Chapter VI

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

From this reading A THOUSAND POUNDS Brooks had ridden a bicycle from Medchester, and his trousers and boots were splashed with mud.

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From this reading "How comes it that you are able to take even so short a holiday as this?

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading His presence at Enton was due to an impulse, the inspiration of which he had already begun seriously to doubt.

the form of “be” used with “I”

From this reading "I am very glad to see you, Mr. Brooks," he said, holding out his hand.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading His presence at Enton was due to an impulse, the inspiration of which he had already begun seriously to doubt.

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

From this reading A THOUSAND POUNDS Brooks had ridden a bicycle from Medchester, and his trousers and boots were splashed with mud.

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading "How comes it that you are able to take even so short a holiday as this?

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From this reading Arranmore's kindly reception of him was more than ordinarily welcome.

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

From this reading "How comes it that you are able to take even so short a holiday as this?

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading His presence at Enton was due to an impulse, the inspiration of which he had already begun seriously to doubt.

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From this reading His presence at Enton was due to an impulse, the inspiration of which he had already begun seriously to doubt.

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From this reading A THOUSAND POUNDS Brooks had ridden a bicycle from Medchester, and his trousers and boots were splashed with mud.

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From this reading A THOUSAND POUNDS Brooks had ridden a bicycle from Medchester, and his trousers and boots were splashed with mud.

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From this reading A THOUSAND POUNDS Brooks had ridden a bicycle from Medchester, and his trousers and boots were splashed with mud.

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

From this reading "How comes it that you are able to take even so short a holiday as this?

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From this reading His presence at Enton was due to an impulse, the inspiration of which he had already begun seriously to doubt.

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

From this reading His presence at Enton was due to an impulse, the inspiration of which he had already begun seriously to doubt.

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From this reading His presence at Enton was due to an impulse, the inspiration of which he had already begun seriously to doubt.

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading "How comes it that you are able to take even so short a holiday as this?

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading A THOUSAND POUNDS Brooks had ridden a bicycle from Medchester, and his trousers and boots were splashed with mud.

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From this reading "I am very glad to see you, Mr. Brooks," he said, holding out his hand.

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

From this reading A THOUSAND POUNDS Brooks had ridden a bicycle from Medchester, and his trousers and boots were splashed with mud.

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From this reading "I am very glad to see you, Mr. Brooks," he said, holding out his hand.

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

From this reading His presence at Enton was due to an impulse, the inspiration of which he had already begun seriously to doubt.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Arranmore's kindly reception of him was more than ordinarily welcome.

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

From this reading A THOUSAND POUNDS Brooks had ridden a bicycle from Medchester, and his trousers and boots were splashed with mud.

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From this reading "I am very glad to see you, Mr. Brooks," he said, holding out his hand.

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From this reading "How comes it that you are able to take even so short a holiday as this?

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From this reading "How comes it that you are able to take even so short a holiday as this?

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

From this reading "I am very glad to see you, Mr. Brooks," he said, holding out his hand.

a sudden strong desire to act

From this reading His presence at Enton was due to an impulse, the inspiration of which he had already begun seriously to doubt.

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From this reading His presence at Enton was due to an impulse, the inspiration of which he had already begun seriously to doubt.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "How comes it that you are able to take even so short a holiday as this?

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From this reading Arranmore's kindly reception of him was more than ordinarily welcome.

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

From this reading A THOUSAND POUNDS Brooks had ridden a bicycle from Medchester, and his trousers and boots were splashed with mud.

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

From this reading Arranmore's kindly reception of him was more than ordinarily welcome.

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

From this reading "I am very glad to see you, Mr. Brooks," he said, holding out his hand.

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

From this reading A THOUSAND POUNDS Brooks had ridden a bicycle from Medchester, and his trousers and boots were splashed with mud.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading His presence at Enton was due to an impulse, the inspiration of which he had already begun seriously to doubt.

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From this reading Arranmore's kindly reception of him was more than ordinarily welcome.

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

From this reading "I am very glad to see you, Mr. Brooks," he said, holding out his hand.

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

From this reading A THOUSAND POUNDS Brooks had ridden a bicycle from Medchester, and his trousers and boots were splashed with mud.

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

From this reading His presence at Enton was due to an impulse, the inspiration of which he had already begun seriously to doubt.

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

From this reading Arranmore's kindly reception of him was more than ordinarily welcome.

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

From this reading A THOUSAND POUNDS Brooks had ridden a bicycle from Medchester, and his trousers and boots were splashed with mud.

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

From this reading "I am very glad to see you, Mr. Brooks," he said, holding out his hand.

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

From this reading "I am very glad to see you, Mr. Brooks," he said, holding out his hand.

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

From this reading His presence at Enton was due to an impulse, the inspiration of which he had already begun seriously to doubt.

brief or direct in expression

From this reading "How comes it that you are able to take even so short a holiday as this?

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading "How comes it that you are able to take even so short a holiday as this?

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From this reading A THOUSAND POUNDS Brooks had ridden a bicycle from Medchester, and his trousers and boots were splashed with mud.

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading "How comes it that you are able to take even so short a holiday as this?

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Arranmore's kindly reception of him was more than ordinarily welcome.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading "How comes it that you are able to take even so short a holiday as this?

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

From this reading His presence at Enton was due to an impulse, the inspiration of which he had already begun seriously to doubt.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading "How comes it that you are able to take even so short a holiday as this?

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From this reading A THOUSAND POUNDS Brooks had ridden a bicycle from Medchester, and his trousers and boots were splashed with mud.

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

From this reading His presence at Enton was due to an impulse, the inspiration of which he had already begun seriously to doubt.

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From this reading A THOUSAND POUNDS Brooks had ridden a bicycle from Medchester, and his trousers and boots were splashed with mud.

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

From this reading "I am very glad to see you, Mr. Brooks," he said, holding out his hand.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading His presence at Enton was due to an impulse, the inspiration of which he had already begun seriously to doubt.

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From this reading Arranmore's kindly reception of him was more than ordinarily welcome.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading A THOUSAND POUNDS Brooks had ridden a bicycle from Medchester, and his trousers and boots were splashed with mud.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading His presence at Enton was due to an impulse, the inspiration of which he had already begun seriously to doubt.

in the company of; together with

From this reading A THOUSAND POUNDS Brooks had ridden a bicycle from Medchester, and his trousers and boots were splashed with mud.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "I am very glad to see you, Mr. Brooks," he said, holding out his hand.