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Chapter XXV
The more I see of Miss West the more she pleases me. Explain it in terms of propinquity, or isolation, or whatever you will; I, at least, do not attempt explanation. I know only that she is a woman and desirable. And I am rather proud, in a way, to find that I am just a man like any man. The midnight oil, and the relentless pursuit I have endured in the past from the whole tribe of women, have not, I am glad to say, utterly spoiled me.
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used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “The midnight oil, and the relentless pursuit I have endured in the past from the whole tribe of women, have not, I am glad to say, utterly spoiled me.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “I know only that she is a woman and desirable.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Explain it in terms of propinquity, or isolation, or whatever you will; I, at least, do not attempt explanation.”
A viscous liquid derived from petroleum or plants, stored in large earthen jars.
From this reading “The midnight oil, and the relentless pursuit I have endured in the past from the whole tribe of women, have not, I am glad to say, utterly spoiled me.”
given too much comfort or indulgence
From this reading “The midnight oil, and the relentless pursuit I have endured in the past from the whole tribe of women, have not, I am glad to say, utterly spoiled me.”
any or all of a kind, it does not matter which
From this reading “Explain it in terms of propinquity, or isolation, or whatever you will; I, at least, do not attempt explanation.”
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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 I know only that she is a woman and desirable.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading And I am rather proud, in a way, to find that I am just a man like any man.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I know only that she is a woman and desirable.
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From this reading And I am rather proud, in a way, to find that I am just a man like any man.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Explain it in terms of propinquity, or isolation, or whatever you will; I, at least, do not attempt explanation.
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From this reading Explain it in terms of propinquity, or isolation, or whatever you will; I, at least, do not attempt explanation.
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From this reading I know only that she is a woman and desirable.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Explain it in terms of propinquity, or isolation, or whatever you will; I, at least, do not attempt explanation.
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From this reading The midnight oil, and the relentless pursuit I have endured in the past from the whole tribe of women, have not, I am glad to say, utterly spoiled me.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Explain it in terms of propinquity, or isolation, or whatever you will; I, at least, do not attempt explanation.
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From this reading Explain it in terms of propinquity, or isolation, or whatever you will; I, at least, do not attempt explanation.
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From this reading And I am rather proud, in a way, to find that I am just a man like any man.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The midnight oil, and the relentless pursuit I have endured in the past from the whole tribe of women, have not, I am glad to say, utterly spoiled me.
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From this reading The midnight oil, and the relentless pursuit I have endured in the past from the whole tribe of women, have not, I am glad to say, utterly spoiled me.
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading The midnight oil, and the relentless pursuit I have endured in the past from the whole tribe of women, have not, I am glad to say, utterly spoiled me.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading The more I see of Miss West the more she pleases me.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Explain it in terms of propinquity, or isolation, or whatever you will; I, at least, do not attempt explanation.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I know only that she is a woman and desirable.
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From this reading Explain it in terms of propinquity, or isolation, or whatever you will; I, at least, do not attempt explanation.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Explain it in terms of propinquity, or isolation, or whatever you will; I, at least, do not attempt explanation.
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From this reading And I am rather proud, in a way, to find that I am just a man like any man.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading I know only that she is a woman and desirable.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Explain it in terms of propinquity, or isolation, or whatever you will; I, at least, do not attempt explanation.
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From this reading And I am rather proud, in a way, to find that I am just a man like any man.
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From this reading And I am rather proud, in a way, to find that I am just a man like any man.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The more I see of Miss West the more she pleases me.
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From this reading The midnight oil, and the relentless pursuit I have endured in the past from the whole tribe of women, have not, I am glad to say, utterly spoiled me.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The more I see of Miss West the more she pleases me.
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From this reading The more I see of Miss West the more she pleases me.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Explain it in terms of propinquity, or isolation, or whatever you will; I, at least, do not attempt explanation.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The more I see of Miss West the more she pleases me.
A viscous liquid derived from petroleum or plants, stored in large earthen jars.
From this reading The midnight oil, and the relentless pursuit I have endured in the past from the whole tribe of women, have not, I am glad to say, utterly spoiled me.
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From this reading I know only that she is a woman and desirable.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Explain it in terms of propinquity, or isolation, or whatever you will; I, at least, do not attempt explanation.
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From this reading The midnight oil, and the relentless pursuit I have endured in the past from the whole tribe of women, have not, I am glad to say, utterly spoiled me.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The more I see of Miss West the more she pleases me.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Explain it in terms of propinquity, or isolation, or whatever you will; I, at least, do not attempt explanation.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading And I am rather proud, in a way, to find that I am just a man like any man.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The midnight oil, and the relentless pursuit I have endured in the past from the whole tribe of women, have not, I am glad to say, utterly spoiled me.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading And I am rather proud, in a way, to find that I am just a man like any man.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The midnight oil, and the relentless pursuit I have endured in the past from the whole tribe of women, have not, I am glad to say, utterly spoiled me.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The midnight oil, and the relentless pursuit I have endured in the past from the whole tribe of women, have not, I am glad to say, utterly spoiled me.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The more I see of Miss West the more she pleases me.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The more I see of Miss West the more she pleases me.
given too much comfort or indulgence
From this reading The midnight oil, and the relentless pursuit I have endured in the past from the whole tribe of women, have not, I am glad to say, utterly spoiled me.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Explain it in terms of propinquity, or isolation, or whatever you will; I, at least, do not attempt explanation.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I know only that she is a woman and desirable.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The more I see of Miss West the more she pleases me.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading And I am rather proud, in a way, to find that I am just a man like any man.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The midnight oil, and the relentless pursuit I have endured in the past from the whole tribe of women, have not, I am glad to say, utterly spoiled me.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The midnight oil, and the relentless pursuit I have endured in the past from the whole tribe of women, have not, I am glad to say, utterly spoiled me.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading And I am rather proud, in a way, to find that I am just a man like any man.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The more I see of Miss West the more she pleases me.
any or all of a kind, it does not matter which
From this reading Explain it in terms of propinquity, or isolation, or whatever you will; I, at least, do not attempt explanation.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The midnight oil, and the relentless pursuit I have endured in the past from the whole tribe of women, have not, I am glad to say, utterly spoiled me.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Explain it in terms of propinquity, or isolation, or whatever you will; I, at least, do not attempt explanation.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I know only that she is a woman and desirable.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The midnight oil, and the relentless pursuit I have endured in the past from the whole tribe of women, have not, I am glad to say, utterly spoiled me.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Explain it in terms of propinquity, or isolation, or whatever you will; I, at least, do not attempt explanation.
