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Chapter XXXI
MOON BLINDNESS "No need to shave this off now." Gerald was standing next morning in front of his dressing-glass, and referred to his pointed beard. He had intended shaving as a disguise in case of any bother with the now dead dentist. He had not seen what could arise--what the dentist would dare to do--but the detective's failure to go back for his prisoner would naturally excite suspicion in the dentist's breast. Now--well, that breast was cold.
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the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading “He had not seen what could arise--what the dentist would dare to do--but the detective's failure to go back for his prisoner would naturally excite suspicion in the dentist's breast.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “He had intended shaving as a disguise in case of any bother with the now dead dentist.”
A means of altering one's appearance to conceal one's identity.
From this reading “He had intended shaving as a disguise in case of any bother with the now dead dentist.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Gerald was standing next morning in front of his dressing-glass, and referred to his pointed beard.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “MOON BLINDNESS "No need to shave this off now."”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Gerald was standing next morning in front of his dressing-glass, and referred to his pointed beard.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “Gerald was standing next morning in front of his dressing-glass, and referred to his pointed beard.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Now--well, that breast was cold.”
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading “He had not seen what could arise--what the dentist would dare to do--but the detective's failure to go back for his prisoner would naturally excite suspicion in the dentist's breast.”
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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 He had intended shaving as a disguise in case of any bother with the now dead dentist.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Gerald was standing next morning in front of his dressing-glass, and referred to his pointed beard.
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From this reading He had intended shaving as a disguise in case of any bother with the now dead dentist.
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From this reading He had not seen what could arise--what the dentist would dare to do--but the detective's failure to go back for his prisoner would naturally excite suspicion in the dentist's breast.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He had intended shaving as a disguise in case of any bother with the now dead dentist.
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From this reading He had not seen what could arise--what the dentist would dare to do--but the detective's failure to go back for his prisoner would naturally excite suspicion in the dentist's breast.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Gerald was standing next morning in front of his dressing-glass, and referred to his pointed beard.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading MOON BLINDNESS "No need to shave this off now."
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From this reading He had intended shaving as a disguise in case of any bother with the now dead dentist.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He had not seen what could arise--what the dentist would dare to do--but the detective's failure to go back for his prisoner would naturally excite suspicion in the dentist's breast.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He had not seen what could arise--what the dentist would dare to do--but the detective's failure to go back for his prisoner would naturally excite suspicion in the dentist's breast.
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From this reading He had intended shaving as a disguise in case of any bother with the now dead dentist.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Now--well, that breast was cold.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He had not seen what could arise--what the dentist would dare to do--but the detective's failure to go back for his prisoner would naturally excite suspicion in the dentist's breast.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He had not seen what could arise--what the dentist would dare to do--but the detective's failure to go back for his prisoner would naturally excite suspicion in the dentist's breast.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading He had intended shaving as a disguise in case of any bother with the now dead dentist.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He had intended shaving as a disguise in case of any bother with the now dead dentist.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He had not seen what could arise--what the dentist would dare to do--but the detective's failure to go back for his prisoner would naturally excite suspicion in the dentist's breast.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He had not seen what could arise--what the dentist would dare to do--but the detective's failure to go back for his prisoner would naturally excite suspicion in the dentist's breast.
A means of altering one's appearance to conceal one's identity.
From this reading He had intended shaving as a disguise in case of any bother with the now dead dentist.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading He had not seen what could arise--what the dentist would dare to do--but the detective's failure to go back for his prisoner would naturally excite suspicion in the dentist's breast.
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From this reading Gerald was standing next morning in front of his dressing-glass, and referred to his pointed beard.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He had not seen what could arise--what the dentist would dare to do--but the detective's failure to go back for his prisoner would naturally excite suspicion in the dentist's breast.
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From this reading He had not seen what could arise--what the dentist would dare to do--but the detective's failure to go back for his prisoner would naturally excite suspicion in the dentist's breast.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He had not seen what could arise--what the dentist would dare to do--but the detective's failure to go back for his prisoner would naturally excite suspicion in the dentist's breast.
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From this reading Gerald was standing next morning in front of his dressing-glass, and referred to his pointed beard.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Gerald was standing next morning in front of his dressing-glass, and referred to his pointed beard.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He had not seen what could arise--what the dentist would dare to do--but the detective's failure to go back for his prisoner would naturally excite suspicion in the dentist's breast.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had intended shaving as a disguise in case of any bother with the now dead dentist.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had intended shaving as a disguise in case of any bother with the now dead dentist.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Gerald was standing next morning in front of his dressing-glass, and referred to his pointed beard.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Gerald was standing next morning in front of his dressing-glass, and referred to his pointed beard.
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From this reading He had intended shaving as a disguise in case of any bother with the now dead dentist.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading MOON BLINDNESS "No need to shave this off now."
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Gerald was standing next morning in front of his dressing-glass, and referred to his pointed beard.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He had not seen what could arise--what the dentist would dare to do--but the detective's failure to go back for his prisoner would naturally excite suspicion in the dentist's breast.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading MOON BLINDNESS "No need to shave this off now."
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Gerald was standing next morning in front of his dressing-glass, and referred to his pointed beard.
not any; not one
From this reading MOON BLINDNESS "No need to shave this off now."
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He had not seen what could arise--what the dentist would dare to do--but the detective's failure to go back for his prisoner would naturally excite suspicion in the dentist's breast.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading MOON BLINDNESS "No need to shave this off now."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Gerald was standing next morning in front of his dressing-glass, and referred to his pointed beard.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading MOON BLINDNESS "No need to shave this off now."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Gerald was standing next morning in front of his dressing-glass, and referred to his pointed beard.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He had not seen what could arise--what the dentist would dare to do--but the detective's failure to go back for his prisoner would naturally excite suspicion in the dentist's breast.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Gerald was standing next morning in front of his dressing-glass, and referred to his pointed beard.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He had not seen what could arise--what the dentist would dare to do--but the detective's failure to go back for his prisoner would naturally excite suspicion in the dentist's breast.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading MOON BLINDNESS "No need to shave this off now."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He had intended shaving as a disguise in case of any bother with the now dead dentist.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading Gerald was standing next morning in front of his dressing-glass, and referred to his pointed beard.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He had not seen what could arise--what the dentist would dare to do--but the detective's failure to go back for his prisoner would naturally excite suspicion in the dentist's breast.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Now--well, that breast was cold.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He had intended shaving as a disguise in case of any bother with the now dead dentist.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading MOON BLINDNESS "No need to shave this off now."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading MOON BLINDNESS "No need to shave this off now."
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Gerald was standing next morning in front of his dressing-glass, and referred to his pointed beard.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Now--well, that breast was cold.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading He had not seen what could arise--what the dentist would dare to do--but the detective's failure to go back for his prisoner would naturally excite suspicion in the dentist's breast.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He had intended shaving as a disguise in case of any bother with the now dead dentist.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He had not seen what could arise--what the dentist would dare to do--but the detective's failure to go back for his prisoner would naturally excite suspicion in the dentist's breast.
