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Chapter XV
A DINNER IN THE STRAND Wrayson was conscious, from the moment they left Mr. Bentham's office, of a change in the deportment of the young man who walked by his side. A variety of evil passions had developed one at least more tolerable--he was learning the lesson of self-restraint. He did not speak until they reached the corner of the street. "Where can we get a drink?" he asked, almost abruptly. "I want some brandy."
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an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"Where can we get a drink?" he asked, almost abruptly.”
a strong alcoholic drink distilled from wine
From this reading “"I want some brandy."”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"Where can we get a drink?" he asked, almost abruptly.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “A variety of evil passions had developed one at least more tolerable--he was learning the lesson of self-restraint.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “A DINNER IN THE STRAND Wrayson was conscious, from the moment they left Mr. Bentham's office, of a change in the deportment of the young man who walked by his side.”
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading “A variety of evil passions had developed one at least more tolerable--he was learning the lesson of self-restraint.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “He did not speak until they reached the corner of the street.”
up to a particular time
From this reading “He did not speak until they reached the corner of the street.”
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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 DINNER IN THE STRAND Wrayson was conscious, from the moment they left Mr. Bentham's office, of a change in the deportment of the young man who walked by his side.
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From this reading "Where can we get a drink?" he asked, almost abruptly.
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From this reading "Where can we get a drink?" he asked, almost abruptly.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "Where can we get a drink?" he asked, almost abruptly.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A variety of evil passions had developed one at least more tolerable--he was learning the lesson of self-restraint.
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From this reading A DINNER IN THE STRAND Wrayson was conscious, from the moment they left Mr. Bentham's office, of a change in the deportment of the young man who walked by his side.
a strong alcoholic drink distilled from wine
From this reading "I want some brandy."
showing who or what does the action
From this reading A DINNER IN THE STRAND Wrayson was conscious, from the moment they left Mr. Bentham's office, of a change in the deportment of the young man who walked by his side.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "Where can we get a drink?" he asked, almost abruptly.
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From this reading A DINNER IN THE STRAND Wrayson was conscious, from the moment they left Mr. Bentham's office, of a change in the deportment of the young man who walked by his side.
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From this reading A DINNER IN THE STRAND Wrayson was conscious, from the moment they left Mr. Bentham's office, of a change in the deportment of the young man who walked by his side.
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From this reading He did not speak until they reached the corner of the street.
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From this reading A DINNER IN THE STRAND Wrayson was conscious, from the moment they left Mr. Bentham's office, of a change in the deportment of the young man who walked by his side.
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From this reading A variety of evil passions had developed one at least more tolerable--he was learning the lesson of self-restraint.
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading He did not speak until they reached the corner of the street.
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From this reading A DINNER IN THE STRAND Wrayson was conscious, from the moment they left Mr. Bentham's office, of a change in the deportment of the young man who walked by his side.
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From this reading "Where can we get a drink?" he asked, almost abruptly.
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From this reading A variety of evil passions had developed one at least more tolerable--he was learning the lesson of self-restraint.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading A DINNER IN THE STRAND Wrayson was conscious, from the moment they left Mr. Bentham's office, of a change in the deportment of the young man who walked by his side.
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From this reading "Where can we get a drink?" he asked, almost abruptly.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A variety of evil passions had developed one at least more tolerable--he was learning the lesson of self-restraint.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A variety of evil passions had developed one at least more tolerable--he was learning the lesson of self-restraint.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading A DINNER IN THE STRAND Wrayson was conscious, from the moment they left Mr. Bentham's office, of a change in the deportment of the young man who walked by his side.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I want some brandy."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A DINNER IN THE STRAND Wrayson was conscious, from the moment they left Mr. Bentham's office, of a change in the deportment of the young man who walked by his side.
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From this reading A variety of evil passions had developed one at least more tolerable--he was learning the lesson of self-restraint.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading A variety of evil passions had developed one at least more tolerable--he was learning the lesson of self-restraint.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading A DINNER IN THE STRAND Wrayson was conscious, from the moment they left Mr. Bentham's office, of a change in the deportment of the young man who walked by his side.
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From this reading A variety of evil passions had developed one at least more tolerable--he was learning the lesson of self-restraint.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A DINNER IN THE STRAND Wrayson was conscious, from the moment they left Mr. Bentham's office, of a change in the deportment of the young man who walked by his side.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A DINNER IN THE STRAND Wrayson was conscious, from the moment they left Mr. Bentham's office, of a change in the deportment of the young man who walked by his side.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A variety of evil passions had developed one at least more tolerable--he was learning the lesson of self-restraint.
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From this reading A DINNER IN THE STRAND Wrayson was conscious, from the moment they left Mr. Bentham's office, of a change in the deportment of the young man who walked by his side.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He did not speak until they reached the corner of the street.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A DINNER IN THE STRAND Wrayson was conscious, from the moment they left Mr. Bentham's office, of a change in the deportment of the young man who walked by his side.
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From this reading A DINNER IN THE STRAND Wrayson was conscious, from the moment they left Mr. Bentham's office, of a change in the deportment of the young man who walked by his side.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading A variety of evil passions had developed one at least more tolerable--he was learning the lesson of self-restraint.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A variety of evil passions had developed one at least more tolerable--he was learning the lesson of self-restraint.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He did not speak until they reached the corner of the street.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A variety of evil passions had developed one at least more tolerable--he was learning the lesson of self-restraint.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A DINNER IN THE STRAND Wrayson was conscious, from the moment they left Mr. Bentham's office, of a change in the deportment of the young man who walked by his side.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I want some brandy."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He did not speak until they reached the corner of the street.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A DINNER IN THE STRAND Wrayson was conscious, from the moment they left Mr. Bentham's office, of a change in the deportment of the young man who walked by his side.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He did not speak until they reached the corner of the street.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A DINNER IN THE STRAND Wrayson was conscious, from the moment they left Mr. Bentham's office, of a change in the deportment of the young man who walked by his side.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A DINNER IN THE STRAND Wrayson was conscious, from the moment they left Mr. Bentham's office, of a change in the deportment of the young man who walked by his side.
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From this reading A variety of evil passions had developed one at least more tolerable--he was learning the lesson of self-restraint.
up to a particular time
From this reading He did not speak until they reached the corner of the street.
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From this reading A variety of evil passions had developed one at least more tolerable--he was learning the lesson of self-restraint.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A DINNER IN THE STRAND Wrayson was conscious, from the moment they left Mr. Bentham's office, of a change in the deportment of the young man who walked by his side.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I want some brandy."
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A DINNER IN THE STRAND Wrayson was conscious, from the moment they left Mr. Bentham's office, of a change in the deportment of the young man who walked by his side.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "Where can we get a drink?" he asked, almost abruptly.
in or at the place that
From this reading "Where can we get a drink?" he asked, almost abruptly.
which person or people
From this reading A DINNER IN THE STRAND Wrayson was conscious, from the moment they left Mr. Bentham's office, of a change in the deportment of the young man who walked by his side.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A DINNER IN THE STRAND Wrayson was conscious, from the moment they left Mr. Bentham's office, of a change in the deportment of the young man who walked by his side.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A DINNER IN THE STRAND Wrayson was conscious, from the moment they left Mr. Bentham's office, of a change in the deportment of the young man who walked by his side.
