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Chapter XII
It was a big feeling William that reported for duty on the succeeding Monday morning. "Importance" was written large on his face, and again expressed in his every action. Lucien Torrance timidly ventured several questions in the hope of elucidating the why and wherefore of William's attitude without receiving any reply. "Say," drawled William after another attempt on Lucien's part, "what's the difference between you and a clam?" "I don't know."
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later than; following
From this reading “"Say," drawled William after another attempt on Lucien's part, "what's the difference between you and a clam?"”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"Importance" was written large on his face, and again expressed in his every action.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “"Say," drawled William after another attempt on Lucien's part, "what's the difference between you and a clam?"”
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading “"Say," drawled William after another attempt on Lucien's part, "what's the difference between you and a clam?"”
a responsibility that must be carried out
From this reading “It was a big feeling William that reported for duty on the succeeding Monday morning.”
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading “"Importance" was written large on his face, and again expressed in his every action.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “It was a big feeling William that reported for duty on the succeeding Monday morning.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"I don't know."”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “It was a big feeling William that reported for duty on the succeeding Monday morning.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"Say," drawled William after another attempt on Lucien's part, "what's the difference between you and a clam?"”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “Lucien Torrance timidly ventured several questions in the hope of elucidating the why and wherefore of William's attitude without receiving any reply.”
an old word meaning “why” or “for that reason”
From this reading “Lucien Torrance timidly ventured several questions in the hope of elucidating the why and wherefore of William's attitude without receiving any reply.”
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading “Lucien Torrance timidly ventured several questions in the hope of elucidating the why and wherefore of William's attitude without receiving any reply.”
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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 It was a big feeling William that reported for duty on the succeeding Monday morning.
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From this reading "Importance" was written large on his face, and again expressed in his every action.
later than; following
From this reading "Say," drawled William after another attempt on Lucien's part, "what's the difference between you and a clam?"
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "Importance" was written large on his face, and again expressed in his every action.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Importance" was written large on his face, and again expressed in his every action.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading "Say," drawled William after another attempt on Lucien's part, "what's the difference between you and a clam?"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Lucien Torrance timidly ventured several questions in the hope of elucidating the why and wherefore of William's attitude without receiving any reply.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Say," drawled William after another attempt on Lucien's part, "what's the difference between you and a clam?"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Lucien Torrance timidly ventured several questions in the hope of elucidating the why and wherefore of William's attitude without receiving any reply.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading "Say," drawled William after another attempt on Lucien's part, "what's the difference between you and a clam?"
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From this reading It was a big feeling William that reported for duty on the succeeding Monday morning.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Say," drawled William after another attempt on Lucien's part, "what's the difference between you and a clam?"
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From this reading "Say," drawled William after another attempt on Lucien's part, "what's the difference between you and a clam?"
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From this reading "I don't know."
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From this reading "Say," drawled William after another attempt on Lucien's part, "what's the difference between you and a clam?"
a responsibility that must be carried out
From this reading It was a big feeling William that reported for duty on the succeeding Monday morning.
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From this reading Lucien Torrance timidly ventured several questions in the hope of elucidating the why and wherefore of William's attitude without receiving any reply.
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading "Importance" was written large on his face, and again expressed in his every action.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Importance" was written large on his face, and again expressed in his every action.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Importance" was written large on his face, and again expressed in his every action.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading It was a big feeling William that reported for duty on the succeeding Monday morning.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was a big feeling William that reported for duty on the succeeding Monday morning.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "Importance" was written large on his face, and again expressed in his every action.
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From this reading Lucien Torrance timidly ventured several questions in the hope of elucidating the why and wherefore of William's attitude without receiving any reply.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I don't know."
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From this reading "Importance" was written large on his face, and again expressed in his every action.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Importance" was written large on his face, and again expressed in his every action.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was a big feeling William that reported for duty on the succeeding Monday morning.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "I don't know."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Importance" was written large on his face, and again expressed in his every action.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Lucien Torrance timidly ventured several questions in the hope of elucidating the why and wherefore of William's attitude without receiving any reply.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Say," drawled William after another attempt on Lucien's part, "what's the difference between you and a clam?"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was a big feeling William that reported for duty on the succeeding Monday morning.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading It was a big feeling William that reported for duty on the succeeding Monday morning.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Lucien Torrance timidly ventured several questions in the hope of elucidating the why and wherefore of William's attitude without receiving any reply.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It was a big feeling William that reported for duty on the succeeding Monday morning.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "Say," drawled William after another attempt on Lucien's part, "what's the difference between you and a clam?"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Lucien Torrance timidly ventured several questions in the hope of elucidating the why and wherefore of William's attitude without receiving any reply.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Lucien Torrance timidly ventured several questions in the hope of elucidating the why and wherefore of William's attitude without receiving any reply.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Lucien Torrance timidly ventured several questions in the hope of elucidating the why and wherefore of William's attitude without receiving any reply.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was a big feeling William that reported for duty on the succeeding Monday morning.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Say," drawled William after another attempt on Lucien's part, "what's the difference between you and a clam?"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Lucien Torrance timidly ventured several questions in the hope of elucidating the why and wherefore of William's attitude without receiving any reply.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was a big feeling William that reported for duty on the succeeding Monday morning.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was a big feeling William that reported for duty on the succeeding Monday morning.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It was a big feeling William that reported for duty on the succeeding Monday morning.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Lucien Torrance timidly ventured several questions in the hope of elucidating the why and wherefore of William's attitude without receiving any reply.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Lucien Torrance timidly ventured several questions in the hope of elucidating the why and wherefore of William's attitude without receiving any reply.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Lucien Torrance timidly ventured several questions in the hope of elucidating the why and wherefore of William's attitude without receiving any reply.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was a big feeling William that reported for duty on the succeeding Monday morning.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Say," drawled William after another attempt on Lucien's part, "what's the difference between you and a clam?"
an old word meaning “why” or “for that reason”
From this reading Lucien Torrance timidly ventured several questions in the hope of elucidating the why and wherefore of William's attitude without receiving any reply.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Lucien Torrance timidly ventured several questions in the hope of elucidating the why and wherefore of William's attitude without receiving any reply.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was a big feeling William that reported for duty on the succeeding Monday morning.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Lucien Torrance timidly ventured several questions in the hope of elucidating the why and wherefore of William's attitude without receiving any reply.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Lucien Torrance timidly ventured several questions in the hope of elucidating the why and wherefore of William's attitude without receiving any reply.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Importance" was written large on his face, and again expressed in his every action.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Say," drawled William after another attempt on Lucien's part, "what's the difference between you and a clam?"
