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Chapter XIX
"He always had that," I remarked. "How did they take it?" "Well, they didn't like it much, but I think most of them had a respect for him. I know I did. He has a whole lot of assurance, an air of knowing what he's talking about, and apparently he doesn't give a continental whether he's popular or not.
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on the subject of; concerning
From this reading “He has a whole lot of assurance, an air of knowing what he's talking about, and apparently he doesn't give a continental whether he's popular or not.”
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “He has a whole lot of assurance, an air of knowing what he's talking about, and apparently he doesn't give a continental whether he's popular or not.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “I know I did.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"How did they take it?"”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"Well, they didn't like it much, but I think most of them had a respect for him.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"Well, they didn't like it much, but I think most of them had a respect for him.”
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading “He has a whole lot of assurance, an air of knowing what he's talking about, and apparently he doesn't give a continental whether he's popular or not.”
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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 "Well, they didn't like it much, but I think most of them had a respect for him.
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading He has a whole lot of assurance, an air of knowing what he's talking about, and apparently he doesn't give a continental whether he's popular or not.
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From this reading He has a whole lot of assurance, an air of knowing what he's talking about, and apparently he doesn't give a continental whether he's popular or not.
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From this reading "He always had that," I remarked.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He has a whole lot of assurance, an air of knowing what he's talking about, and apparently he doesn't give a continental whether he's popular or not.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He has a whole lot of assurance, an air of knowing what he's talking about, and apparently he doesn't give a continental whether he's popular or not.
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From this reading He has a whole lot of assurance, an air of knowing what he's talking about, and apparently he doesn't give a continental whether he's popular or not.
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From this reading He has a whole lot of assurance, an air of knowing what he's talking about, and apparently he doesn't give a continental whether he's popular or not.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "Well, they didn't like it much, but I think most of them had a respect for him.
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From this reading He has a whole lot of assurance, an air of knowing what he's talking about, and apparently he doesn't give a continental whether he's popular or not.
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading "How did they take it?"
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From this reading "Well, they didn't like it much, but I think most of them had a respect for him.
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From this reading He has a whole lot of assurance, an air of knowing what he's talking about, and apparently he doesn't give a continental whether he's popular or not.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "Well, they didn't like it much, but I think most of them had a respect for him.
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From this reading He has a whole lot of assurance, an air of knowing what he's talking about, and apparently he doesn't give a continental whether he's popular or not.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "He always had that," I remarked.
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He has a whole lot of assurance, an air of knowing what he's talking about, and apparently he doesn't give a continental whether he's popular or not.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "He always had that," I remarked.
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From this reading He has a whole lot of assurance, an air of knowing what he's talking about, and apparently he doesn't give a continental whether he's popular or not.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Well, they didn't like it much, but I think most of them had a respect for him.
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From this reading "How did they take it?"
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "He always had that," I remarked.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "How did they take it?"
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading I know I did.
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From this reading He has a whole lot of assurance, an air of knowing what he's talking about, and apparently he doesn't give a continental whether he's popular or not.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Well, they didn't like it much, but I think most of them had a respect for him.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He has a whole lot of assurance, an air of knowing what he's talking about, and apparently he doesn't give a continental whether he's popular or not.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Well, they didn't like it much, but I think most of them had a respect for him.
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From this reading "Well, they didn't like it much, but I think most of them had a respect for him.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He has a whole lot of assurance, an air of knowing what he's talking about, and apparently he doesn't give a continental whether he's popular or not.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Well, they didn't like it much, but I think most of them had a respect for him.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading He has a whole lot of assurance, an air of knowing what he's talking about, and apparently he doesn't give a continental whether he's popular or not.
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From this reading He has a whole lot of assurance, an air of knowing what he's talking about, and apparently he doesn't give a continental whether he's popular or not.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "He always had that," I remarked.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Well, they didn't like it much, but I think most of them had a respect for him.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "How did they take it?"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He has a whole lot of assurance, an air of knowing what he's talking about, and apparently he doesn't give a continental whether he's popular or not.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "He always had that," I remarked.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading "Well, they didn't like it much, but I think most of them had a respect for him.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "How did they take it?"
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "Well, they didn't like it much, but I think most of them had a respect for him.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Well, they didn't like it much, but I think most of them had a respect for him.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading He has a whole lot of assurance, an air of knowing what he's talking about, and apparently he doesn't give a continental whether he's popular or not.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading He has a whole lot of assurance, an air of knowing what he's talking about, and apparently he doesn't give a continental whether he's popular or not.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He has a whole lot of assurance, an air of knowing what he's talking about, and apparently he doesn't give a continental whether he's popular or not.
