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Chapter X
THEN ALONG CAME SUKEY It looked like it was Kick-in Day, or something like that; for here was Nutt Hamilton, a sporty young plute friend of Mr. Robert's, that I'm tryin' to entertain, camped in the private office, when fair-haired Vincent comes in off the brass gate to report respectful this new arrival. "A gentleman to see Mr. Robert, Sir," says he. "Well, he's still out," says I. "So I told him, Sir," says Vincent; "but then he asks if Mr. Ferdinand isn't here. I didn't know, Sir.
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following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading “THEN ALONG CAME SUKEY It looked like it was Kick-in Day, or something like that; for here was Nutt Hamilton, a sporty young plute friend of Mr. Robert's, that I'm tryin' to entertain, camped in the private office, when fair-haired Vincent comes in off the brass gate to report respectful this new arrival.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “"A gentleman to see Mr. Robert, Sir," says he.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “THEN ALONG CAME SUKEY It looked like it was Kick-in Day, or something like that; for here was Nutt Hamilton, a sporty young plute friend of Mr. Robert's, that I'm tryin' to entertain, camped in the private office, when fair-haired Vincent comes in off the brass gate to report respectful this new arrival.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “I didn't know, Sir.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “THEN ALONG CAME SUKEY It looked like it was Kick-in Day, or something like that; for here was Nutt Hamilton, a sporty young plute friend of Mr. Robert's, that I'm tryin' to entertain, camped in the private office, when fair-haired Vincent comes in off the brass gate to report respectful this new arrival.”
a thing, without saying which
From this reading “THEN ALONG CAME SUKEY It looked like it was Kick-in Day, or something like that; for here was Nutt Hamilton, a sporty young plute friend of Mr. Robert's, that I'm tryin' to entertain, camped in the private office, when fair-haired Vincent comes in off the brass gate to report respectful this new arrival.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"Well, he's still out," says I.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"So I told him, Sir," says Vincent; "but then he asks if Mr. Ferdinand isn't here.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"Well, he's still out," says I.”
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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 THEN ALONG CAME SUKEY It looked like it was Kick-in Day, or something like that; for here was Nutt Hamilton, a sporty young plute friend of Mr. Robert's, that I'm tryin' to entertain, camped in the private office, when fair-haired Vincent comes in off the brass gate to report respectful this new arrival.
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading THEN ALONG CAME SUKEY It looked like it was Kick-in Day, or something like that; for here was Nutt Hamilton, a sporty young plute friend of Mr. Robert's, that I'm tryin' to entertain, camped in the private office, when fair-haired Vincent comes in off the brass gate to report respectful this new arrival.
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From this reading THEN ALONG CAME SUKEY It looked like it was Kick-in Day, or something like that; for here was Nutt Hamilton, a sporty young plute friend of Mr. Robert's, that I'm tryin' to entertain, camped in the private office, when fair-haired Vincent comes in off the brass gate to report respectful this new arrival.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "So I told him, Sir," says Vincent; "but then he asks if Mr. Ferdinand isn't here.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THEN ALONG CAME SUKEY It looked like it was Kick-in Day, or something like that; for here was Nutt Hamilton, a sporty young plute friend of Mr. Robert's, that I'm tryin' to entertain, camped in the private office, when fair-haired Vincent comes in off the brass gate to report respectful this new arrival.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "So I told him, Sir," says Vincent; "but then he asks if Mr. Ferdinand isn't here.
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From this reading THEN ALONG CAME SUKEY It looked like it was Kick-in Day, or something like that; for here was Nutt Hamilton, a sporty young plute friend of Mr. Robert's, that I'm tryin' to entertain, camped in the private office, when fair-haired Vincent comes in off the brass gate to report respectful this new arrival.
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From this reading THEN ALONG CAME SUKEY It looked like it was Kick-in Day, or something like that; for here was Nutt Hamilton, a sporty young plute friend of Mr. Robert's, that I'm tryin' to entertain, camped in the private office, when fair-haired Vincent comes in off the brass gate to report respectful this new arrival.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THEN ALONG CAME SUKEY It looked like it was Kick-in Day, or something like that; for here was Nutt Hamilton, a sporty young plute friend of Mr. Robert's, that I'm tryin' to entertain, camped in the private office, when fair-haired Vincent comes in off the brass gate to report respectful this new arrival.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THEN ALONG CAME SUKEY It looked like it was Kick-in Day, or something like that; for here was Nutt Hamilton, a sporty young plute friend of Mr. Robert's, that I'm tryin' to entertain, camped in the private office, when fair-haired Vincent comes in off the brass gate to report respectful this new arrival.
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From this reading I didn't know, Sir.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THEN ALONG CAME SUKEY It looked like it was Kick-in Day, or something like that; for here was Nutt Hamilton, a sporty young plute friend of Mr. Robert's, that I'm tryin' to entertain, camped in the private office, when fair-haired Vincent comes in off the brass gate to report respectful this new arrival.
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From this reading THEN ALONG CAME SUKEY It looked like it was Kick-in Day, or something like that; for here was Nutt Hamilton, a sporty young plute friend of Mr. Robert's, that I'm tryin' to entertain, camped in the private office, when fair-haired Vincent comes in off the brass gate to report respectful this new arrival.
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From this reading "So I told him, Sir," says Vincent; "but then he asks if Mr. Ferdinand isn't here.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THEN ALONG CAME SUKEY It looked like it was Kick-in Day, or something like that; for here was Nutt Hamilton, a sporty young plute friend of Mr. Robert's, that I'm tryin' to entertain, camped in the private office, when fair-haired Vincent comes in off the brass gate to report respectful this new arrival.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THEN ALONG CAME SUKEY It looked like it was Kick-in Day, or something like that; for here was Nutt Hamilton, a sporty young plute friend of Mr. Robert's, that I'm tryin' to entertain, camped in the private office, when fair-haired Vincent comes in off the brass gate to report respectful this new arrival.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THEN ALONG CAME SUKEY It looked like it was Kick-in Day, or something like that; for here was Nutt Hamilton, a sporty young plute friend of Mr. Robert's, that I'm tryin' to entertain, camped in the private office, when fair-haired Vincent comes in off the brass gate to report respectful this new arrival.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading "A gentleman to see Mr. Robert, Sir," says he.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THEN ALONG CAME SUKEY It looked like it was Kick-in Day, or something like that; for here was Nutt Hamilton, a sporty young plute friend of Mr. Robert's, that I'm tryin' to entertain, camped in the private office, when fair-haired Vincent comes in off the brass gate to report respectful this new arrival.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "A gentleman to see Mr. Robert, Sir," says he.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Well, he's still out," says I.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading THEN ALONG CAME SUKEY It looked like it was Kick-in Day, or something like that; for here was Nutt Hamilton, a sporty young plute friend of Mr. Robert's, that I'm tryin' to entertain, camped in the private office, when fair-haired Vincent comes in off the brass gate to report respectful this new arrival.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "So I told him, Sir," says Vincent; "but then he asks if Mr. Ferdinand isn't here.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Well, he's still out," says I.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THEN ALONG CAME SUKEY It looked like it was Kick-in Day, or something like that; for here was Nutt Hamilton, a sporty young plute friend of Mr. Robert's, that I'm tryin' to entertain, camped in the private office, when fair-haired Vincent comes in off the brass gate to report respectful this new arrival.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "So I told him, Sir," says Vincent; "but then he asks if Mr. Ferdinand isn't here.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THEN ALONG CAME SUKEY It looked like it was Kick-in Day, or something like that; for here was Nutt Hamilton, a sporty young plute friend of Mr. Robert's, that I'm tryin' to entertain, camped in the private office, when fair-haired Vincent comes in off the brass gate to report respectful this new arrival.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "So I told him, Sir," says Vincent; "but then he asks if Mr. Ferdinand isn't here.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THEN ALONG CAME SUKEY It looked like it was Kick-in Day, or something like that; for here was Nutt Hamilton, a sporty young plute friend of Mr. Robert's, that I'm tryin' to entertain, camped in the private office, when fair-haired Vincent comes in off the brass gate to report respectful this new arrival.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THEN ALONG CAME SUKEY It looked like it was Kick-in Day, or something like that; for here was Nutt Hamilton, a sporty young plute friend of Mr. Robert's, that I'm tryin' to entertain, camped in the private office, when fair-haired Vincent comes in off the brass gate to report respectful this new arrival.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading I didn't know, Sir.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THEN ALONG CAME SUKEY It looked like it was Kick-in Day, or something like that; for here was Nutt Hamilton, a sporty young plute friend of Mr. Robert's, that I'm tryin' to entertain, camped in the private office, when fair-haired Vincent comes in off the brass gate to report respectful this new arrival.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading THEN ALONG CAME SUKEY It looked like it was Kick-in Day, or something like that; for here was Nutt Hamilton, a sporty young plute friend of Mr. Robert's, that I'm tryin' to entertain, camped in the private office, when fair-haired Vincent comes in off the brass gate to report respectful this new arrival.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THEN ALONG CAME SUKEY It looked like it was Kick-in Day, or something like that; for here was Nutt Hamilton, a sporty young plute friend of Mr. Robert's, that I'm tryin' to entertain, camped in the private office, when fair-haired Vincent comes in off the brass gate to report respectful this new arrival.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THEN ALONG CAME SUKEY It looked like it was Kick-in Day, or something like that; for here was Nutt Hamilton, a sporty young plute friend of Mr. Robert's, that I'm tryin' to entertain, camped in the private office, when fair-haired Vincent comes in off the brass gate to report respectful this new arrival.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THEN ALONG CAME SUKEY It looked like it was Kick-in Day, or something like that; for here was Nutt Hamilton, a sporty young plute friend of Mr. Robert's, that I'm tryin' to entertain, camped in the private office, when fair-haired Vincent comes in off the brass gate to report respectful this new arrival.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THEN ALONG CAME SUKEY It looked like it was Kick-in Day, or something like that; for here was Nutt Hamilton, a sporty young plute friend of Mr. Robert's, that I'm tryin' to entertain, camped in the private office, when fair-haired Vincent comes in off the brass gate to report respectful this new arrival.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THEN ALONG CAME SUKEY It looked like it was Kick-in Day, or something like that; for here was Nutt Hamilton, a sporty young plute friend of Mr. Robert's, that I'm tryin' to entertain, camped in the private office, when fair-haired Vincent comes in off the brass gate to report respectful this new arrival.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THEN ALONG CAME SUKEY It looked like it was Kick-in Day, or something like that; for here was Nutt Hamilton, a sporty young plute friend of Mr. Robert's, that I'm tryin' to entertain, camped in the private office, when fair-haired Vincent comes in off the brass gate to report respectful this new arrival.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading THEN ALONG CAME SUKEY It looked like it was Kick-in Day, or something like that; for here was Nutt Hamilton, a sporty young plute friend of Mr. Robert's, that I'm tryin' to entertain, camped in the private office, when fair-haired Vincent comes in off the brass gate to report respectful this new arrival.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Well, he's still out," says I.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THEN ALONG CAME SUKEY It looked like it was Kick-in Day, or something like that; for here was Nutt Hamilton, a sporty young plute friend of Mr. Robert's, that I'm tryin' to entertain, camped in the private office, when fair-haired Vincent comes in off the brass gate to report respectful this new arrival.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THEN ALONG CAME SUKEY It looked like it was Kick-in Day, or something like that; for here was Nutt Hamilton, a sporty young plute friend of Mr. Robert's, that I'm tryin' to entertain, camped in the private office, when fair-haired Vincent comes in off the brass gate to report respectful this new arrival.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THEN ALONG CAME SUKEY It looked like it was Kick-in Day, or something like that; for here was Nutt Hamilton, a sporty young plute friend of Mr. Robert's, that I'm tryin' to entertain, camped in the private office, when fair-haired Vincent comes in off the brass gate to report respectful this new arrival.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THEN ALONG CAME SUKEY It looked like it was Kick-in Day, or something like that; for here was Nutt Hamilton, a sporty young plute friend of Mr. Robert's, that I'm tryin' to entertain, camped in the private office, when fair-haired Vincent comes in off the brass gate to report respectful this new arrival.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "A gentleman to see Mr. Robert, Sir," says he.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THEN ALONG CAME SUKEY It looked like it was Kick-in Day, or something like that; for here was Nutt Hamilton, a sporty young plute friend of Mr. Robert's, that I'm tryin' to entertain, camped in the private office, when fair-haired Vincent comes in off the brass gate to report respectful this new arrival.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "A gentleman to see Mr. Robert, Sir," says he.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "A gentleman to see Mr. Robert, Sir," says he.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "A gentleman to see Mr. Robert, Sir," says he.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "So I told him, Sir," says Vincent; "but then he asks if Mr. Ferdinand isn't here.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading THEN ALONG CAME SUKEY It looked like it was Kick-in Day, or something like that; for here was Nutt Hamilton, a sporty young plute friend of Mr. Robert's, that I'm tryin' to entertain, camped in the private office, when fair-haired Vincent comes in off the brass gate to report respectful this new arrival.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THEN ALONG CAME SUKEY It looked like it was Kick-in Day, or something like that; for here was Nutt Hamilton, a sporty young plute friend of Mr. Robert's, that I'm tryin' to entertain, camped in the private office, when fair-haired Vincent comes in off the brass gate to report respectful this new arrival.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "Well, he's still out," says I.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THEN ALONG CAME SUKEY It looked like it was Kick-in Day, or something like that; for here was Nutt Hamilton, a sporty young plute friend of Mr. Robert's, that I'm tryin' to entertain, camped in the private office, when fair-haired Vincent comes in off the brass gate to report respectful this new arrival.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THEN ALONG CAME SUKEY It looked like it was Kick-in Day, or something like that; for here was Nutt Hamilton, a sporty young plute friend of Mr. Robert's, that I'm tryin' to entertain, camped in the private office, when fair-haired Vincent comes in off the brass gate to report respectful this new arrival.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THEN ALONG CAME SUKEY It looked like it was Kick-in Day, or something like that; for here was Nutt Hamilton, a sporty young plute friend of Mr. Robert's, that I'm tryin' to entertain, camped in the private office, when fair-haired Vincent comes in off the brass gate to report respectful this new arrival.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THEN ALONG CAME SUKEY It looked like it was Kick-in Day, or something like that; for here was Nutt Hamilton, a sporty young plute friend of Mr. Robert's, that I'm tryin' to entertain, camped in the private office, when fair-haired Vincent comes in off the brass gate to report respectful this new arrival.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading THEN ALONG CAME SUKEY It looked like it was Kick-in Day, or something like that; for here was Nutt Hamilton, a sporty young plute friend of Mr. Robert's, that I'm tryin' to entertain, camped in the private office, when fair-haired Vincent comes in off the brass gate to report respectful this new arrival.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THEN ALONG CAME SUKEY It looked like it was Kick-in Day, or something like that; for here was Nutt Hamilton, a sporty young plute friend of Mr. Robert's, that I'm tryin' to entertain, camped in the private office, when fair-haired Vincent comes in off the brass gate to report respectful this new arrival.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "So I told him, Sir," says Vincent; "but then he asks if Mr. Ferdinand isn't here.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THEN ALONG CAME SUKEY It looked like it was Kick-in Day, or something like that; for here was Nutt Hamilton, a sporty young plute friend of Mr. Robert's, that I'm tryin' to entertain, camped in the private office, when fair-haired Vincent comes in off the brass gate to report respectful this new arrival.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THEN ALONG CAME SUKEY It looked like it was Kick-in Day, or something like that; for here was Nutt Hamilton, a sporty young plute friend of Mr. Robert's, that I'm tryin' to entertain, camped in the private office, when fair-haired Vincent comes in off the brass gate to report respectful this new arrival.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THEN ALONG CAME SUKEY It looked like it was Kick-in Day, or something like that; for here was Nutt Hamilton, a sporty young plute friend of Mr. Robert's, that I'm tryin' to entertain, camped in the private office, when fair-haired Vincent comes in off the brass gate to report respectful this new arrival.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Well, he's still out," says I.
at the time that
From this reading THEN ALONG CAME SUKEY It looked like it was Kick-in Day, or something like that; for here was Nutt Hamilton, a sporty young plute friend of Mr. Robert's, that I'm tryin' to entertain, camped in the private office, when fair-haired Vincent comes in off the brass gate to report respectful this new arrival.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THEN ALONG CAME SUKEY It looked like it was Kick-in Day, or something like that; for here was Nutt Hamilton, a sporty young plute friend of Mr. Robert's, that I'm tryin' to entertain, camped in the private office, when fair-haired Vincent comes in off the brass gate to report respectful this new arrival.
