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Chapter XXIII
"HE WHO FIGHTS AND RUNS AWAY--" "I don't like the proposition, an' that's a fact," muttered Fowle, lifting a glass of whisky and glancing furtively at Voles, when the domineering eyes of the superior scoundrel were averted for a moment. "Whether you like it or not, you've got to lump it," was the ready answer. "I don't see that. I agreed to help you up to a certain point----" Voles swung around at him furiously, as a mastiff might turn on a wretched mongrel. "Say, listen!
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surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading “I agreed to help you up to a certain point----" Voles swung around at him furiously, as a mastiff might turn on a wretched mongrel.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “I agreed to help you up to a certain point----" Voles swung around at him furiously, as a mastiff might turn on a wretched mongrel.”
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading “I agreed to help you up to a certain point----" Voles swung around at him furiously, as a mastiff might turn on a wretched mongrel.”
spoke in a low voice that was difficult to hear
From this reading “"HE WHO FIGHTS AND RUNS AWAY--" "I don't like the proposition, an' that's a fact," muttered Fowle, lifting a glass of whisky and glancing furtively at Voles, when the domineering eyes of the superior scoundrel were averted for a moment.”
the main matter or purpose being discussed
From this reading “I agreed to help you up to a certain point----" Voles swung around at him furiously, as a mastiff might turn on a wretched mongrel.”
a dishonest or unscrupulous person
From this reading “"HE WHO FIGHTS AND RUNS AWAY--" "I don't like the proposition, an' that's a fact," muttered Fowle, lifting a glass of whisky and glancing furtively at Voles, when the domineering eyes of the superior scoundrel were averted for a moment.”
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading “"Whether you like it or not, you've got to lump it," was the ready answer.”
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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 WHO FIGHTS AND RUNS AWAY--" "I don't like the proposition, an' that's a fact," muttered Fowle, lifting a glass of whisky and glancing furtively at Voles, when the domineering eyes of the superior scoundrel were averted for a moment.
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From this reading I agreed to help you up to a certain point----" Voles swung around at him furiously, as a mastiff might turn on a wretched mongrel.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "HE WHO FIGHTS AND RUNS AWAY--" "I don't like the proposition, an' that's a fact," muttered Fowle, lifting a glass of whisky and glancing furtively at Voles, when the domineering eyes of the superior scoundrel were averted for a moment.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "HE WHO FIGHTS AND RUNS AWAY--" "I don't like the proposition, an' that's a fact," muttered Fowle, lifting a glass of whisky and glancing furtively at Voles, when the domineering eyes of the superior scoundrel were averted for a moment.
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From this reading "Whether you like it or not, you've got to lump it," was the ready answer.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading I agreed to help you up to a certain point----" Voles swung around at him furiously, as a mastiff might turn on a wretched mongrel.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading I agreed to help you up to a certain point----" Voles swung around at him furiously, as a mastiff might turn on a wretched mongrel.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "HE WHO FIGHTS AND RUNS AWAY--" "I don't like the proposition, an' that's a fact," muttered Fowle, lifting a glass of whisky and glancing furtively at Voles, when the domineering eyes of the superior scoundrel were averted for a moment.
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From this reading "HE WHO FIGHTS AND RUNS AWAY--" "I don't like the proposition, an' that's a fact," muttered Fowle, lifting a glass of whisky and glancing furtively at Voles, when the domineering eyes of the superior scoundrel were averted for a moment.
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From this reading "HE WHO FIGHTS AND RUNS AWAY--" "I don't like the proposition, an' that's a fact," muttered Fowle, lifting a glass of whisky and glancing furtively at Voles, when the domineering eyes of the superior scoundrel were averted for a moment.
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From this reading I agreed to help you up to a certain point----" Voles swung around at him furiously, as a mastiff might turn on a wretched mongrel.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "HE WHO FIGHTS AND RUNS AWAY--" "I don't like the proposition, an' that's a fact," muttered Fowle, lifting a glass of whisky and glancing furtively at Voles, when the domineering eyes of the superior scoundrel were averted for a moment.
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From this reading "HE WHO FIGHTS AND RUNS AWAY--" "I don't like the proposition, an' that's a fact," muttered Fowle, lifting a glass of whisky and glancing furtively at Voles, when the domineering eyes of the superior scoundrel were averted for a moment.
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From this reading "HE WHO FIGHTS AND RUNS AWAY--" "I don't like the proposition, an' that's a fact," muttered Fowle, lifting a glass of whisky and glancing furtively at Voles, when the domineering eyes of the superior scoundrel were averted for a moment.
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From this reading "HE WHO FIGHTS AND RUNS AWAY--" "I don't like the proposition, an' that's a fact," muttered Fowle, lifting a glass of whisky and glancing furtively at Voles, when the domineering eyes of the superior scoundrel were averted for a moment.
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From this reading "HE WHO FIGHTS AND RUNS AWAY--" "I don't like the proposition, an' that's a fact," muttered Fowle, lifting a glass of whisky and glancing furtively at Voles, when the domineering eyes of the superior scoundrel were averted for a moment.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "HE WHO FIGHTS AND RUNS AWAY--" "I don't like the proposition, an' that's a fact," muttered Fowle, lifting a glass of whisky and glancing furtively at Voles, when the domineering eyes of the superior scoundrel were averted for a moment.
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From this reading "HE WHO FIGHTS AND RUNS AWAY--" "I don't like the proposition, an' that's a fact," muttered Fowle, lifting a glass of whisky and glancing furtively at Voles, when the domineering eyes of the superior scoundrel were averted for a moment.
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From this reading I agreed to help you up to a certain point----" Voles swung around at him furiously, as a mastiff might turn on a wretched mongrel.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "HE WHO FIGHTS AND RUNS AWAY--" "I don't like the proposition, an' that's a fact," muttered Fowle, lifting a glass of whisky and glancing furtively at Voles, when the domineering eyes of the superior scoundrel were averted for a moment.
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From this reading "HE WHO FIGHTS AND RUNS AWAY--" "I don't like the proposition, an' that's a fact," muttered Fowle, lifting a glass of whisky and glancing furtively at Voles, when the domineering eyes of the superior scoundrel were averted for a moment.
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From this reading "HE WHO FIGHTS AND RUNS AWAY--" "I don't like the proposition, an' that's a fact," muttered Fowle, lifting a glass of whisky and glancing furtively at Voles, when the domineering eyes of the superior scoundrel were averted for a moment.
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From this reading "Whether you like it or not, you've got to lump it," was the ready answer.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "HE WHO FIGHTS AND RUNS AWAY--" "I don't like the proposition, an' that's a fact," muttered Fowle, lifting a glass of whisky and glancing furtively at Voles, when the domineering eyes of the superior scoundrel were averted for a moment.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading I agreed to help you up to a certain point----" Voles swung around at him furiously, as a mastiff might turn on a wretched mongrel.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I agreed to help you up to a certain point----" Voles swung around at him furiously, as a mastiff might turn on a wretched mongrel.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "HE WHO FIGHTS AND RUNS AWAY--" "I don't like the proposition, an' that's a fact," muttered Fowle, lifting a glass of whisky and glancing furtively at Voles, when the domineering eyes of the superior scoundrel were averted for a moment.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Whether you like it or not, you've got to lump it," was the ready answer.
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From this reading "HE WHO FIGHTS AND RUNS AWAY--" "I don't like the proposition, an' that's a fact," muttered Fowle, lifting a glass of whisky and glancing furtively at Voles, when the domineering eyes of the superior scoundrel were averted for a moment.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "HE WHO FIGHTS AND RUNS AWAY--" "I don't like the proposition, an' that's a fact," muttered Fowle, lifting a glass of whisky and glancing furtively at Voles, when the domineering eyes of the superior scoundrel were averted for a moment.
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From this reading "Say, listen!
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Whether you like it or not, you've got to lump it," was the ready answer.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I agreed to help you up to a certain point----" Voles swung around at him furiously, as a mastiff might turn on a wretched mongrel.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading I agreed to help you up to a certain point----" Voles swung around at him furiously, as a mastiff might turn on a wretched mongrel.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "HE WHO FIGHTS AND RUNS AWAY--" "I don't like the proposition, an' that's a fact," muttered Fowle, lifting a glass of whisky and glancing furtively at Voles, when the domineering eyes of the superior scoundrel were averted for a moment.
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From this reading I agreed to help you up to a certain point----" Voles swung around at him furiously, as a mastiff might turn on a wretched mongrel.
spoke in a low voice that was difficult to hear
From this reading "HE WHO FIGHTS AND RUNS AWAY--" "I don't like the proposition, an' that's a fact," muttered Fowle, lifting a glass of whisky and glancing furtively at Voles, when the domineering eyes of the superior scoundrel were averted for a moment.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "Whether you like it or not, you've got to lump it," was the ready answer.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "HE WHO FIGHTS AND RUNS AWAY--" "I don't like the proposition, an' that's a fact," muttered Fowle, lifting a glass of whisky and glancing furtively at Voles, when the domineering eyes of the superior scoundrel were averted for a moment.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading I agreed to help you up to a certain point----" Voles swung around at him furiously, as a mastiff might turn on a wretched mongrel.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading "Whether you like it or not, you've got to lump it," was the ready answer.
the main matter or purpose being discussed
From this reading I agreed to help you up to a certain point----" Voles swung around at him furiously, as a mastiff might turn on a wretched mongrel.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "HE WHO FIGHTS AND RUNS AWAY--" "I don't like the proposition, an' that's a fact," muttered Fowle, lifting a glass of whisky and glancing furtively at Voles, when the domineering eyes of the superior scoundrel were averted for a moment.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Whether you like it or not, you've got to lump it," was the ready answer.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "HE WHO FIGHTS AND RUNS AWAY--" "I don't like the proposition, an' that's a fact," muttered Fowle, lifting a glass of whisky and glancing furtively at Voles, when the domineering eyes of the superior scoundrel were averted for a moment.
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From this reading "Say, listen!
a dishonest or unscrupulous person
From this reading "HE WHO FIGHTS AND RUNS AWAY--" "I don't like the proposition, an' that's a fact," muttered Fowle, lifting a glass of whisky and glancing furtively at Voles, when the domineering eyes of the superior scoundrel were averted for a moment.
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From this reading "I don't see that.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "HE WHO FIGHTS AND RUNS AWAY--" "I don't like the proposition, an' that's a fact," muttered Fowle, lifting a glass of whisky and glancing furtively at Voles, when the domineering eyes of the superior scoundrel were averted for a moment.
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From this reading I agreed to help you up to a certain point----" Voles swung around at him furiously, as a mastiff might turn on a wretched mongrel.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "I don't see that.
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From this reading "HE WHO FIGHTS AND RUNS AWAY--" "I don't like the proposition, an' that's a fact," muttered Fowle, lifting a glass of whisky and glancing furtively at Voles, when the domineering eyes of the superior scoundrel were averted for a moment.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "HE WHO FIGHTS AND RUNS AWAY--" "I don't like the proposition, an' that's a fact," muttered Fowle, lifting a glass of whisky and glancing furtively at Voles, when the domineering eyes of the superior scoundrel were averted for a moment.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Whether you like it or not, you've got to lump it," was the ready answer.
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From this reading I agreed to help you up to a certain point----" Voles swung around at him furiously, as a mastiff might turn on a wretched mongrel.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I agreed to help you up to a certain point----" Voles swung around at him furiously, as a mastiff might turn on a wretched mongrel.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "HE WHO FIGHTS AND RUNS AWAY--" "I don't like the proposition, an' that's a fact," muttered Fowle, lifting a glass of whisky and glancing furtively at Voles, when the domineering eyes of the superior scoundrel were averted for a moment.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Whether you like it or not, you've got to lump it," was the ready answer.
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "HE WHO FIGHTS AND RUNS AWAY--" "I don't like the proposition, an' that's a fact," muttered Fowle, lifting a glass of whisky and glancing furtively at Voles, when the domineering eyes of the superior scoundrel were averted for a moment.
at the time that
From this reading "HE WHO FIGHTS AND RUNS AWAY--" "I don't like the proposition, an' that's a fact," muttered Fowle, lifting a glass of whisky and glancing furtively at Voles, when the domineering eyes of the superior scoundrel were averted for a moment.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading "Whether you like it or not, you've got to lump it," was the ready answer.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "HE WHO FIGHTS AND RUNS AWAY--" "I don't like the proposition, an' that's a fact," muttered Fowle, lifting a glass of whisky and glancing furtively at Voles, when the domineering eyes of the superior scoundrel were averted for a moment.
which person or people
From this reading "HE WHO FIGHTS AND RUNS AWAY--" "I don't like the proposition, an' that's a fact," muttered Fowle, lifting a glass of whisky and glancing furtively at Voles, when the domineering eyes of the superior scoundrel were averted for a moment.
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From this reading I agreed to help you up to a certain point----" Voles swung around at him furiously, as a mastiff might turn on a wretched mongrel.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Whether you like it or not, you've got to lump it," was the ready answer.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Whether you like it or not, you've got to lump it," was the ready answer.
