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Chapter XXVI
A STRANGE DEVELOPMENT. Doctor Stephen Follansbee walked along at a slow pace, but his movements were not characteristic. His hands were not folded behind him, and his head was erect, as if he were peering into the distance in front, instead of casting his eyes on the ground as he usually did. He had walked down Amsterdam Avenue for several blocks when a faint monosyllable issued from his lips. “Ah!” he murmured, and sightly quickened his pace.
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following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading “Doctor Stephen Follansbee walked along at a slow pace, but his movements were not characteristic.”
at or toward the back of something
From this reading “His hands were not folded behind him, and his head was erect, as if he were peering into the distance in front, instead of casting his eyes on the ground as he usually did.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Doctor Stephen Follansbee walked along at a slow pace, but his movements were not characteristic.”
members of a ship’s crew
From this reading “His hands were not folded behind him, and his head was erect, as if he were peering into the distance in front, instead of casting his eyes on the ground as he usually did.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “He had walked down Amsterdam Avenue for several blocks when a faint monosyllable issued from his lips.”
looking closely or carefully
From this reading “His hands were not folded behind him, and his head was erect, as if he were peering into the distance in front, instead of casting his eyes on the ground as he usually did.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “He had walked down Amsterdam Avenue for several blocks when a faint monosyllable issued from his lips.”
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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 A STRANGE DEVELOPMENT.
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From this reading “Ah!” he murmured, and sightly quickened his pace.
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading Doctor Stephen Follansbee walked along at a slow pace, but his movements were not characteristic.
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From this reading He had walked down Amsterdam Avenue for several blocks when a faint monosyllable issued from his lips.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading His hands were not folded behind him, and his head was erect, as if he were peering into the distance in front, instead of casting his eyes on the ground as he usually did.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading His hands were not folded behind him, and his head was erect, as if he were peering into the distance in front, instead of casting his eyes on the ground as he usually did.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Doctor Stephen Follansbee walked along at a slow pace, but his movements were not characteristic.
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From this reading He had walked down Amsterdam Avenue for several blocks when a faint monosyllable issued from his lips.
at or toward the back of something
From this reading His hands were not folded behind him, and his head was erect, as if he were peering into the distance in front, instead of casting his eyes on the ground as he usually did.
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From this reading He had walked down Amsterdam Avenue for several blocks when a faint monosyllable issued from his lips.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Doctor Stephen Follansbee walked along at a slow pace, but his movements were not characteristic.
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From this reading His hands were not folded behind him, and his head was erect, as if he were peering into the distance in front, instead of casting his eyes on the ground as he usually did.
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From this reading Doctor Stephen Follansbee walked along at a slow pace, but his movements were not characteristic.
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From this reading A STRANGE DEVELOPMENT.
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading His hands were not folded behind him, and his head was erect, as if he were peering into the distance in front, instead of casting his eyes on the ground as he usually did.
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From this reading His hands were not folded behind him, and his head was erect, as if he were peering into the distance in front, instead of casting his eyes on the ground as he usually did.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Doctor Stephen Follansbee walked along at a slow pace, but his movements were not characteristic.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He had walked down Amsterdam Avenue for several blocks when a faint monosyllable issued from his lips.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading His hands were not folded behind him, and his head was erect, as if he were peering into the distance in front, instead of casting his eyes on the ground as he usually did.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading His hands were not folded behind him, and his head was erect, as if he were peering into the distance in front, instead of casting his eyes on the ground as he usually did.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He had walked down Amsterdam Avenue for several blocks when a faint monosyllable issued from his lips.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading His hands were not folded behind him, and his head was erect, as if he were peering into the distance in front, instead of casting his eyes on the ground as he usually did.
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From this reading Doctor Stephen Follansbee walked along at a slow pace, but his movements were not characteristic.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He had walked down Amsterdam Avenue for several blocks when a faint monosyllable issued from his lips.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He had walked down Amsterdam Avenue for several blocks when a faint monosyllable issued from his lips.
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From this reading His hands were not folded behind him, and his head was erect, as if he were peering into the distance in front, instead of casting his eyes on the ground as he usually did.
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From this reading His hands were not folded behind him, and his head was erect, as if he were peering into the distance in front, instead of casting his eyes on the ground as he usually did.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had walked down Amsterdam Avenue for several blocks when a faint monosyllable issued from his lips.
members of a ship’s crew
From this reading His hands were not folded behind him, and his head was erect, as if he were peering into the distance in front, instead of casting his eyes on the ground as he usually did.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading His hands were not folded behind him, and his head was erect, as if he were peering into the distance in front, instead of casting his eyes on the ground as he usually did.
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From this reading His hands were not folded behind him, and his head was erect, as if he were peering into the distance in front, instead of casting his eyes on the ground as he usually did.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading His hands were not folded behind him, and his head was erect, as if he were peering into the distance in front, instead of casting his eyes on the ground as he usually did.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Doctor Stephen Follansbee walked along at a slow pace, but his movements were not characteristic.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading His hands were not folded behind him, and his head was erect, as if he were peering into the distance in front, instead of casting his eyes on the ground as he usually did.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading His hands were not folded behind him, and his head was erect, as if he were peering into the distance in front, instead of casting his eyes on the ground as he usually did.
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From this reading His hands were not folded behind him, and his head was erect, as if he were peering into the distance in front, instead of casting his eyes on the ground as he usually did.
moving to the inside of something
From this reading His hands were not folded behind him, and his head was erect, as if he were peering into the distance in front, instead of casting his eyes on the ground as he usually did.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading He had walked down Amsterdam Avenue for several blocks when a faint monosyllable issued from his lips.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He had walked down Amsterdam Avenue for several blocks when a faint monosyllable issued from his lips.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He had walked down Amsterdam Avenue for several blocks when a faint monosyllable issued from his lips.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Doctor Stephen Follansbee walked along at a slow pace, but his movements were not characteristic.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Ah!” he murmured, and sightly quickened his pace.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Doctor Stephen Follansbee walked along at a slow pace, but his movements were not characteristic.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading His hands were not folded behind him, and his head was erect, as if he were peering into the distance in front, instead of casting his eyes on the ground as he usually did.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading His hands were not folded behind him, and his head was erect, as if he were peering into the distance in front, instead of casting his eyes on the ground as he usually did.
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From this reading Doctor Stephen Follansbee walked along at a slow pace, but his movements were not characteristic.
looking closely or carefully
From this reading His hands were not folded behind him, and his head was erect, as if he were peering into the distance in front, instead of casting his eyes on the ground as he usually did.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Ah!” he murmured, and sightly quickened his pace.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He had walked down Amsterdam Avenue for several blocks when a faint monosyllable issued from his lips.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Ah!” he murmured, and sightly quickened his pace.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Doctor Stephen Follansbee walked along at a slow pace, but his movements were not characteristic.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Doctor Stephen Follansbee walked along at a slow pace, but his movements were not characteristic.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A STRANGE DEVELOPMENT.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading His hands were not folded behind him, and his head was erect, as if he were peering into the distance in front, instead of casting his eyes on the ground as he usually did.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading His hands were not folded behind him, and his head was erect, as if he were peering into the distance in front, instead of casting his eyes on the ground as he usually did.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Doctor Stephen Follansbee walked along at a slow pace, but his movements were not characteristic.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading His hands were not folded behind him, and his head was erect, as if he were peering into the distance in front, instead of casting his eyes on the ground as he usually did.
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Doctor Stephen Follansbee walked along at a slow pace, but his movements were not characteristic.
at the time that
From this reading He had walked down Amsterdam Avenue for several blocks when a faint monosyllable issued from his lips.
