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Chapter XI
"I've only an hour or two more, Hudson," he whispered cheerfully. "Feel that pulse!" "Oh, we may manage to keep you with us some time yet, Dr. Barrington," said the other with a professional attempt at optimism. But the older man shook his head. "Let's not bother with the stock phrases," he said.
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used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading “"Oh, we may manage to keep you with us some time yet, Dr. Barrington," said the other with a professional attempt at optimism.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"Oh, we may manage to keep you with us some time yet, Dr. Barrington," said the other with a professional attempt at optimism.”
but in spite of that
From this reading “"Oh, we may manage to keep you with us some time yet, Dr. Barrington," said the other with a professional attempt at optimism.”
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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 "Oh, we may manage to keep you with us some time yet, Dr. Barrington," said the other with a professional attempt at optimism.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "I've only an hour or two more, Hudson," he whispered cheerfully.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "Oh, we may manage to keep you with us some time yet, Dr. Barrington," said the other with a professional attempt at optimism.
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From this reading "Oh, we may manage to keep you with us some time yet, Dr. Barrington," said the other with a professional attempt at optimism.
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From this reading "Oh, we may manage to keep you with us some time yet, Dr. Barrington," said the other with a professional attempt at optimism.
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From this reading "Let's not bother with the stock phrases," he said.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But the older man shook his head.
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From this reading "I've only an hour or two more, Hudson," he whispered cheerfully.
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From this reading "Oh, we may manage to keep you with us some time yet, Dr. Barrington," said the other with a professional attempt at optimism.
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From this reading "Feel that pulse!"
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "I've only an hour or two more, Hudson," he whispered cheerfully.
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From this reading But the older man shook his head.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading But the older man shook his head.
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From this reading "I've only an hour or two more, Hudson," he whispered cheerfully.
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From this reading "I've only an hour or two more, Hudson," he whispered cheerfully.
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From this reading "I've only an hour or two more, Hudson," he whispered cheerfully.
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From this reading "Oh, we may manage to keep you with us some time yet, Dr. Barrington," said the other with a professional attempt at optimism.
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From this reading "Let's not bother with the stock phrases," he said.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading But the older man shook his head.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Oh, we may manage to keep you with us some time yet, Dr. Barrington," said the other with a professional attempt at optimism.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading "Oh, we may manage to keep you with us some time yet, Dr. Barrington," said the other with a professional attempt at optimism.
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From this reading "I've only an hour or two more, Hudson," he whispered cheerfully.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "Let's not bother with the stock phrases," he said.
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From this reading "Oh, we may manage to keep you with us some time yet, Dr. Barrington," said the other with a professional attempt at optimism.
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From this reading But the older man shook his head.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I've only an hour or two more, Hudson," he whispered cheerfully.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Oh, we may manage to keep you with us some time yet, Dr. Barrington," said the other with a professional attempt at optimism.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading "I've only an hour or two more, Hudson," he whispered cheerfully.
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From this reading "Oh, we may manage to keep you with us some time yet, Dr. Barrington," said the other with a professional attempt at optimism.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Let's not bother with the stock phrases," he said.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Oh, we may manage to keep you with us some time yet, Dr. Barrington," said the other with a professional attempt at optimism.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Feel that pulse!"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Oh, we may manage to keep you with us some time yet, Dr. Barrington," said the other with a professional attempt at optimism.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading But the older man shook his head.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Oh, we may manage to keep you with us some time yet, Dr. Barrington," said the other with a professional attempt at optimism.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Let's not bother with the stock phrases," he said.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Feel that pulse!"
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Oh, we may manage to keep you with us some time yet, Dr. Barrington," said the other with a professional attempt at optimism.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "Oh, we may manage to keep you with us some time yet, Dr. Barrington," said the other with a professional attempt at optimism.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Oh, we may manage to keep you with us some time yet, Dr. Barrington," said the other with a professional attempt at optimism.
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From this reading "I've only an hour or two more, Hudson," he whispered cheerfully.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Oh, we may manage to keep you with us some time yet, Dr. Barrington," said the other with a professional attempt at optimism.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "Oh, we may manage to keep you with us some time yet, Dr. Barrington," said the other with a professional attempt at optimism.
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From this reading "I've only an hour or two more, Hudson," he whispered cheerfully.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "Oh, we may manage to keep you with us some time yet, Dr. Barrington," said the other with a professional attempt at optimism.
but in spite of that
From this reading "Oh, we may manage to keep you with us some time yet, Dr. Barrington," said the other with a professional attempt at optimism.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Oh, we may manage to keep you with us some time yet, Dr. Barrington," said the other with a professional attempt at optimism.
