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Chapter XXI
Conon.--You’re well met, Crates. Crates.--If we part so, Conon.-Queen of Corinth. It was as might be expected from the character of the aggressor. Lord Borodaile refused all apology, and agreed with avidity to a speedy rendezvous. He chose pistols (choice, then, was not merely nominal), and selected Mr. Percy Bobus for his second, a gentleman who was much fonder of acting in that capacity than in the more honourable one of a principal.
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a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “He chose pistols (choice, then, was not merely nominal), and selected Mr. Percy Bobus for his second, a gentleman who was much fonder of acting in that capacity than in the more honourable one of a principal.”
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading “It was as might be expected from the character of the aggressor.”
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading “He chose pistols (choice, then, was not merely nominal), and selected Mr. Percy Bobus for his second, a gentleman who was much fonder of acting in that capacity than in the more honourable one of a principal.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Crates.--If we part so, Conon.-Queen of Corinth.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “He chose pistols (choice, then, was not merely nominal), and selected Mr. Percy Bobus for his second, a gentleman who was much fonder of acting in that capacity than in the more honourable one of a principal.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Conon.--You’re well met, Crates.”
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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 Lord Borodaile refused all apology, and agreed with avidity to a speedy rendezvous.
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From this reading He chose pistols (choice, then, was not merely nominal), and selected Mr. Percy Bobus for his second, a gentleman who was much fonder of acting in that capacity than in the more honourable one of a principal.
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From this reading It was as might be expected from the character of the aggressor.
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From this reading Lord Borodaile refused all apology, and agreed with avidity to a speedy rendezvous.
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From this reading Lord Borodaile refused all apology, and agreed with avidity to a speedy rendezvous.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Lord Borodaile refused all apology, and agreed with avidity to a speedy rendezvous.
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From this reading Lord Borodaile refused all apology, and agreed with avidity to a speedy rendezvous.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It was as might be expected from the character of the aggressor.
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From this reading Lord Borodaile refused all apology, and agreed with avidity to a speedy rendezvous.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It was as might be expected from the character of the aggressor.
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From this reading He chose pistols (choice, then, was not merely nominal), and selected Mr. Percy Bobus for his second, a gentleman who was much fonder of acting in that capacity than in the more honourable one of a principal.
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From this reading Lord Borodaile refused all apology, and agreed with avidity to a speedy rendezvous.
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From this reading He chose pistols (choice, then, was not merely nominal), and selected Mr. Percy Bobus for his second, a gentleman who was much fonder of acting in that capacity than in the more honourable one of a principal.
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From this reading It was as might be expected from the character of the aggressor.
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From this reading He chose pistols (choice, then, was not merely nominal), and selected Mr. Percy Bobus for his second, a gentleman who was much fonder of acting in that capacity than in the more honourable one of a principal.
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From this reading He chose pistols (choice, then, was not merely nominal), and selected Mr. Percy Bobus for his second, a gentleman who was much fonder of acting in that capacity than in the more honourable one of a principal.
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From this reading Conon.--You’re well met, Crates.
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From this reading Crates.--If we part so, Conon.-Queen of Corinth.
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From this reading Conon.--You’re well met, Crates.
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From this reading It was as might be expected from the character of the aggressor.
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From this reading He chose pistols (choice, then, was not merely nominal), and selected Mr. Percy Bobus for his second, a gentleman who was much fonder of acting in that capacity than in the more honourable one of a principal.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He chose pistols (choice, then, was not merely nominal), and selected Mr. Percy Bobus for his second, a gentleman who was much fonder of acting in that capacity than in the more honourable one of a principal.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It was as might be expected from the character of the aggressor.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading He chose pistols (choice, then, was not merely nominal), and selected Mr. Percy Bobus for his second, a gentleman who was much fonder of acting in that capacity than in the more honourable one of a principal.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He chose pistols (choice, then, was not merely nominal), and selected Mr. Percy Bobus for his second, a gentleman who was much fonder of acting in that capacity than in the more honourable one of a principal.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He chose pistols (choice, then, was not merely nominal), and selected Mr. Percy Bobus for his second, a gentleman who was much fonder of acting in that capacity than in the more honourable one of a principal.
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From this reading He chose pistols (choice, then, was not merely nominal), and selected Mr. Percy Bobus for his second, a gentleman who was much fonder of acting in that capacity than in the more honourable one of a principal.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Crates.--If we part so, Conon.-Queen of Corinth.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He chose pistols (choice, then, was not merely nominal), and selected Mr. Percy Bobus for his second, a gentleman who was much fonder of acting in that capacity than in the more honourable one of a principal.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was as might be expected from the character of the aggressor.
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From this reading Lord Borodaile refused all apology, and agreed with avidity to a speedy rendezvous.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He chose pistols (choice, then, was not merely nominal), and selected Mr. Percy Bobus for his second, a gentleman who was much fonder of acting in that capacity than in the more honourable one of a principal.
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From this reading Conon.--You’re well met, Crates.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading It was as might be expected from the character of the aggressor.
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From this reading He chose pistols (choice, then, was not merely nominal), and selected Mr. Percy Bobus for his second, a gentleman who was much fonder of acting in that capacity than in the more honourable one of a principal.
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From this reading He chose pistols (choice, then, was not merely nominal), and selected Mr. Percy Bobus for his second, a gentleman who was much fonder of acting in that capacity than in the more honourable one of a principal.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He chose pistols (choice, then, was not merely nominal), and selected Mr. Percy Bobus for his second, a gentleman who was much fonder of acting in that capacity than in the more honourable one of a principal.
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From this reading He chose pistols (choice, then, was not merely nominal), and selected Mr. Percy Bobus for his second, a gentleman who was much fonder of acting in that capacity than in the more honourable one of a principal.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He chose pistols (choice, then, was not merely nominal), and selected Mr. Percy Bobus for his second, a gentleman who was much fonder of acting in that capacity than in the more honourable one of a principal.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Crates.--If we part so, Conon.-Queen of Corinth.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading He chose pistols (choice, then, was not merely nominal), and selected Mr. Percy Bobus for his second, a gentleman who was much fonder of acting in that capacity than in the more honourable one of a principal.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Crates.--If we part so, Conon.-Queen of Corinth.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He chose pistols (choice, then, was not merely nominal), and selected Mr. Percy Bobus for his second, a gentleman who was much fonder of acting in that capacity than in the more honourable one of a principal.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He chose pistols (choice, then, was not merely nominal), and selected Mr. Percy Bobus for his second, a gentleman who was much fonder of acting in that capacity than in the more honourable one of a principal.
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From this reading He chose pistols (choice, then, was not merely nominal), and selected Mr. Percy Bobus for his second, a gentleman who was much fonder of acting in that capacity than in the more honourable one of a principal.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Crates.--If we part so, Conon.-Queen of Corinth.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Lord Borodaile refused all apology, and agreed with avidity to a speedy rendezvous.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Lord Borodaile refused all apology, and agreed with avidity to a speedy rendezvous.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He chose pistols (choice, then, was not merely nominal), and selected Mr. Percy Bobus for his second, a gentleman who was much fonder of acting in that capacity than in the more honourable one of a principal.
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From this reading He chose pistols (choice, then, was not merely nominal), and selected Mr. Percy Bobus for his second, a gentleman who was much fonder of acting in that capacity than in the more honourable one of a principal.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Crates.--If we part so, Conon.-Queen of Corinth.
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From this reading Lord Borodaile refused all apology, and agreed with avidity to a speedy rendezvous.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading He chose pistols (choice, then, was not merely nominal), and selected Mr. Percy Bobus for his second, a gentleman who was much fonder of acting in that capacity than in the more honourable one of a principal.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He chose pistols (choice, then, was not merely nominal), and selected Mr. Percy Bobus for his second, a gentleman who was much fonder of acting in that capacity than in the more honourable one of a principal.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It was as might be expected from the character of the aggressor.
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From this reading He chose pistols (choice, then, was not merely nominal), and selected Mr. Percy Bobus for his second, a gentleman who was much fonder of acting in that capacity than in the more honourable one of a principal.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Lord Borodaile refused all apology, and agreed with avidity to a speedy rendezvous.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was as might be expected from the character of the aggressor.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Crates.--If we part so, Conon.-Queen of Corinth.
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From this reading Conon.--You’re well met, Crates.
which person or people
From this reading He chose pistols (choice, then, was not merely nominal), and selected Mr. Percy Bobus for his second, a gentleman who was much fonder of acting in that capacity than in the more honourable one of a principal.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Lord Borodaile refused all apology, and agreed with avidity to a speedy rendezvous.
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From this reading Conon.--You’re well met, Crates.
