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Chapter III
AN EXTRAORDINARY CROSS-EXAMINATION--A THEORY AT LAST--WHITE SAND AND JERSEY MUD--WORKING ON A SLIGHT CLUE--AN INSPIRATION--THE MAN WITH THE DIARY--A PROSPECT. Again Jack became thoughtful. He appreciated that his questions were developing strange and directing admissions. After some little time he resumed his questions. Our readers will remember that our hero had adopted a line of interrogations in line with a theory that had been suggested in his mind.
Oxford-style entry order: headword, part of speech, US IPA, concise definition, contextual example, audio, and collocations from this reading.
later than; following
From this reading “After some little time he resumed his questions.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Again Jack became thoughtful.”
the past participle of “be”
From this reading “Our readers will remember that our hero had adopted a line of interrogations in line with a theory that had been suggested in his mind.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “AN EXTRAORDINARY CROSS-EXAMINATION--A THEORY AT LAST--WHITE SAND AND JERSEY MUD--WORKING ON A SLIGHT CLUE--AN INSPIRATION--THE MAN WITH THE DIARY--A PROSPECT.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “After some little time he resumed his questions.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Our readers will remember that our hero had adopted a line of interrogations in line with a theory that had been suggested in his mind.”
To recall to mind.
From this reading “Our readers will remember that our hero had adopted a line of interrogations in line with a theory that had been suggested in his mind.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “After some little time he resumed his questions.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “After some little time he resumed his questions.”
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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 AN EXTRAORDINARY CROSS-EXAMINATION--A THEORY AT LAST--WHITE SAND AND JERSEY MUD--WORKING ON A SLIGHT CLUE--AN INSPIRATION--THE MAN WITH THE DIARY--A PROSPECT.
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From this reading He appreciated that his questions were developing strange and directing admissions.
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From this reading Our readers will remember that our hero had adopted a line of interrogations in line with a theory that had been suggested in his mind.
later than; following
From this reading After some little time he resumed his questions.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Again Jack became thoughtful.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading AN EXTRAORDINARY CROSS-EXAMINATION--A THEORY AT LAST--WHITE SAND AND JERSEY MUD--WORKING ON A SLIGHT CLUE--AN INSPIRATION--THE MAN WITH THE DIARY--A PROSPECT.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading AN EXTRAORDINARY CROSS-EXAMINATION--A THEORY AT LAST--WHITE SAND AND JERSEY MUD--WORKING ON A SLIGHT CLUE--AN INSPIRATION--THE MAN WITH THE DIARY--A PROSPECT.
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From this reading He appreciated that his questions were developing strange and directing admissions.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading AN EXTRAORDINARY CROSS-EXAMINATION--A THEORY AT LAST--WHITE SAND AND JERSEY MUD--WORKING ON A SLIGHT CLUE--AN INSPIRATION--THE MAN WITH THE DIARY--A PROSPECT.
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From this reading Again Jack became thoughtful.
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Our readers will remember that our hero had adopted a line of interrogations in line with a theory that had been suggested in his mind.
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From this reading AN EXTRAORDINARY CROSS-EXAMINATION--A THEORY AT LAST--WHITE SAND AND JERSEY MUD--WORKING ON A SLIGHT CLUE--AN INSPIRATION--THE MAN WITH THE DIARY--A PROSPECT.
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From this reading AN EXTRAORDINARY CROSS-EXAMINATION--A THEORY AT LAST--WHITE SAND AND JERSEY MUD--WORKING ON A SLIGHT CLUE--AN INSPIRATION--THE MAN WITH THE DIARY--A PROSPECT.
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From this reading He appreciated that his questions were developing strange and directing admissions.
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From this reading AN EXTRAORDINARY CROSS-EXAMINATION--A THEORY AT LAST--WHITE SAND AND JERSEY MUD--WORKING ON A SLIGHT CLUE--AN INSPIRATION--THE MAN WITH THE DIARY--A PROSPECT.
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From this reading He appreciated that his questions were developing strange and directing admissions.
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From this reading AN EXTRAORDINARY CROSS-EXAMINATION--A THEORY AT LAST--WHITE SAND AND JERSEY MUD--WORKING ON A SLIGHT CLUE--AN INSPIRATION--THE MAN WITH THE DIARY--A PROSPECT.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Our readers will remember that our hero had adopted a line of interrogations in line with a theory that had been suggested in his mind.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He appreciated that his questions were developing strange and directing admissions.
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From this reading Our readers will remember that our hero had adopted a line of interrogations in line with a theory that had been suggested in his mind.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He appreciated that his questions were developing strange and directing admissions.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Our readers will remember that our hero had adopted a line of interrogations in line with a theory that had been suggested in his mind.
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From this reading AN EXTRAORDINARY CROSS-EXAMINATION--A THEORY AT LAST--WHITE SAND AND JERSEY MUD--WORKING ON A SLIGHT CLUE--AN INSPIRATION--THE MAN WITH THE DIARY--A PROSPECT.
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From this reading Our readers will remember that our hero had adopted a line of interrogations in line with a theory that had been suggested in his mind.
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From this reading Again Jack became thoughtful.
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From this reading AN EXTRAORDINARY CROSS-EXAMINATION--A THEORY AT LAST--WHITE SAND AND JERSEY MUD--WORKING ON A SLIGHT CLUE--AN INSPIRATION--THE MAN WITH THE DIARY--A PROSPECT.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading AN EXTRAORDINARY CROSS-EXAMINATION--A THEORY AT LAST--WHITE SAND AND JERSEY MUD--WORKING ON A SLIGHT CLUE--AN INSPIRATION--THE MAN WITH THE DIARY--A PROSPECT.
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From this reading Our readers will remember that our hero had adopted a line of interrogations in line with a theory that had been suggested in his mind.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading After some little time he resumed his questions.
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From this reading AN EXTRAORDINARY CROSS-EXAMINATION--A THEORY AT LAST--WHITE SAND AND JERSEY MUD--WORKING ON A SLIGHT CLUE--AN INSPIRATION--THE MAN WITH THE DIARY--A PROSPECT.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Our readers will remember that our hero had adopted a line of interrogations in line with a theory that had been suggested in his mind.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading AN EXTRAORDINARY CROSS-EXAMINATION--A THEORY AT LAST--WHITE SAND AND JERSEY MUD--WORKING ON A SLIGHT CLUE--AN INSPIRATION--THE MAN WITH THE DIARY--A PROSPECT.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Our readers will remember that our hero had adopted a line of interrogations in line with a theory that had been suggested in his mind.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading AN EXTRAORDINARY CROSS-EXAMINATION--A THEORY AT LAST--WHITE SAND AND JERSEY MUD--WORKING ON A SLIGHT CLUE--AN INSPIRATION--THE MAN WITH THE DIARY--A PROSPECT.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Our readers will remember that our hero had adopted a line of interrogations in line with a theory that had been suggested in his mind.
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From this reading AN EXTRAORDINARY CROSS-EXAMINATION--A THEORY AT LAST--WHITE SAND AND JERSEY MUD--WORKING ON A SLIGHT CLUE--AN INSPIRATION--THE MAN WITH THE DIARY--A PROSPECT.
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From this reading He appreciated that his questions were developing strange and directing admissions.
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From this reading Our readers will remember that our hero had adopted a line of interrogations in line with a theory that had been suggested in his mind.
To recall to mind.
From this reading Our readers will remember that our hero had adopted a line of interrogations in line with a theory that had been suggested in his mind.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading After some little time he resumed his questions.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading AN EXTRAORDINARY CROSS-EXAMINATION--A THEORY AT LAST--WHITE SAND AND JERSEY MUD--WORKING ON A SLIGHT CLUE--AN INSPIRATION--THE MAN WITH THE DIARY--A PROSPECT.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading AN EXTRAORDINARY CROSS-EXAMINATION--A THEORY AT LAST--WHITE SAND AND JERSEY MUD--WORKING ON A SLIGHT CLUE--AN INSPIRATION--THE MAN WITH THE DIARY--A PROSPECT.
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From this reading After some little time he resumed his questions.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He appreciated that his questions were developing strange and directing admissions.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Our readers will remember that our hero had adopted a line of interrogations in line with a theory that had been suggested in his mind.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He appreciated that his questions were developing strange and directing admissions.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AN EXTRAORDINARY CROSS-EXAMINATION--A THEORY AT LAST--WHITE SAND AND JERSEY MUD--WORKING ON A SLIGHT CLUE--AN INSPIRATION--THE MAN WITH THE DIARY--A PROSPECT.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading AN EXTRAORDINARY CROSS-EXAMINATION--A THEORY AT LAST--WHITE SAND AND JERSEY MUD--WORKING ON A SLIGHT CLUE--AN INSPIRATION--THE MAN WITH THE DIARY--A PROSPECT.
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From this reading Again Jack became thoughtful.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading After some little time he resumed his questions.
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading He appreciated that his questions were developing strange and directing admissions.
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From this reading AN EXTRAORDINARY CROSS-EXAMINATION--A THEORY AT LAST--WHITE SAND AND JERSEY MUD--WORKING ON A SLIGHT CLUE--AN INSPIRATION--THE MAN WITH THE DIARY--A PROSPECT.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Our readers will remember that our hero had adopted a line of interrogations in line with a theory that had been suggested in his mind.
in the company of; together with
From this reading AN EXTRAORDINARY CROSS-EXAMINATION--A THEORY AT LAST--WHITE SAND AND JERSEY MUD--WORKING ON A SLIGHT CLUE--AN INSPIRATION--THE MAN WITH THE DIARY--A PROSPECT.
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From this reading AN EXTRAORDINARY CROSS-EXAMINATION--A THEORY AT LAST--WHITE SAND AND JERSEY MUD--WORKING ON A SLIGHT CLUE--AN INSPIRATION--THE MAN WITH THE DIARY--A PROSPECT.
