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Chapter V
_A PSYCHOLOGICAL MOMENT._ There was once a wood-louse, who, being dissatisfied with his position, called himself a Pterygobranchiate. This arrogation of dignity was much resented by his friends. "You belong to the Bourgeoisie," they said to him, "and we cannot call to mind that you have done anything to warrant an assumption of this aristocratic title." "My good fools," said the wood-louse, "you mistake the term 'Bourgeoisie.' The Bourgeoisie are not a class.
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any thing at all
From this reading “"You belong to the Bourgeoisie," they said to him, "and we cannot call to mind that you have done anything to warrant an assumption of this aristocratic title."”
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading “_A PSYCHOLOGICAL MOMENT._ There was once a wood-louse, who, being dissatisfied with his position, called himself a Pterygobranchiate.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"You belong to the Bourgeoisie," they said to him, "and we cannot call to mind that you have done anything to warrant an assumption of this aristocratic title."”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"My good fools," said the wood-louse, "you mistake the term 'Bourgeoisie.'”
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “"You belong to the Bourgeoisie," they said to him, "and we cannot call to mind that you have done anything to warrant an assumption of this aristocratic title."”
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading “_A PSYCHOLOGICAL MOMENT._ There was once a wood-louse, who, being dissatisfied with his position, called himself a Pterygobranchiate.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"You belong to the Bourgeoisie," they said to him, "and we cannot call to mind that you have done anything to warrant an assumption of this aristocratic title."”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “_A PSYCHOLOGICAL MOMENT._ There was once a wood-louse, who, being dissatisfied with his position, called himself a Pterygobranchiate.”
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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 PSYCHOLOGICAL MOMENT._ There was once a wood-louse, who, being dissatisfied with his position, called himself a Pterygobranchiate.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "You belong to the Bourgeoisie," they said to him, "and we cannot call to mind that you have done anything to warrant an assumption of this aristocratic title."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "You belong to the Bourgeoisie," they said to him, "and we cannot call to mind that you have done anything to warrant an assumption of this aristocratic title."
any thing at all
From this reading "You belong to the Bourgeoisie," they said to him, "and we cannot call to mind that you have done anything to warrant an assumption of this aristocratic title."
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The Bourgeoisie are not a class.
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From this reading "You belong to the Bourgeoisie," they said to him, "and we cannot call to mind that you have done anything to warrant an assumption of this aristocratic title."
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From this reading This arrogation of dignity was much resented by his friends.
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From this reading "You belong to the Bourgeoisie," they said to him, "and we cannot call to mind that you have done anything to warrant an assumption of this aristocratic title."
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading _A PSYCHOLOGICAL MOMENT._ There was once a wood-louse, who, being dissatisfied with his position, called himself a Pterygobranchiate.
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From this reading "You belong to the Bourgeoisie," they said to him, "and we cannot call to mind that you have done anything to warrant an assumption of this aristocratic title."
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From this reading "You belong to the Bourgeoisie," they said to him, "and we cannot call to mind that you have done anything to warrant an assumption of this aristocratic title."
showing who or what does the action
From this reading This arrogation of dignity was much resented by his friends.
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From this reading "You belong to the Bourgeoisie," they said to him, "and we cannot call to mind that you have done anything to warrant an assumption of this aristocratic title."
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From this reading _A PSYCHOLOGICAL MOMENT._ There was once a wood-louse, who, being dissatisfied with his position, called himself a Pterygobranchiate.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "You belong to the Bourgeoisie," they said to him, "and we cannot call to mind that you have done anything to warrant an assumption of this aristocratic title."
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From this reading The Bourgeoisie are not a class.
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From this reading This arrogation of dignity was much resented by his friends.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading _A PSYCHOLOGICAL MOMENT._ There was once a wood-louse, who, being dissatisfied with his position, called himself a Pterygobranchiate.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "You belong to the Bourgeoisie," they said to him, "and we cannot call to mind that you have done anything to warrant an assumption of this aristocratic title."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "My good fools," said the wood-louse, "you mistake the term 'Bourgeoisie.'
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading This arrogation of dignity was much resented by his friends.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "My good fools," said the wood-louse, "you mistake the term 'Bourgeoisie.'
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "You belong to the Bourgeoisie," they said to him, "and we cannot call to mind that you have done anything to warrant an assumption of this aristocratic title."
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "You belong to the Bourgeoisie," they said to him, "and we cannot call to mind that you have done anything to warrant an assumption of this aristocratic title."
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading _A PSYCHOLOGICAL MOMENT._ There was once a wood-louse, who, being dissatisfied with his position, called himself a Pterygobranchiate.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading _A PSYCHOLOGICAL MOMENT._ There was once a wood-louse, who, being dissatisfied with his position, called himself a Pterygobranchiate.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "You belong to the Bourgeoisie," they said to him, "and we cannot call to mind that you have done anything to warrant an assumption of this aristocratic title."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "My good fools," said the wood-louse, "you mistake the term 'Bourgeoisie.'
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading _A PSYCHOLOGICAL MOMENT._ There was once a wood-louse, who, being dissatisfied with his position, called himself a Pterygobranchiate.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading This arrogation of dignity was much resented by his friends.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "My good fools," said the wood-louse, "you mistake the term 'Bourgeoisie.'
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The Bourgeoisie are not a class.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading This arrogation of dignity was much resented by his friends.
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From this reading _A PSYCHOLOGICAL MOMENT._ There was once a wood-louse, who, being dissatisfied with his position, called himself a Pterygobranchiate.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading _A PSYCHOLOGICAL MOMENT._ There was once a wood-louse, who, being dissatisfied with his position, called himself a Pterygobranchiate.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading _A PSYCHOLOGICAL MOMENT._ There was once a wood-louse, who, being dissatisfied with his position, called himself a Pterygobranchiate.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading _A PSYCHOLOGICAL MOMENT._ There was once a wood-louse, who, being dissatisfied with his position, called himself a Pterygobranchiate.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading This arrogation of dignity was much resented by his friends.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "You belong to the Bourgeoisie," they said to him, "and we cannot call to mind that you have done anything to warrant an assumption of this aristocratic title."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "My good fools," said the wood-louse, "you mistake the term 'Bourgeoisie.'
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "You belong to the Bourgeoisie," they said to him, "and we cannot call to mind that you have done anything to warrant an assumption of this aristocratic title."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "You belong to the Bourgeoisie," they said to him, "and we cannot call to mind that you have done anything to warrant an assumption of this aristocratic title."
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From this reading _A PSYCHOLOGICAL MOMENT._ There was once a wood-louse, who, being dissatisfied with his position, called himself a Pterygobranchiate.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "You belong to the Bourgeoisie," they said to him, "and we cannot call to mind that you have done anything to warrant an assumption of this aristocratic title."
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This arrogation of dignity was much resented by his friends.
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From this reading "You belong to the Bourgeoisie," they said to him, "and we cannot call to mind that you have done anything to warrant an assumption of this aristocratic title."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "You belong to the Bourgeoisie," they said to him, "and we cannot call to mind that you have done anything to warrant an assumption of this aristocratic title."
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From this reading "You belong to the Bourgeoisie," they said to him, "and we cannot call to mind that you have done anything to warrant an assumption of this aristocratic title."
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _A PSYCHOLOGICAL MOMENT._ There was once a wood-louse, who, being dissatisfied with his position, called himself a Pterygobranchiate.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "You belong to the Bourgeoisie," they said to him, "and we cannot call to mind that you have done anything to warrant an assumption of this aristocratic title."
which person or people
From this reading _A PSYCHOLOGICAL MOMENT._ There was once a wood-louse, who, being dissatisfied with his position, called himself a Pterygobranchiate.
in the company of; together with
From this reading _A PSYCHOLOGICAL MOMENT._ There was once a wood-louse, who, being dissatisfied with his position, called himself a Pterygobranchiate.
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From this reading _A PSYCHOLOGICAL MOMENT._ There was once a wood-louse, who, being dissatisfied with his position, called himself a Pterygobranchiate.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "You belong to the Bourgeoisie," they said to him, "and we cannot call to mind that you have done anything to warrant an assumption of this aristocratic title."
