Chapter VII

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading He waited a few minutes, and then ventured to accost the intruder again.

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From this reading He waited a few minutes, and then ventured to accost the intruder again.

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading He waited a few minutes, and then ventured to accost the intruder again.

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading “_Can’t_ you let me alone!

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading Stephen now observed that the man’s pants were clinging unnaturally close to his legs, as though he had been fording the river for scientific or other purposes, and that his entire appearance was woebegone.

a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage

From this reading Stephen now observed that the man’s pants were clinging unnaturally close to his legs, as though he had been fording the river for scientific or other purposes, and that his entire appearance was woebegone.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading Stephen now observed that the man’s pants were clinging unnaturally close to his legs, as though he had been fording the river for scientific or other purposes, and that his entire appearance was woebegone.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Stephen now observed that the man’s pants were clinging unnaturally close to his legs, as though he had been fording the river for scientific or other purposes, and that his entire appearance was woebegone.

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From this reading “This is a miserable fire, sir,” he said, “and I think there is a good big bright one on shore.”

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From this reading “This is a miserable fire, sir,” he said, “and I think there is a good big bright one on shore.”

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading “_Can’t_ you let me alone!

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Stephen now observed that the man’s pants were clinging unnaturally close to his legs, as though he had been fording the river for scientific or other purposes, and that his entire appearance was woebegone.

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From this reading Stephen now observed that the man’s pants were clinging unnaturally close to his legs, as though he had been fording the river for scientific or other purposes, and that his entire appearance was woebegone.

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From this reading There is no one here except _you_, and I _must_ dry these clothes.”

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading There is no one here except _you_, and I _must_ dry these clothes.”

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From this reading Stephen now observed that the man’s pants were clinging unnaturally close to his legs, as though he had been fording the river for scientific or other purposes, and that his entire appearance was woebegone.

apart from; not including

From this reading There is no one here except _you_, and I _must_ dry these clothes.”

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From this reading He waited a few minutes, and then ventured to accost the intruder again.

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From this reading “This is a miserable fire, sir,” he said, “and I think there is a good big bright one on shore.”

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Stephen now observed that the man’s pants were clinging unnaturally close to his legs, as though he had been fording the river for scientific or other purposes, and that his entire appearance was woebegone.

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From this reading Stephen now observed that the man’s pants were clinging unnaturally close to his legs, as though he had been fording the river for scientific or other purposes, and that his entire appearance was woebegone.

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading “This is a miserable fire, sir,” he said, “and I think there is a good big bright one on shore.”

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading Stephen now observed that the man’s pants were clinging unnaturally close to his legs, as though he had been fording the river for scientific or other purposes, and that his entire appearance was woebegone.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Stephen now observed that the man’s pants were clinging unnaturally close to his legs, as though he had been fording the river for scientific or other purposes, and that his entire appearance was woebegone.

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading There is no one here except _you_, and I _must_ dry these clothes.”

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading Stephen now observed that the man’s pants were clinging unnaturally close to his legs, as though he had been fording the river for scientific or other purposes, and that his entire appearance was woebegone.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading “This is a miserable fire, sir,” he said, “and I think there is a good big bright one on shore.”

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From this reading He waited a few minutes, and then ventured to accost the intruder again.

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading “This is a miserable fire, sir,” he said, “and I think there is a good big bright one on shore.”

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From this reading Stephen now observed that the man’s pants were clinging unnaturally close to his legs, as though he had been fording the river for scientific or other purposes, and that his entire appearance was woebegone.

used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker

From this reading “_Can’t_ you let me alone!

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From this reading Stephen now observed that the man’s pants were clinging unnaturally close to his legs, as though he had been fording the river for scientific or other purposes, and that his entire appearance was woebegone.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading “_Can’t_ you let me alone!

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From this reading He waited a few minutes, and then ventured to accost the intruder again.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading “This is a miserable fire, sir,” he said, “and I think there is a good big bright one on shore.”

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading There is no one here except _you_, and I _must_ dry these clothes.”

not any; not one

From this reading There is no one here except _you_, and I _must_ dry these clothes.”

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From this reading Stephen now observed that the man’s pants were clinging unnaturally close to his legs, as though he had been fording the river for scientific or other purposes, and that his entire appearance was woebegone.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Stephen now observed that the man’s pants were clinging unnaturally close to his legs, as though he had been fording the river for scientific or other purposes, and that his entire appearance was woebegone.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading “This is a miserable fire, sir,” he said, “and I think there is a good big bright one on shore.”

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading “This is a miserable fire, sir,” he said, “and I think there is a good big bright one on shore.”

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Stephen now observed that the man’s pants were clinging unnaturally close to his legs, as though he had been fording the river for scientific or other purposes, and that his entire appearance was woebegone.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Stephen now observed that the man’s pants were clinging unnaturally close to his legs, as though he had been fording the river for scientific or other purposes, and that his entire appearance was woebegone.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Stephen now observed that the man’s pants were clinging unnaturally close to his legs, as though he had been fording the river for scientific or other purposes, and that his entire appearance was woebegone.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Stephen now observed that the man’s pants were clinging unnaturally close to his legs, as though he had been fording the river for scientific or other purposes, and that his entire appearance was woebegone.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Stephen now observed that the man’s pants were clinging unnaturally close to his legs, as though he had been fording the river for scientific or other purposes, and that his entire appearance was woebegone.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading “This is a miserable fire, sir,” he said, “and I think there is a good big bright one on shore.”

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Stephen now observed that the man’s pants were clinging unnaturally close to his legs, as though he had been fording the river for scientific or other purposes, and that his entire appearance was woebegone.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading “This is a miserable fire, sir,” he said, “and I think there is a good big bright one on shore.”

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading “This is a miserable fire, sir,” he said, “and I think there is a good big bright one on shore.”

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Stephen now observed that the man’s pants were clinging unnaturally close to his legs, as though he had been fording the river for scientific or other purposes, and that his entire appearance was woebegone.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Stephen now observed that the man’s pants were clinging unnaturally close to his legs, as though he had been fording the river for scientific or other purposes, and that his entire appearance was woebegone.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading Stephen now observed that the man’s pants were clinging unnaturally close to his legs, as though he had been fording the river for scientific or other purposes, and that his entire appearance was woebegone.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading He waited a few minutes, and then ventured to accost the intruder again.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading “This is a miserable fire, sir,” he said, “and I think there is a good big bright one on shore.”

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading There is no one here except _you_, and I _must_ dry these clothes.”

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading “This is a miserable fire, sir,” he said, “and I think there is a good big bright one on shore.”

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading “This is a miserable fire, sir,” he said, “and I think there is a good big bright one on shore.”

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Stephen now observed that the man’s pants were clinging unnaturally close to his legs, as though he had been fording the river for scientific or other purposes, and that his entire appearance was woebegone.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading Stephen now observed that the man’s pants were clinging unnaturally close to his legs, as though he had been fording the river for scientific or other purposes, and that his entire appearance was woebegone.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Stephen now observed that the man’s pants were clinging unnaturally close to his legs, as though he had been fording the river for scientific or other purposes, and that his entire appearance was woebegone.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading He waited a few minutes, and then ventured to accost the intruder again.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading He waited a few minutes, and then ventured to accost the intruder again.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Stephen now observed that the man’s pants were clinging unnaturally close to his legs, as though he had been fording the river for scientific or other purposes, and that his entire appearance was woebegone.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading Stephen now observed that the man’s pants were clinging unnaturally close to his legs, as though he had been fording the river for scientific or other purposes, and that his entire appearance was woebegone.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Stephen now observed that the man’s pants were clinging unnaturally close to his legs, as though he had been fording the river for scientific or other purposes, and that his entire appearance was woebegone.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading “_Can’t_ you let me alone!