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The nomad, entering into civilized life, adopts its arts, shaves his poodle, and puts on a black coat.--Hints at the process by which a Cast-off exalts himself into a Take-in. At twilight they stopped at a quiet inn within eight miles of Gatesboro'. Sophy, much tired, was glad to creep to bed. Waife sat up long after her; and, in preparation for the eventful morrow, washed and shaved Sir Isaac. You would not have known the dog again; he was dazzling.
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later than; following
From this reading “Waife sat up long after her; and, in preparation for the eventful morrow, washed and shaved Sir Isaac.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “You would not have known the dog again; he was dazzling.”
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “You would not have known the dog again; he was dazzling.”
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading “The nomad, entering into civilized life, adopts its arts, shaves his poodle, and puts on a black coat.--Hints at the process by which a Cast-off exalts himself into a Take-in.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “The nomad, entering into civilized life, adopts its arts, shaves his poodle, and puts on a black coat.--Hints at the process by which a Cast-off exalts himself into a Take-in.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Waife sat up long after her; and, in preparation for the eventful morrow, washed and shaved Sir Isaac.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “At twilight they stopped at a quiet inn within eight miles of Gatesboro'.”
the dim light before night or sunrise
From this reading “At twilight they stopped at a quiet inn within eight miles of Gatesboro'.”
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading “At twilight they stopped at a quiet inn within eight miles of Gatesboro'.”
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading “You would not have known the dog again; he was dazzling.”
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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 The nomad, entering into civilized life, adopts its arts, shaves his poodle, and puts on a black coat.--Hints at the process by which a Cast-off exalts himself into a Take-in.
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From this reading The nomad, entering into civilized life, adopts its arts, shaves his poodle, and puts on a black coat.--Hints at the process by which a Cast-off exalts himself into a Take-in.
later than; following
From this reading Waife sat up long after her; and, in preparation for the eventful morrow, washed and shaved Sir Isaac.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading You would not have known the dog again; he was dazzling.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The nomad, entering into civilized life, adopts its arts, shaves his poodle, and puts on a black coat.--Hints at the process by which a Cast-off exalts himself into a Take-in.
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From this reading The nomad, entering into civilized life, adopts its arts, shaves his poodle, and puts on a black coat.--Hints at the process by which a Cast-off exalts himself into a Take-in.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The nomad, entering into civilized life, adopts its arts, shaves his poodle, and puts on a black coat.--Hints at the process by which a Cast-off exalts himself into a Take-in.
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From this reading Sophy, much tired, was glad to creep to bed.
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From this reading The nomad, entering into civilized life, adopts its arts, shaves his poodle, and puts on a black coat.--Hints at the process by which a Cast-off exalts himself into a Take-in.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The nomad, entering into civilized life, adopts its arts, shaves his poodle, and puts on a black coat.--Hints at the process by which a Cast-off exalts himself into a Take-in.
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From this reading The nomad, entering into civilized life, adopts its arts, shaves his poodle, and puts on a black coat.--Hints at the process by which a Cast-off exalts himself into a Take-in.
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From this reading The nomad, entering into civilized life, adopts its arts, shaves his poodle, and puts on a black coat.--Hints at the process by which a Cast-off exalts himself into a Take-in.
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From this reading The nomad, entering into civilized life, adopts its arts, shaves his poodle, and puts on a black coat.--Hints at the process by which a Cast-off exalts himself into a Take-in.
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From this reading Sophy, much tired, was glad to creep to bed.
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From this reading You would not have known the dog again; he was dazzling.
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From this reading You would not have known the dog again; he was dazzling.
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From this reading At twilight they stopped at a quiet inn within eight miles of Gatesboro'.
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From this reading The nomad, entering into civilized life, adopts its arts, shaves his poodle, and puts on a black coat.--Hints at the process by which a Cast-off exalts himself into a Take-in.
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From this reading Waife sat up long after her; and, in preparation for the eventful morrow, washed and shaved Sir Isaac.
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From this reading The nomad, entering into civilized life, adopts its arts, shaves his poodle, and puts on a black coat.--Hints at the process by which a Cast-off exalts himself into a Take-in.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Waife sat up long after her; and, in preparation for the eventful morrow, washed and shaved Sir Isaac.
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From this reading At twilight they stopped at a quiet inn within eight miles of Gatesboro'.
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From this reading Sophy, much tired, was glad to creep to bed.
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading You would not have known the dog again; he was dazzling.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading You would not have known the dog again; he was dazzling.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Waife sat up long after her; and, in preparation for the eventful morrow, washed and shaved Sir Isaac.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading The nomad, entering into civilized life, adopts its arts, shaves his poodle, and puts on a black coat.--Hints at the process by which a Cast-off exalts himself into a Take-in.
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From this reading The nomad, entering into civilized life, adopts its arts, shaves his poodle, and puts on a black coat.--Hints at the process by which a Cast-off exalts himself into a Take-in.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The nomad, entering into civilized life, adopts its arts, shaves his poodle, and puts on a black coat.--Hints at the process by which a Cast-off exalts himself into a Take-in.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Waife sat up long after her; and, in preparation for the eventful morrow, washed and shaved Sir Isaac.
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From this reading At twilight they stopped at a quiet inn within eight miles of Gatesboro'.
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The nomad, entering into civilized life, adopts its arts, shaves his poodle, and puts on a black coat.--Hints at the process by which a Cast-off exalts himself into a Take-in.
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From this reading Waife sat up long after her; and, in preparation for the eventful morrow, washed and shaved Sir Isaac.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The nomad, entering into civilized life, adopts its arts, shaves his poodle, and puts on a black coat.--Hints at the process by which a Cast-off exalts himself into a Take-in.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading You would not have known the dog again; he was dazzling.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading The nomad, entering into civilized life, adopts its arts, shaves his poodle, and puts on a black coat.--Hints at the process by which a Cast-off exalts himself into a Take-in.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Waife sat up long after her; and, in preparation for the eventful morrow, washed and shaved Sir Isaac.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading At twilight they stopped at a quiet inn within eight miles of Gatesboro'.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Waife sat up long after her; and, in preparation for the eventful morrow, washed and shaved Sir Isaac.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Sophy, much tired, was glad to creep to bed.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The nomad, entering into civilized life, adopts its arts, shaves his poodle, and puts on a black coat.--Hints at the process by which a Cast-off exalts himself into a Take-in.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading You would not have known the dog again; he was dazzling.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading At twilight they stopped at a quiet inn within eight miles of Gatesboro'.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The nomad, entering into civilized life, adopts its arts, shaves his poodle, and puts on a black coat.--Hints at the process by which a Cast-off exalts himself into a Take-in.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The nomad, entering into civilized life, adopts its arts, shaves his poodle, and puts on a black coat.--Hints at the process by which a Cast-off exalts himself into a Take-in.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Waife sat up long after her; and, in preparation for the eventful morrow, washed and shaved Sir Isaac.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The nomad, entering into civilized life, adopts its arts, shaves his poodle, and puts on a black coat.--Hints at the process by which a Cast-off exalts himself into a Take-in.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The nomad, entering into civilized life, adopts its arts, shaves his poodle, and puts on a black coat.--Hints at the process by which a Cast-off exalts himself into a Take-in.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading At twilight they stopped at a quiet inn within eight miles of Gatesboro'.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Waife sat up long after her; and, in preparation for the eventful morrow, washed and shaved Sir Isaac.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Waife sat up long after her; and, in preparation for the eventful morrow, washed and shaved Sir Isaac.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The nomad, entering into civilized life, adopts its arts, shaves his poodle, and puts on a black coat.--Hints at the process by which a Cast-off exalts himself into a Take-in.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Waife sat up long after her; and, in preparation for the eventful morrow, washed and shaved Sir Isaac.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Sophy, much tired, was glad to creep to bed.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading At twilight they stopped at a quiet inn within eight miles of Gatesboro'.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The nomad, entering into civilized life, adopts its arts, shaves his poodle, and puts on a black coat.--Hints at the process by which a Cast-off exalts himself into a Take-in.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The nomad, entering into civilized life, adopts its arts, shaves his poodle, and puts on a black coat.--Hints at the process by which a Cast-off exalts himself into a Take-in.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading At twilight they stopped at a quiet inn within eight miles of Gatesboro'.
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From this reading Sophy, much tired, was glad to creep to bed.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Sophy, much tired, was glad to creep to bed.
the dim light before night or sunrise
From this reading At twilight they stopped at a quiet inn within eight miles of Gatesboro'.
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From this reading Waife sat up long after her; and, in preparation for the eventful morrow, washed and shaved Sir Isaac.
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From this reading Waife sat up long after her; and, in preparation for the eventful morrow, washed and shaved Sir Isaac.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Sophy, much tired, was glad to creep to bed.
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From this reading Waife sat up long after her; and, in preparation for the eventful morrow, washed and shaved Sir Isaac.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The nomad, entering into civilized life, adopts its arts, shaves his poodle, and puts on a black coat.--Hints at the process by which a Cast-off exalts himself into a Take-in.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading At twilight they stopped at a quiet inn within eight miles of Gatesboro'.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading You would not have known the dog again; he was dazzling.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading You would not have known the dog again; he was dazzling.
