-rods of an engine, that is capable of great speed.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading TRYING TO PLAY FAIR "Put up your paddles now, Mr. Potter," Brent said, edging to the left.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading His arms were working like slowly moving piston-rods of an engine, that is capable of great speed.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "Come ahead, old mutton-top," he laughed.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He was indeed a different Brent from any which the countryside had heretofore seen.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading He was indeed a different Brent from any which the countryside had heretofore seen.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading TRYING TO PLAY FAIR "Put up your paddles now, Mr. Potter," Brent said, edging to the left.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading His arms were working like slowly moving piston-rods of an engine, that is capable of great speed.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading TRYING TO PLAY FAIR "Put up your paddles now, Mr. Potter," Brent said, edging to the left.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He was indeed a different Brent from any which the countryside had heretofore seen.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading His arms were working like slowly moving piston-rods of an engine, that is capable of great speed.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He was indeed a different Brent from any which the countryside had heretofore seen.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was on his toes, and his sinuous movements seemed to speak of highly tempered springs and oil.
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From this reading He was indeed a different Brent from any which the countryside had heretofore seen.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He was on his toes, and his sinuous movements seemed to speak of highly tempered springs and oil.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His arms were working like slowly moving piston-rods of an engine, that is capable of great speed.
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From this reading He was indeed a different Brent from any which the countryside had heretofore seen.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading His arms were working like slowly moving piston-rods of an engine, that is capable of great speed.
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From this reading "Come ahead, old mutton-top," he laughed.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading TRYING TO PLAY FAIR "Put up your paddles now, Mr. Potter," Brent said, edging to the left.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading His arms were working like slowly moving piston-rods of an engine, that is capable of great speed.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He was on his toes, and his sinuous movements seemed to speak of highly tempered springs and oil.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading His arms were working like slowly moving piston-rods of an engine, that is capable of great speed.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading TRYING TO PLAY FAIR "Put up your paddles now, Mr. Potter," Brent said, edging to the left.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Come ahead, old mutton-top," he laughed.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading TRYING TO PLAY FAIR "Put up your paddles now, Mr. Potter," Brent said, edging to the left.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading His arms were working like slowly moving piston-rods of an engine, that is capable of great speed.
A viscous liquid derived from petroleum or plants, stored in large earthen jars.
From this reading He was on his toes, and his sinuous movements seemed to speak of highly tempered springs and oil.
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From this reading "Come ahead, old mutton-top," he laughed.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He was on his toes, and his sinuous movements seemed to speak of highly tempered springs and oil.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading TRYING TO PLAY FAIR "Put up your paddles now, Mr. Potter," Brent said, edging to the left.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading His arms were working like slowly moving piston-rods of an engine, that is capable of great speed.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading TRYING TO PLAY FAIR "Put up your paddles now, Mr. Potter," Brent said, edging to the left.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading TRYING TO PLAY FAIR "Put up your paddles now, Mr. Potter," Brent said, edging to the left.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading TRYING TO PLAY FAIR "Put up your paddles now, Mr. Potter," Brent said, edging to the left.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading TRYING TO PLAY FAIR "Put up your paddles now, Mr. Potter," Brent said, edging to the left.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading He was on his toes, and his sinuous movements seemed to speak of highly tempered springs and oil.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He was indeed a different Brent from any which the countryside had heretofore seen.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He was on his toes, and his sinuous movements seemed to speak of highly tempered springs and oil.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading His arms were working like slowly moving piston-rods of an engine, that is capable of great speed.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He was on his toes, and his sinuous movements seemed to speak of highly tempered springs and oil.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading His arms were working like slowly moving piston-rods of an engine, that is capable of great speed.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He was on his toes, and his sinuous movements seemed to speak of highly tempered springs and oil.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He was on his toes, and his sinuous movements seemed to speak of highly tempered springs and oil.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading His arms were working like slowly moving piston-rods of an engine, that is capable of great speed.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading TRYING TO PLAY FAIR "Put up your paddles now, Mr. Potter," Brent said, edging to the left.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading TRYING TO PLAY FAIR "Put up your paddles now, Mr. Potter," Brent said, edging to the left.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He was on his toes, and his sinuous movements seemed to speak of highly tempered springs and oil.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading TRYING TO PLAY FAIR "Put up your paddles now, Mr. Potter," Brent said, edging to the left.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading TRYING TO PLAY FAIR "Put up your paddles now, Mr. Potter," Brent said, edging to the left.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was on his toes, and his sinuous movements seemed to speak of highly tempered springs and oil.
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading His arms were working like slowly moving piston-rods of an engine, that is capable of great speed.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He was indeed a different Brent from any which the countryside had heretofore seen.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading His arms were working like slowly moving piston-rods of an engine, that is capable of great speed.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading TRYING TO PLAY FAIR "Put up your paddles now, Mr. Potter," Brent said, edging to the left.
