Chapter XIII

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

From this reading We sat on a plush sofa in the parlour of his house in Baker Street.

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From this reading I didn't see how we could do anything else but affirm without being too rank.

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

From this reading Of course, if he feels that way, and you want to make a motion for a rehearing, I'll see what can be done."

any thing at all

From this reading I didn't see how we could do anything else but affirm without being too rank.

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

From this reading "I had a notion Gorse'd be mad," he said, "but it looked to me as if they had it on us, Paret.

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From this reading We sat on a plush sofa in the parlour of his house in Baker Street.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading "I had a notion Gorse'd be mad," he said, "but it looked to me as if they had it on us, Paret.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading I didn't see how we could do anything else but affirm without being too rank.

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From this reading I saw Judge Bering that evening.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading "I had a notion Gorse'd be mad," he said, "but it looked to me as if they had it on us, Paret.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading Of course, if he feels that way, and you want to make a motion for a rehearing, I'll see what can be done."

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading I didn't see how we could do anything else but affirm without being too rank.

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading Of course, if he feels that way, and you want to make a motion for a rehearing, I'll see what can be done."

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From this reading I didn't see how we could do anything else but affirm without being too rank.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading I didn't see how we could do anything else but affirm without being too rank.

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading Of course, if he feels that way, and you want to make a motion for a rehearing, I'll see what can be done."

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From this reading I didn't see how we could do anything else but affirm without being too rank.

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From this reading I saw Judge Bering that evening.

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From this reading Of course, if he feels that way, and you want to make a motion for a rehearing, I'll see what can be done."

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Of course, if he feels that way, and you want to make a motion for a rehearing, I'll see what can be done."

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From this reading "I had a notion Gorse'd be mad," he said, "but it looked to me as if they had it on us, Paret.

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

From this reading "I had a notion Gorse'd be mad," he said, "but it looked to me as if they had it on us, Paret.

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

From this reading "I had a notion Gorse'd be mad," he said, "but it looked to me as if they had it on us, Paret.

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

From this reading We sat on a plush sofa in the parlour of his house in Baker Street.

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From this reading We sat on a plush sofa in the parlour of his house in Baker Street.

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From this reading I didn't see how we could do anything else but affirm without being too rank.

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

From this reading I saw Judge Bering that evening.

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From this reading Of course, if he feels that way, and you want to make a motion for a rehearing, I'll see what can be done."

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading "I had a notion Gorse'd be mad," he said, "but it looked to me as if they had it on us, Paret.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading We sat on a plush sofa in the parlour of his house in Baker Street.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "I had a notion Gorse'd be mad," he said, "but it looked to me as if they had it on us, Paret.

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From this reading I saw Judge Bering that evening.

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading "I had a notion Gorse'd be mad," he said, "but it looked to me as if they had it on us, Paret.

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From this reading "I had a notion Gorse'd be mad," he said, "but it looked to me as if they had it on us, Paret.

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading Of course, if he feels that way, and you want to make a motion for a rehearing, I'll see what can be done."

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

From this reading "I had a notion Gorse'd be mad," he said, "but it looked to me as if they had it on us, Paret.

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From this reading Of course, if he feels that way, and you want to make a motion for a rehearing, I'll see what can be done."

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From this reading "I had a notion Gorse'd be mad," he said, "but it looked to me as if they had it on us, Paret.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading We sat on a plush sofa in the parlour of his house in Baker Street.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading We sat on a plush sofa in the parlour of his house in Baker Street.

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From this reading "I had a notion Gorse'd be mad," he said, "but it looked to me as if they had it on us, Paret.

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

From this reading We sat on a plush sofa in the parlour of his house in Baker Street.

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

From this reading We sat on a plush sofa in the parlour of his house in Baker Street.

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

From this reading I didn't see how we could do anything else but affirm without being too rank.

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

From this reading Of course, if he feels that way, and you want to make a motion for a rehearing, I'll see what can be done."

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

From this reading "I had a notion Gorse'd be mad," he said, "but it looked to me as if they had it on us, Paret.

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

From this reading We sat on a plush sofa in the parlour of his house in Baker Street.

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

From this reading I saw Judge Bering that evening.

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

From this reading I didn't see how we could do anything else but affirm without being too rank.

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

From this reading We sat on a plush sofa in the parlour of his house in Baker Street.

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

From this reading We sat on a plush sofa in the parlour of his house in Baker Street.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading I saw Judge Bering that evening.

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

From this reading We sat on a plush sofa in the parlour of his house in Baker Street.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading "I had a notion Gorse'd be mad," he said, "but it looked to me as if they had it on us, Paret.

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

From this reading "I had a notion Gorse'd be mad," he said, "but it looked to me as if they had it on us, Paret.

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From this reading I didn't see how we could do anything else but affirm without being too rank.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading "I had a notion Gorse'd be mad," he said, "but it looked to me as if they had it on us, Paret.

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From this reading Of course, if he feels that way, and you want to make a motion for a rehearing, I'll see what can be done."

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From this reading Of course, if he feels that way, and you want to make a motion for a rehearing, I'll see what can be done."

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading We sat on a plush sofa in the parlour of his house in Baker Street.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading Of course, if he feels that way, and you want to make a motion for a rehearing, I'll see what can be done."

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading I didn't see how we could do anything else but affirm without being too rank.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading Of course, if he feels that way, and you want to make a motion for a rehearing, I'll see what can be done."