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Chapter V
"I hope," Arthur said, speaking with more seriousness, "that Grant Herman will be given the commission. He's all and away the best man." He had secretly a feeling that he was putting an item on the credit side of his account with the sculptor in urging his fitness for this work. "It is hard to do anything with Calvin and Irons. I've always been for Herman, but I don't mind telling you in confidence that I stand alone on the committee."
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an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “I've always been for Herman, but I don't mind telling you in confidence that I stand alone on the committee."”
any thing at all
From this reading “"It is hard to do anything with Calvin and Irons.”
the past participle of “be”
From this reading “I've always been for Herman, but I don't mind telling you in confidence that I stand alone on the committee."”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “I've always been for Herman, but I don't mind telling you in confidence that I stand alone on the committee."”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “He had secretly a feeling that he was putting an item on the credit side of his account with the sculptor in urging his fitness for this work.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “I've always been for Herman, but I don't mind telling you in confidence that I stand alone on the committee."”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “I've always been for Herman, but I don't mind telling you in confidence that I stand alone on the committee."”
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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 had secretly a feeling that he was putting an item on the credit side of his account with the sculptor in urging his fitness for this work.
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From this reading He had secretly a feeling that he was putting an item on the credit side of his account with the sculptor in urging his fitness for this work.
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From this reading He's all and away the best man."
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading I've always been for Herman, but I don't mind telling you in confidence that I stand alone on the committee."
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From this reading I've always been for Herman, but I don't mind telling you in confidence that I stand alone on the committee."
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He had secretly a feeling that he was putting an item on the credit side of his account with the sculptor in urging his fitness for this work.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He's all and away the best man."
any thing at all
From this reading "It is hard to do anything with Calvin and Irons.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I hope," Arthur said, speaking with more seriousness, "that Grant Herman will be given the commission.
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From this reading He's all and away the best man."
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "I hope," Arthur said, speaking with more seriousness, "that Grant Herman will be given the commission.
the past participle of “be”
From this reading I've always been for Herman, but I don't mind telling you in confidence that I stand alone on the committee."
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From this reading He's all and away the best man."
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I've always been for Herman, but I don't mind telling you in confidence that I stand alone on the committee."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "It is hard to do anything with Calvin and Irons.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I hope," Arthur said, speaking with more seriousness, "that Grant Herman will be given the commission.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I've always been for Herman, but I don't mind telling you in confidence that I stand alone on the committee."
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading I've always been for Herman, but I don't mind telling you in confidence that I stand alone on the committee."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He had secretly a feeling that he was putting an item on the credit side of his account with the sculptor in urging his fitness for this work.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "It is hard to do anything with Calvin and Irons.
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From this reading I've always been for Herman, but I don't mind telling you in confidence that I stand alone on the committee."
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading He had secretly a feeling that he was putting an item on the credit side of his account with the sculptor in urging his fitness for this work.
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From this reading He had secretly a feeling that he was putting an item on the credit side of his account with the sculptor in urging his fitness for this work.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He had secretly a feeling that he was putting an item on the credit side of his account with the sculptor in urging his fitness for this work.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I hope," Arthur said, speaking with more seriousness, "that Grant Herman will be given the commission.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I hope," Arthur said, speaking with more seriousness, "that Grant Herman will be given the commission.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had secretly a feeling that he was putting an item on the credit side of his account with the sculptor in urging his fitness for this work.
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From this reading "It is hard to do anything with Calvin and Irons.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had secretly a feeling that he was putting an item on the credit side of his account with the sculptor in urging his fitness for this work.
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From this reading He's all and away the best man."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I hope," Arthur said, speaking with more seriousness, "that Grant Herman will be given the commission.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He had secretly a feeling that he was putting an item on the credit side of his account with the sculptor in urging his fitness for this work.
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From this reading "I hope," Arthur said, speaking with more seriousness, "that Grant Herman will be given the commission.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I hope," Arthur said, speaking with more seriousness, "that Grant Herman will be given the commission.
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From this reading I've always been for Herman, but I don't mind telling you in confidence that I stand alone on the committee."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He had secretly a feeling that he was putting an item on the credit side of his account with the sculptor in urging his fitness for this work.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "It is hard to do anything with Calvin and Irons.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "It is hard to do anything with Calvin and Irons.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "It is hard to do anything with Calvin and Irons.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He had secretly a feeling that he was putting an item on the credit side of his account with the sculptor in urging his fitness for this work.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He's all and away the best man."
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading I've always been for Herman, but I don't mind telling you in confidence that I stand alone on the committee."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I hope," Arthur said, speaking with more seriousness, "that Grant Herman will be given the commission.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He had secretly a feeling that he was putting an item on the credit side of his account with the sculptor in urging his fitness for this work.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He had secretly a feeling that he was putting an item on the credit side of his account with the sculptor in urging his fitness for this work.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He had secretly a feeling that he was putting an item on the credit side of his account with the sculptor in urging his fitness for this work.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I hope," Arthur said, speaking with more seriousness, "that Grant Herman will be given the commission.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He had secretly a feeling that he was putting an item on the credit side of his account with the sculptor in urging his fitness for this work.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He had secretly a feeling that he was putting an item on the credit side of his account with the sculptor in urging his fitness for this work.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I hope," Arthur said, speaking with more seriousness, "that Grant Herman will be given the commission.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He had secretly a feeling that he was putting an item on the credit side of his account with the sculptor in urging his fitness for this work.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I hope," Arthur said, speaking with more seriousness, "that Grant Herman will be given the commission.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I've always been for Herman, but I don't mind telling you in confidence that I stand alone on the committee."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I've always been for Herman, but I don't mind telling you in confidence that I stand alone on the committee."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "I hope," Arthur said, speaking with more seriousness, "that Grant Herman will be given the commission.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "I hope," Arthur said, speaking with more seriousness, "that Grant Herman will be given the commission.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading He had secretly a feeling that he was putting an item on the credit side of his account with the sculptor in urging his fitness for this work.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "It is hard to do anything with Calvin and Irons.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He had secretly a feeling that he was putting an item on the credit side of his account with the sculptor in urging his fitness for this work.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He had secretly a feeling that he was putting an item on the credit side of his account with the sculptor in urging his fitness for this work.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "I hope," Arthur said, speaking with more seriousness, "that Grant Herman will be given the commission.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "I hope," Arthur said, speaking with more seriousness, "that Grant Herman will be given the commission.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He had secretly a feeling that he was putting an item on the credit side of his account with the sculptor in urging his fitness for this work.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading I've always been for Herman, but I don't mind telling you in confidence that I stand alone on the committee."
