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Chapter III
The Prince gave a laugh. "You might adore HIM more--!" "Ah, but it isn't, is it?" she asked, "a question of that." "My dear friend," he returned, "it's always a question of doing the best for one's self one can--without injury to others." He felt by this time that they were indeed on an excellent basis; so he went on again, as if to show frankly his sense of its firmness.
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an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “He felt by this time that they were indeed on an excellent basis; so he went on again, as if to show frankly his sense of its firmness.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"Ah, but it isn't, is it?" she asked, "a question of that."”
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading “"You might adore HIM more--!"”
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading “"My dear friend," he returned, "it's always a question of doing the best for one's self one can--without injury to others."”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “"Ah, but it isn't, is it?" she asked, "a question of that."”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “"My dear friend," he returned, "it's always a question of doing the best for one's self one can--without injury to others."”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “He felt by this time that they were indeed on an excellent basis; so he went on again, as if to show frankly his sense of its firmness.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “He felt by this time that they were indeed on an excellent basis; so he went on again, as if to show frankly his sense of its firmness.”
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading “"My dear friend," he returned, "it's always a question of doing the best for one's self one can--without injury to others."”
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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 The Prince gave a laugh.
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From this reading "You might adore HIM more--!"
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading He felt by this time that they were indeed on an excellent basis; so he went on again, as if to show frankly his sense of its firmness.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Ah, but it isn't, is it?" she asked, "a question of that."
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From this reading "My dear friend," he returned, "it's always a question of doing the best for one's self one can--without injury to others."
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He felt by this time that they were indeed on an excellent basis; so he went on again, as if to show frankly his sense of its firmness.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He felt by this time that they were indeed on an excellent basis; so he went on again, as if to show frankly his sense of its firmness.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "Ah, but it isn't, is it?" she asked, "a question of that."
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From this reading He felt by this time that they were indeed on an excellent basis; so he went on again, as if to show frankly his sense of its firmness.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "My dear friend," he returned, "it's always a question of doing the best for one's self one can--without injury to others."
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "Ah, but it isn't, is it?" she asked, "a question of that."
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He felt by this time that they were indeed on an excellent basis; so he went on again, as if to show frankly his sense of its firmness.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "My dear friend," he returned, "it's always a question of doing the best for one's self one can--without injury to others."
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From this reading "My dear friend," he returned, "it's always a question of doing the best for one's self one can--without injury to others."
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From this reading "My dear friend," he returned, "it's always a question of doing the best for one's self one can--without injury to others."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He felt by this time that they were indeed on an excellent basis; so he went on again, as if to show frankly his sense of its firmness.
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From this reading He felt by this time that they were indeed on an excellent basis; so he went on again, as if to show frankly his sense of its firmness.
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From this reading He felt by this time that they were indeed on an excellent basis; so he went on again, as if to show frankly his sense of its firmness.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "My dear friend," he returned, "it's always a question of doing the best for one's self one can--without injury to others."
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From this reading He felt by this time that they were indeed on an excellent basis; so he went on again, as if to show frankly his sense of its firmness.
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From this reading "My dear friend," he returned, "it's always a question of doing the best for one's self one can--without injury to others."
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From this reading The Prince gave a laugh.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "My dear friend," he returned, "it's always a question of doing the best for one's self one can--without injury to others."
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "You might adore HIM more--!"
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He felt by this time that they were indeed on an excellent basis; so he went on again, as if to show frankly his sense of its firmness.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading He felt by this time that they were indeed on an excellent basis; so he went on again, as if to show frankly his sense of its firmness.
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From this reading He felt by this time that they were indeed on an excellent basis; so he went on again, as if to show frankly his sense of its firmness.
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From this reading "My dear friend," he returned, "it's always a question of doing the best for one's self one can--without injury to others."
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Ah, but it isn't, is it?" she asked, "a question of that."
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From this reading "Ah, but it isn't, is it?" she asked, "a question of that."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Ah, but it isn't, is it?" she asked, "a question of that."
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From this reading "My dear friend," he returned, "it's always a question of doing the best for one's self one can--without injury to others."
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading He felt by this time that they were indeed on an excellent basis; so he went on again, as if to show frankly his sense of its firmness.
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From this reading The Prince gave a laugh.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading "You might adore HIM more--!"
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From this reading "You might adore HIM more--!"
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "My dear friend," he returned, "it's always a question of doing the best for one's self one can--without injury to others."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Ah, but it isn't, is it?" she asked, "a question of that."
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He felt by this time that they were indeed on an excellent basis; so he went on again, as if to show frankly his sense of its firmness.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "My dear friend," he returned, "it's always a question of doing the best for one's self one can--without injury to others."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "My dear friend," he returned, "it's always a question of doing the best for one's self one can--without injury to others."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "My dear friend," he returned, "it's always a question of doing the best for one's self one can--without injury to others."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The Prince gave a laugh.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading "Ah, but it isn't, is it?" she asked, "a question of that."
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading "My dear friend," he returned, "it's always a question of doing the best for one's self one can--without injury to others."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "My dear friend," he returned, "it's always a question of doing the best for one's self one can--without injury to others."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He felt by this time that they were indeed on an excellent basis; so he went on again, as if to show frankly his sense of its firmness.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Ah, but it isn't, is it?" she asked, "a question of that."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He felt by this time that they were indeed on an excellent basis; so he went on again, as if to show frankly his sense of its firmness.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading He felt by this time that they were indeed on an excellent basis; so he went on again, as if to show frankly his sense of its firmness.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Ah, but it isn't, is it?" she asked, "a question of that."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Prince gave a laugh.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He felt by this time that they were indeed on an excellent basis; so he went on again, as if to show frankly his sense of its firmness.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading He felt by this time that they were indeed on an excellent basis; so he went on again, as if to show frankly his sense of its firmness.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading He felt by this time that they were indeed on an excellent basis; so he went on again, as if to show frankly his sense of its firmness.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "My dear friend," he returned, "it's always a question of doing the best for one's self one can--without injury to others."
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading He felt by this time that they were indeed on an excellent basis; so he went on again, as if to show frankly his sense of its firmness.
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading He felt by this time that they were indeed on an excellent basis; so he went on again, as if to show frankly his sense of its firmness.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading "My dear friend," he returned, "it's always a question of doing the best for one's self one can--without injury to others."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "You might adore HIM more--!"
