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Chapter VI
"He is happy whose circumstances suit his temper; but he is more excellent who can suit his temper to any circumstances." "The idea of _your_ having a ward! I could quite as soon imagine your having a wife," says Hardinge. He knocks the ash off his cigar, and after meditating for a moment, leans back in his chair and gives way to irrepressible mirth. "I don't see why I shouldn't have a wife as well as another," says the professor, idly tapping his forefinger on the table near him.
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later than; following
From this reading “He knocks the ash off his cigar, and after meditating for a moment, leans back in his chair and gives way to irrepressible mirth.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “"I don't see why I shouldn't have a wife as well as another," says the professor, idly tapping his forefinger on the table near him.”
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading “I could quite as soon imagine your having a wife," says Hardinge.”
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “"I don't see why I shouldn't have a wife as well as another," says the professor, idly tapping his forefinger on the table near him.”
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading “"The idea of _your_ having a ward!”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “I could quite as soon imagine your having a wife," says Hardinge.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “I could quite as soon imagine your having a wife," says Hardinge.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “I could quite as soon imagine your having a wife," says Hardinge.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"I don't see why I shouldn't have a wife as well as another," says the professor, idly tapping his forefinger on the table near him.”
belonging to which person
From this reading “"He is happy whose circumstances suit his temper; but he is more excellent who can suit his temper to any circumstances."”
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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 idea of _your_ having a ward!
later than; following
From this reading He knocks the ash off his cigar, and after meditating for a moment, leans back in his chair and gives way to irrepressible mirth.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He knocks the ash off his cigar, and after meditating for a moment, leans back in his chair and gives way to irrepressible mirth.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading "I don't see why I shouldn't have a wife as well as another," says the professor, idly tapping his forefinger on the table near him.
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From this reading "He is happy whose circumstances suit his temper; but he is more excellent who can suit his temper to any circumstances."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading I could quite as soon imagine your having a wife," says Hardinge.
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From this reading He knocks the ash off his cigar, and after meditating for a moment, leans back in his chair and gives way to irrepressible mirth.
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From this reading He knocks the ash off his cigar, and after meditating for a moment, leans back in his chair and gives way to irrepressible mirth.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "He is happy whose circumstances suit his temper; but he is more excellent who can suit his temper to any circumstances."
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "He is happy whose circumstances suit his temper; but he is more excellent who can suit his temper to any circumstances."
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From this reading He knocks the ash off his cigar, and after meditating for a moment, leans back in his chair and gives way to irrepressible mirth.
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From this reading He knocks the ash off his cigar, and after meditating for a moment, leans back in his chair and gives way to irrepressible mirth.
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From this reading "He is happy whose circumstances suit his temper; but he is more excellent who can suit his temper to any circumstances."
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading I could quite as soon imagine your having a wife," says Hardinge.
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From this reading "I don't see why I shouldn't have a wife as well as another," says the professor, idly tapping his forefinger on the table near him.
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From this reading "He is happy whose circumstances suit his temper; but he is more excellent who can suit his temper to any circumstances."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He knocks the ash off his cigar, and after meditating for a moment, leans back in his chair and gives way to irrepressible mirth.
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From this reading "I don't see why I shouldn't have a wife as well as another," says the professor, idly tapping his forefinger on the table near him.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He knocks the ash off his cigar, and after meditating for a moment, leans back in his chair and gives way to irrepressible mirth.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "He is happy whose circumstances suit his temper; but he is more excellent who can suit his temper to any circumstances."
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From this reading I could quite as soon imagine your having a wife," says Hardinge.
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "I don't see why I shouldn't have a wife as well as another," says the professor, idly tapping his forefinger on the table near him.
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading "The idea of _your_ having a ward!
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "He is happy whose circumstances suit his temper; but he is more excellent who can suit his temper to any circumstances."
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "I don't see why I shouldn't have a wife as well as another," says the professor, idly tapping his forefinger on the table near him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "He is happy whose circumstances suit his temper; but he is more excellent who can suit his temper to any circumstances."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I could quite as soon imagine your having a wife," says Hardinge.
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From this reading "The idea of _your_ having a ward!
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From this reading "I don't see why I shouldn't have a wife as well as another," says the professor, idly tapping his forefinger on the table near him.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading I could quite as soon imagine your having a wife," says Hardinge.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He knocks the ash off his cigar, and after meditating for a moment, leans back in his chair and gives way to irrepressible mirth.
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From this reading He knocks the ash off his cigar, and after meditating for a moment, leans back in his chair and gives way to irrepressible mirth.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "He is happy whose circumstances suit his temper; but he is more excellent who can suit his temper to any circumstances."
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From this reading He knocks the ash off his cigar, and after meditating for a moment, leans back in his chair and gives way to irrepressible mirth.
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From this reading He knocks the ash off his cigar, and after meditating for a moment, leans back in his chair and gives way to irrepressible mirth.
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From this reading He knocks the ash off his cigar, and after meditating for a moment, leans back in his chair and gives way to irrepressible mirth.
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From this reading He knocks the ash off his cigar, and after meditating for a moment, leans back in his chair and gives way to irrepressible mirth.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He knocks the ash off his cigar, and after meditating for a moment, leans back in his chair and gives way to irrepressible mirth.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "He is happy whose circumstances suit his temper; but he is more excellent who can suit his temper to any circumstances."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I don't see why I shouldn't have a wife as well as another," says the professor, idly tapping his forefinger on the table near him.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "The idea of _your_ having a ward!
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From this reading He knocks the ash off his cigar, and after meditating for a moment, leans back in his chair and gives way to irrepressible mirth.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "I don't see why I shouldn't have a wife as well as another," says the professor, idly tapping his forefinger on the table near him.
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From this reading "I don't see why I shouldn't have a wife as well as another," says the professor, idly tapping his forefinger on the table near him.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading I could quite as soon imagine your having a wife," says Hardinge.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I could quite as soon imagine your having a wife," says Hardinge.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I don't see why I shouldn't have a wife as well as another," says the professor, idly tapping his forefinger on the table near him.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I don't see why I shouldn't have a wife as well as another," says the professor, idly tapping his forefinger on the table near him.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I could quite as soon imagine your having a wife," says Hardinge.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "He is happy whose circumstances suit his temper; but he is more excellent who can suit his temper to any circumstances."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I don't see why I shouldn't have a wife as well as another," says the professor, idly tapping his forefinger on the table near him.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I don't see why I shouldn't have a wife as well as another," says the professor, idly tapping his forefinger on the table near him.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "He is happy whose circumstances suit his temper; but he is more excellent who can suit his temper to any circumstances."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "The idea of _your_ having a ward!
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "He is happy whose circumstances suit his temper; but he is more excellent who can suit his temper to any circumstances."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "The idea of _your_ having a ward!
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He knocks the ash off his cigar, and after meditating for a moment, leans back in his chair and gives way to irrepressible mirth.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I don't see why I shouldn't have a wife as well as another," says the professor, idly tapping his forefinger on the table near him.
which person or people
From this reading "He is happy whose circumstances suit his temper; but he is more excellent who can suit his temper to any circumstances."
belonging to which person
From this reading "He is happy whose circumstances suit his temper; but he is more excellent who can suit his temper to any circumstances."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I don't see why I shouldn't have a wife as well as another," says the professor, idly tapping his forefinger on the table near him.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I could quite as soon imagine your having a wife," says Hardinge.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "The idea of _your_ having a ward!
