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Chapter XIV
“Why shouldn’t I?” said the stranger, following his thoughts. “You are a student?” he said, addressing Mr. Hinchcliff. “I am—by Correspondence—of the London University,” said Mr. Hinchcliff, with irrepressible pride, and feeling nervously at his tie. “In pursuit of knowledge,” said the stranger, and suddenly took his feet off the seat, put his fist on his knees, and stared at Mr. Hinchcliff as though he had never seen a student before. “Yes,” he said, and flung out an index finger.
Oxford-style entry order: headword, part of speech, US IPA, concise definition, contextual example, audio, and collocations from this reading.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading ““In pursuit of knowledge,” said the stranger, and suddenly took his feet off the seat, put his fist on his knees, and stared at Mr. Hinchcliff as though he had never seen a student before.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading ““I am—by Correspondence—of the London University,” said Mr. Hinchcliff, with irrepressible pride, and feeling nervously at his tie.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading ““In pursuit of knowledge,” said the stranger, and suddenly took his feet off the seat, put his fist on his knees, and stared at Mr. Hinchcliff as though he had never seen a student before.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading ““In pursuit of knowledge,” said the stranger, and suddenly took his feet off the seat, put his fist on his knees, and stared at Mr. Hinchcliff as though he had never seen a student before.”
in spite of the fact that
From this reading ““In pursuit of knowledge,” said the stranger, and suddenly took his feet off the seat, put his fist on his knees, and stared at Mr. Hinchcliff as though he had never seen a student before.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading ““In pursuit of knowledge,” said the stranger, and suddenly took his feet off the seat, put his fist on his knees, and stared at Mr. Hinchcliff as though he had never seen a student before.”
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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 “You are a student?” he said, addressing Mr. Hinchcliff.
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From this reading “You are a student?” he said, addressing Mr. Hinchcliff.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading “I am—by Correspondence—of the London University,” said Mr. Hinchcliff, with irrepressible pride, and feeling nervously at his tie.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading “Yes,” he said, and flung out an index finger.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “I am—by Correspondence—of the London University,” said Mr. Hinchcliff, with irrepressible pride, and feeling nervously at his tie.
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “You are a student?” he said, addressing Mr. Hinchcliff.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “In pursuit of knowledge,” said the stranger, and suddenly took his feet off the seat, put his fist on his knees, and stared at Mr. Hinchcliff as though he had never seen a student before.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading “I am—by Correspondence—of the London University,” said Mr. Hinchcliff, with irrepressible pride, and feeling nervously at his tie.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading “In pursuit of knowledge,” said the stranger, and suddenly took his feet off the seat, put his fist on his knees, and stared at Mr. Hinchcliff as though he had never seen a student before.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading “I am—by Correspondence—of the London University,” said Mr. Hinchcliff, with irrepressible pride, and feeling nervously at his tie.
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From this reading “I am—by Correspondence—of the London University,” said Mr. Hinchcliff, with irrepressible pride, and feeling nervously at his tie.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “I am—by Correspondence—of the London University,” said Mr. Hinchcliff, with irrepressible pride, and feeling nervously at his tie.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “In pursuit of knowledge,” said the stranger, and suddenly took his feet off the seat, put his fist on his knees, and stared at Mr. Hinchcliff as though he had never seen a student before.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Yes,” he said, and flung out an index finger.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “In pursuit of knowledge,” said the stranger, and suddenly took his feet off the seat, put his fist on his knees, and stared at Mr. Hinchcliff as though he had never seen a student before.
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From this reading “Yes,” he said, and flung out an index finger.
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From this reading “Why shouldn’t I?” said the stranger, following his thoughts.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading “In pursuit of knowledge,” said the stranger, and suddenly took his feet off the seat, put his fist on his knees, and stared at Mr. Hinchcliff as though he had never seen a student before.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “You are a student?” he said, addressing Mr. Hinchcliff.
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From this reading “You are a student?” he said, addressing Mr. Hinchcliff.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading “Why shouldn’t I?” said the stranger, following his thoughts.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “Why shouldn’t I?” said the stranger, following his thoughts.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “In pursuit of knowledge,” said the stranger, and suddenly took his feet off the seat, put his fist on his knees, and stared at Mr. Hinchcliff as though he had never seen a student before.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Yes,” he said, and flung out an index finger.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “I am—by Correspondence—of the London University,” said Mr. Hinchcliff, with irrepressible pride, and feeling nervously at his tie.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “In pursuit of knowledge,” said the stranger, and suddenly took his feet off the seat, put his fist on his knees, and stared at Mr. Hinchcliff as though he had never seen a student before.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “In pursuit of knowledge,” said the stranger, and suddenly took his feet off the seat, put his fist on his knees, and stared at Mr. Hinchcliff as though he had never seen a student before.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “I am—by Correspondence—of the London University,” said Mr. Hinchcliff, with irrepressible pride, and feeling nervously at his tie.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “You are a student?” he said, addressing Mr. Hinchcliff.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “I am—by Correspondence—of the London University,” said Mr. Hinchcliff, with irrepressible pride, and feeling nervously at his tie.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “In pursuit of knowledge,” said the stranger, and suddenly took his feet off the seat, put his fist on his knees, and stared at Mr. Hinchcliff as though he had never seen a student before.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “I am—by Correspondence—of the London University,” said Mr. Hinchcliff, with irrepressible pride, and feeling nervously at his tie.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “In pursuit of knowledge,” said the stranger, and suddenly took his feet off the seat, put his fist on his knees, and stared at Mr. Hinchcliff as though he had never seen a student before.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading “In pursuit of knowledge,” said the stranger, and suddenly took his feet off the seat, put his fist on his knees, and stared at Mr. Hinchcliff as though he had never seen a student before.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Yes,” he said, and flung out an index finger.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “I am—by Correspondence—of the London University,” said Mr. Hinchcliff, with irrepressible pride, and feeling nervously at his tie.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “In pursuit of knowledge,” said the stranger, and suddenly took his feet off the seat, put his fist on his knees, and stared at Mr. Hinchcliff as though he had never seen a student before.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “In pursuit of knowledge,” said the stranger, and suddenly took his feet off the seat, put his fist on his knees, and stared at Mr. Hinchcliff as though he had never seen a student before.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Why shouldn’t I?” said the stranger, following his thoughts.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “In pursuit of knowledge,” said the stranger, and suddenly took his feet off the seat, put his fist on his knees, and stared at Mr. Hinchcliff as though he had never seen a student before.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “In pursuit of knowledge,” said the stranger, and suddenly took his feet off the seat, put his fist on his knees, and stared at Mr. Hinchcliff as though he had never seen a student before.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Why shouldn’t I?” said the stranger, following his thoughts.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “In pursuit of knowledge,” said the stranger, and suddenly took his feet off the seat, put his fist on his knees, and stared at Mr. Hinchcliff as though he had never seen a student before.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Why shouldn’t I?” said the stranger, following his thoughts.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “You are a student?” he said, addressing Mr. Hinchcliff.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “In pursuit of knowledge,” said the stranger, and suddenly took his feet off the seat, put his fist on his knees, and stared at Mr. Hinchcliff as though he had never seen a student before.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “Why shouldn’t I?” said the stranger, following his thoughts.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading “In pursuit of knowledge,” said the stranger, and suddenly took his feet off the seat, put his fist on his knees, and stared at Mr. Hinchcliff as though he had never seen a student before.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Why shouldn’t I?” said the stranger, following his thoughts.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “I am—by Correspondence—of the London University,” said Mr. Hinchcliff, with irrepressible pride, and feeling nervously at his tie.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “In pursuit of knowledge,” said the stranger, and suddenly took his feet off the seat, put his fist on his knees, and stared at Mr. Hinchcliff as though he had never seen a student before.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “I am—by Correspondence—of the London University,” said Mr. Hinchcliff, with irrepressible pride, and feeling nervously at his tie.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Why shouldn’t I?” said the stranger, following his thoughts.
in the company of; together with
From this reading “I am—by Correspondence—of the London University,” said Mr. Hinchcliff, with irrepressible pride, and feeling nervously at his tie.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Yes,” he said, and flung out an index finger.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “You are a student?” he said, addressing Mr. Hinchcliff.
