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Chapter IV
The laird remained silent for a while, rubbing his chin, and looking at the tablecloth. Presently he stood up, and going to the sideboard, said: "I'll just take a wash of whisky to clear my thoughts. Will you have some?" "Thank you; I am enjoying your old and excellent port." Mr. Fergus McAlister returned leisurely to the table after his "wash," remained silent a few minutes longer, then lifted his head and said: "I don't see that I am called upon to transport those legs."
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later than; following
From this reading “Mr. Fergus McAlister returned leisurely to the table after his "wash," remained silent a few minutes longer, then lifted his head and said: "I don't see that I am called upon to transport those legs."”
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “Will you have some?"”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “The laird remained silent for a while, rubbing his chin, and looking at the tablecloth.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “Mr. Fergus McAlister returned leisurely to the table after his "wash," remained silent a few minutes longer, then lifted his head and said: "I don't see that I am called upon to transport those legs."”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Presently he stood up, and going to the sideboard, said: "I'll just take a wash of whisky to clear my thoughts.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Presently he stood up, and going to the sideboard, said: "I'll just take a wash of whisky to clear my thoughts.”
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading “Mr. Fergus McAlister returned leisurely to the table after his "wash," remained silent a few minutes longer, then lifted his head and said: "I don't see that I am called upon to transport those legs."”
a formal word for “on”
From this reading “Mr. Fergus McAlister returned leisurely to the table after his "wash," remained silent a few minutes longer, then lifted his head and said: "I don't see that I am called upon to transport those legs."”
during the time that
From this reading “The laird remained silent for a while, rubbing his chin, and looking at the tablecloth.”
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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 The laird remained silent for a while, rubbing his chin, and looking at the tablecloth.
later than; following
From this reading Mr. Fergus McAlister returned leisurely to the table after his "wash," remained silent a few minutes longer, then lifted his head and said: "I don't see that I am called upon to transport those legs."
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "Thank you; I am enjoying your old and excellent port."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The laird remained silent for a while, rubbing his chin, and looking at the tablecloth.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The laird remained silent for a while, rubbing his chin, and looking at the tablecloth.
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From this reading Mr. Fergus McAlister returned leisurely to the table after his "wash," remained silent a few minutes longer, then lifted his head and said: "I don't see that I am called upon to transport those legs."
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From this reading The laird remained silent for a while, rubbing his chin, and looking at the tablecloth.
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From this reading Presently he stood up, and going to the sideboard, said: "I'll just take a wash of whisky to clear my thoughts.
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From this reading Mr. Fergus McAlister returned leisurely to the table after his "wash," remained silent a few minutes longer, then lifted his head and said: "I don't see that I am called upon to transport those legs."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Thank you; I am enjoying your old and excellent port."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Thank you; I am enjoying your old and excellent port."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mr. Fergus McAlister returned leisurely to the table after his "wash," remained silent a few minutes longer, then lifted his head and said: "I don't see that I am called upon to transport those legs."
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From this reading Mr. Fergus McAlister returned leisurely to the table after his "wash," remained silent a few minutes longer, then lifted his head and said: "I don't see that I am called upon to transport those legs."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The laird remained silent for a while, rubbing his chin, and looking at the tablecloth.
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From this reading Presently he stood up, and going to the sideboard, said: "I'll just take a wash of whisky to clear my thoughts.
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Will you have some?"
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Presently he stood up, and going to the sideboard, said: "I'll just take a wash of whisky to clear my thoughts.
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From this reading Mr. Fergus McAlister returned leisurely to the table after his "wash," remained silent a few minutes longer, then lifted his head and said: "I don't see that I am called upon to transport those legs."
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The laird remained silent for a while, rubbing his chin, and looking at the tablecloth.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Thank you; I am enjoying your old and excellent port."
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From this reading Presently he stood up, and going to the sideboard, said: "I'll just take a wash of whisky to clear my thoughts.
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From this reading Presently he stood up, and going to the sideboard, said: "I'll just take a wash of whisky to clear my thoughts.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The laird remained silent for a while, rubbing his chin, and looking at the tablecloth.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mr. Fergus McAlister returned leisurely to the table after his "wash," remained silent a few minutes longer, then lifted his head and said: "I don't see that I am called upon to transport those legs."
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From this reading Mr. Fergus McAlister returned leisurely to the table after his "wash," remained silent a few minutes longer, then lifted his head and said: "I don't see that I am called upon to transport those legs."
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From this reading Mr. Fergus McAlister returned leisurely to the table after his "wash," remained silent a few minutes longer, then lifted his head and said: "I don't see that I am called upon to transport those legs."
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From this reading Mr. Fergus McAlister returned leisurely to the table after his "wash," remained silent a few minutes longer, then lifted his head and said: "I don't see that I am called upon to transport those legs."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The laird remained silent for a while, rubbing his chin, and looking at the tablecloth.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mr. Fergus McAlister returned leisurely to the table after his "wash," remained silent a few minutes longer, then lifted his head and said: "I don't see that I am called upon to transport those legs."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mr. Fergus McAlister returned leisurely to the table after his "wash," remained silent a few minutes longer, then lifted his head and said: "I don't see that I am called upon to transport those legs."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mr. Fergus McAlister returned leisurely to the table after his "wash," remained silent a few minutes longer, then lifted his head and said: "I don't see that I am called upon to transport those legs."
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Presently he stood up, and going to the sideboard, said: "I'll just take a wash of whisky to clear my thoughts.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Presently he stood up, and going to the sideboard, said: "I'll just take a wash of whisky to clear my thoughts.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Thank you; I am enjoying your old and excellent port."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Thank you; I am enjoying your old and excellent port."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Presently he stood up, and going to the sideboard, said: "I'll just take a wash of whisky to clear my thoughts.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading The laird remained silent for a while, rubbing his chin, and looking at the tablecloth.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading Mr. Fergus McAlister returned leisurely to the table after his "wash," remained silent a few minutes longer, then lifted his head and said: "I don't see that I am called upon to transport those legs."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The laird remained silent for a while, rubbing his chin, and looking at the tablecloth.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Presently he stood up, and going to the sideboard, said: "I'll just take a wash of whisky to clear my thoughts.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mr. Fergus McAlister returned leisurely to the table after his "wash," remained silent a few minutes longer, then lifted his head and said: "I don't see that I am called upon to transport those legs."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Presently he stood up, and going to the sideboard, said: "I'll just take a wash of whisky to clear my thoughts.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The laird remained silent for a while, rubbing his chin, and looking at the tablecloth.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Will you have some?"
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Presently he stood up, and going to the sideboard, said: "I'll just take a wash of whisky to clear my thoughts.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mr. Fergus McAlister returned leisurely to the table after his "wash," remained silent a few minutes longer, then lifted his head and said: "I don't see that I am called upon to transport those legs."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The laird remained silent for a while, rubbing his chin, and looking at the tablecloth.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Presently he stood up, and going to the sideboard, said: "I'll just take a wash of whisky to clear my thoughts.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Thank you; I am enjoying your old and excellent port."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Mr. Fergus McAlister returned leisurely to the table after his "wash," remained silent a few minutes longer, then lifted his head and said: "I don't see that I am called upon to transport those legs."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The laird remained silent for a while, rubbing his chin, and looking at the tablecloth.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mr. Fergus McAlister returned leisurely to the table after his "wash," remained silent a few minutes longer, then lifted his head and said: "I don't see that I am called upon to transport those legs."
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Mr. Fergus McAlister returned leisurely to the table after his "wash," remained silent a few minutes longer, then lifted his head and said: "I don't see that I am called upon to transport those legs."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Presently he stood up, and going to the sideboard, said: "I'll just take a wash of whisky to clear my thoughts.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Presently he stood up, and going to the sideboard, said: "I'll just take a wash of whisky to clear my thoughts.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mr. Fergus McAlister returned leisurely to the table after his "wash," remained silent a few minutes longer, then lifted his head and said: "I don't see that I am called upon to transport those legs."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Presently he stood up, and going to the sideboard, said: "I'll just take a wash of whisky to clear my thoughts.
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Mr. Fergus McAlister returned leisurely to the table after his "wash," remained silent a few minutes longer, then lifted his head and said: "I don't see that I am called upon to transport those legs."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Presently he stood up, and going to the sideboard, said: "I'll just take a wash of whisky to clear my thoughts.
during the time that
From this reading The laird remained silent for a while, rubbing his chin, and looking at the tablecloth.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Presently he stood up, and going to the sideboard, said: "I'll just take a wash of whisky to clear my thoughts.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Will you have some?"
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Will you have some?"
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Thank you; I am enjoying your old and excellent port."
