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Chapter IX
"By all means!" cried Truesdale. "And a few Bedouin rifles; and a few bits of brasswork from Cairo; and a few scraps of drapery from Bombay or Trebizond; and one of those inlaid Turkish tables; and one or two stacks of old French armor. I think with all that help I could do a water-color or so." "You're going to do her in oil," declared his aunt, stoutly. "I am?
Oxford-style entry order: headword, part of speech, US IPA, concise definition, contextual example, audio, and collocations from this reading.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading “I think with all that help I could do a water-color or so."”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"By all means!" cried Truesdale.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “I think with all that help I could do a water-color or so."”
A viscous liquid derived from petroleum or plants, stored in large earthen jars.
From this reading “"You're going to do her in oil," declared his aunt, stoutly.”
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading “"And a few Bedouin rifles; and a few bits of brasswork from Cairo; and a few scraps of drapery from Bombay or Trebizond; and one of those inlaid Turkish tables; and one or two stacks of old French armor.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “I think with all that help I could do a water-color or so."”
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading “"And a few Bedouin rifles; and a few bits of brasswork from Cairo; and a few scraps of drapery from Bombay or Trebizond; and one of those inlaid Turkish tables; and one or two stacks of old French armor.”
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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 "And a few Bedouin rifles; and a few bits of brasswork from Cairo; and a few scraps of drapery from Bombay or Trebizond; and one of those inlaid Turkish tables; and one or two stacks of old French armor.
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From this reading "By all means!" cried Truesdale.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "I am?
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "And a few Bedouin rifles; and a few bits of brasswork from Cairo; and a few scraps of drapery from Bombay or Trebizond; and one of those inlaid Turkish tables; and one or two stacks of old French armor.
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From this reading "And a few Bedouin rifles; and a few bits of brasswork from Cairo; and a few scraps of drapery from Bombay or Trebizond; and one of those inlaid Turkish tables; and one or two stacks of old French armor.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "You're going to do her in oil," declared his aunt, stoutly.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "And a few Bedouin rifles; and a few bits of brasswork from Cairo; and a few scraps of drapery from Bombay or Trebizond; and one of those inlaid Turkish tables; and one or two stacks of old French armor.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "And a few Bedouin rifles; and a few bits of brasswork from Cairo; and a few scraps of drapery from Bombay or Trebizond; and one of those inlaid Turkish tables; and one or two stacks of old French armor.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "And a few Bedouin rifles; and a few bits of brasswork from Cairo; and a few scraps of drapery from Bombay or Trebizond; and one of those inlaid Turkish tables; and one or two stacks of old French armor.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "And a few Bedouin rifles; and a few bits of brasswork from Cairo; and a few scraps of drapery from Bombay or Trebizond; and one of those inlaid Turkish tables; and one or two stacks of old French armor.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading "By all means!" cried Truesdale.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "And a few Bedouin rifles; and a few bits of brasswork from Cairo; and a few scraps of drapery from Bombay or Trebizond; and one of those inlaid Turkish tables; and one or two stacks of old French armor.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading I think with all that help I could do a water-color or so."
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "By all means!" cried Truesdale.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "You're going to do her in oil," declared his aunt, stoutly.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading I think with all that help I could do a water-color or so."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "And a few Bedouin rifles; and a few bits of brasswork from Cairo; and a few scraps of drapery from Bombay or Trebizond; and one of those inlaid Turkish tables; and one or two stacks of old French armor.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "And a few Bedouin rifles; and a few bits of brasswork from Cairo; and a few scraps of drapery from Bombay or Trebizond; and one of those inlaid Turkish tables; and one or two stacks of old French armor.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "And a few Bedouin rifles; and a few bits of brasswork from Cairo; and a few scraps of drapery from Bombay or Trebizond; and one of those inlaid Turkish tables; and one or two stacks of old French armor.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "And a few Bedouin rifles; and a few bits of brasswork from Cairo; and a few scraps of drapery from Bombay or Trebizond; and one of those inlaid Turkish tables; and one or two stacks of old French armor.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "You're going to do her in oil," declared his aunt, stoutly.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading I think with all that help I could do a water-color or so."
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "You're going to do her in oil," declared his aunt, stoutly.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "You're going to do her in oil," declared his aunt, stoutly.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I think with all that help I could do a water-color or so."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "You're going to do her in oil," declared his aunt, stoutly.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "And a few Bedouin rifles; and a few bits of brasswork from Cairo; and a few scraps of drapery from Bombay or Trebizond; and one of those inlaid Turkish tables; and one or two stacks of old French armor.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "By all means!" cried Truesdale.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "And a few Bedouin rifles; and a few bits of brasswork from Cairo; and a few scraps of drapery from Bombay or Trebizond; and one of those inlaid Turkish tables; and one or two stacks of old French armor.
A viscous liquid derived from petroleum or plants, stored in large earthen jars.
From this reading "You're going to do her in oil," declared his aunt, stoutly.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "And a few Bedouin rifles; and a few bits of brasswork from Cairo; and a few scraps of drapery from Bombay or Trebizond; and one of those inlaid Turkish tables; and one or two stacks of old French armor.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "And a few Bedouin rifles; and a few bits of brasswork from Cairo; and a few scraps of drapery from Bombay or Trebizond; and one of those inlaid Turkish tables; and one or two stacks of old French armor.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading "And a few Bedouin rifles; and a few bits of brasswork from Cairo; and a few scraps of drapery from Bombay or Trebizond; and one of those inlaid Turkish tables; and one or two stacks of old French armor.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "And a few Bedouin rifles; and a few bits of brasswork from Cairo; and a few scraps of drapery from Bombay or Trebizond; and one of those inlaid Turkish tables; and one or two stacks of old French armor.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "And a few Bedouin rifles; and a few bits of brasswork from Cairo; and a few scraps of drapery from Bombay or Trebizond; and one of those inlaid Turkish tables; and one or two stacks of old French armor.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading I think with all that help I could do a water-color or so."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "And a few Bedouin rifles; and a few bits of brasswork from Cairo; and a few scraps of drapery from Bombay or Trebizond; and one of those inlaid Turkish tables; and one or two stacks of old French armor.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "You're going to do her in oil," declared his aunt, stoutly.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "And a few Bedouin rifles; and a few bits of brasswork from Cairo; and a few scraps of drapery from Bombay or Trebizond; and one of those inlaid Turkish tables; and one or two stacks of old French armor.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I think with all that help I could do a water-color or so."
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading I think with all that help I could do a water-color or so."
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading "And a few Bedouin rifles; and a few bits of brasswork from Cairo; and a few scraps of drapery from Bombay or Trebizond; and one of those inlaid Turkish tables; and one or two stacks of old French armor.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "You're going to do her in oil," declared his aunt, stoutly.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "And a few Bedouin rifles; and a few bits of brasswork from Cairo; and a few scraps of drapery from Bombay or Trebizond; and one of those inlaid Turkish tables; and one or two stacks of old French armor.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "By all means!" cried Truesdale.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "And a few Bedouin rifles; and a few bits of brasswork from Cairo; and a few scraps of drapery from Bombay or Trebizond; and one of those inlaid Turkish tables; and one or two stacks of old French armor.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "And a few Bedouin rifles; and a few bits of brasswork from Cairo; and a few scraps of drapery from Bombay or Trebizond; and one of those inlaid Turkish tables; and one or two stacks of old French armor.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I think with all that help I could do a water-color or so."
in the company of; together with
From this reading I think with all that help I could do a water-color or so."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "You're going to do her in oil," declared his aunt, stoutly.
