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Chapter XVII
GEORGE DUNCOMBE'S LIE There was something strange about Andrew's manner as he moved up to Duncombe's side. The latter, who was in curiously high spirits, talked incessantly for several minutes. Then he came to a dead stop. He was aware that his friend was not listening. "What is the matter with you, old chap?" he asked abruptly.
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on the subject of; concerning
From this reading “GEORGE DUNCOMBE'S LIE There was something strange about Andrew's manner as he moved up to Duncombe's side.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"What is the matter with you, old chap?" he asked abruptly.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Then he came to a dead stop.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “The latter, who was in curiously high spirits, talked incessantly for several minutes.”
a thing, without saying which
From this reading “GEORGE DUNCOMBE'S LIE There was something strange about Andrew's manner as he moved up to Duncombe's side.”
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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 Then he came to a dead stop.
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading GEORGE DUNCOMBE'S LIE There was something strange about Andrew's manner as he moved up to Duncombe's side.
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From this reading "What is the matter with you, old chap?" he asked abruptly.
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From this reading GEORGE DUNCOMBE'S LIE There was something strange about Andrew's manner as he moved up to Duncombe's side.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading GEORGE DUNCOMBE'S LIE There was something strange about Andrew's manner as he moved up to Duncombe's side.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "What is the matter with you, old chap?" he asked abruptly.
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From this reading He was aware that his friend was not listening.
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From this reading Then he came to a dead stop.
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From this reading "What is the matter with you, old chap?" he asked abruptly.
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From this reading The latter, who was in curiously high spirits, talked incessantly for several minutes.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Then he came to a dead stop.
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From this reading GEORGE DUNCOMBE'S LIE There was something strange about Andrew's manner as he moved up to Duncombe's side.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The latter, who was in curiously high spirits, talked incessantly for several minutes.
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From this reading He was aware that his friend was not listening.
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From this reading GEORGE DUNCOMBE'S LIE There was something strange about Andrew's manner as he moved up to Duncombe's side.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading GEORGE DUNCOMBE'S LIE There was something strange about Andrew's manner as he moved up to Duncombe's side.
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From this reading The latter, who was in curiously high spirits, talked incessantly for several minutes.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He was aware that his friend was not listening.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The latter, who was in curiously high spirits, talked incessantly for several minutes.
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From this reading The latter, who was in curiously high spirits, talked incessantly for several minutes.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "What is the matter with you, old chap?" he asked abruptly.
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From this reading The latter, who was in curiously high spirits, talked incessantly for several minutes.
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From this reading GEORGE DUNCOMBE'S LIE There was something strange about Andrew's manner as he moved up to Duncombe's side.
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From this reading He was aware that his friend was not listening.
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From this reading GEORGE DUNCOMBE'S LIE There was something strange about Andrew's manner as he moved up to Duncombe's side.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "What is the matter with you, old chap?" he asked abruptly.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The latter, who was in curiously high spirits, talked incessantly for several minutes.
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From this reading GEORGE DUNCOMBE'S LIE There was something strange about Andrew's manner as he moved up to Duncombe's side.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He was aware that his friend was not listening.
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From this reading "What is the matter with you, old chap?" he asked abruptly.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The latter, who was in curiously high spirits, talked incessantly for several minutes.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading GEORGE DUNCOMBE'S LIE There was something strange about Andrew's manner as he moved up to Duncombe's side.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading GEORGE DUNCOMBE'S LIE There was something strange about Andrew's manner as he moved up to Duncombe's side.
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From this reading The latter, who was in curiously high spirits, talked incessantly for several minutes.
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From this reading Then he came to a dead stop.
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From this reading GEORGE DUNCOMBE'S LIE There was something strange about Andrew's manner as he moved up to Duncombe's side.
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From this reading The latter, who was in curiously high spirits, talked incessantly for several minutes.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He was aware that his friend was not listening.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The latter, who was in curiously high spirits, talked incessantly for several minutes.
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From this reading Then he came to a dead stop.
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From this reading GEORGE DUNCOMBE'S LIE There was something strange about Andrew's manner as he moved up to Duncombe's side.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading GEORGE DUNCOMBE'S LIE There was something strange about Andrew's manner as he moved up to Duncombe's side.
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From this reading GEORGE DUNCOMBE'S LIE There was something strange about Andrew's manner as he moved up to Duncombe's side.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading GEORGE DUNCOMBE'S LIE There was something strange about Andrew's manner as he moved up to Duncombe's side.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "What is the matter with you, old chap?" he asked abruptly.
which person or people
From this reading The latter, who was in curiously high spirits, talked incessantly for several minutes.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "What is the matter with you, old chap?" he asked abruptly.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "What is the matter with you, old chap?" he asked abruptly.
