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Chapter VIII
MR. MOSS PLAYS HIS PART. At five o'clock on the afternoon of that day Dr. Spenlove returned to his apartments. Having given away the money with which he had intended to pay his fare to London, he had bethought him of a gentleman living in Southsea of whom he thought he could borrow a sovereign or two for a few weeks. He had walked the distance, and had met with disappointment; the gentleman was absent on business, and might be absent several days.
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a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “At five o'clock on the afternoon of that day Dr. Spenlove returned to his apartments.”
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading “Having given away the money with which he had intended to pay his fare to London, he had bethought him of a gentleman living in Southsea of whom he thought he could borrow a sovereign or two for a few weeks.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “He had walked the distance, and had met with disappointment; the gentleman was absent on business, and might be absent several days.”
to do or succeed in a particular way
From this reading “Having given away the money with which he had intended to pay his fare to London, he had bethought him of a gentleman living in Southsea of whom he thought he could borrow a sovereign or two for a few weeks.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “Having given away the money with which he had intended to pay his fare to London, he had bethought him of a gentleman living in Southsea of whom he thought he could borrow a sovereign or two for a few weeks.”
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading “Having given away the money with which he had intended to pay his fare to London, he had bethought him of a gentleman living in Southsea of whom he thought he could borrow a sovereign or two for a few weeks.”
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading “He had walked the distance, and had met with disappointment; the gentleman was absent on business, and might be absent several days.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “MOSS PLAYS HIS PART.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “At five o'clock on the afternoon of that day Dr. Spenlove returned to his apartments.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “He had walked the distance, and had met with disappointment; the gentleman was absent on business, and might be absent several days.”
Possessing supreme or ultimate power; autonomous and commanding.
From this reading “Having given away the money with which he had intended to pay his fare to London, he had bethought him of a gentleman living in Southsea of whom he thought he could borrow a sovereign or two for a few weeks.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Having given away the money with which he had intended to pay his fare to London, he had bethought him of a gentleman living in Southsea of whom he thought he could borrow a sovereign or two for a few weeks.”
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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 Having given away the money with which he had intended to pay his fare to London, he had bethought him of a gentleman living in Southsea of whom he thought he could borrow a sovereign or two for a few weeks.
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From this reading He had walked the distance, and had met with disappointment; the gentleman was absent on business, and might be absent several days.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading At five o'clock on the afternoon of that day Dr. Spenlove returned to his apartments.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He had walked the distance, and had met with disappointment; the gentleman was absent on business, and might be absent several days.
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From this reading At five o'clock on the afternoon of that day Dr. Spenlove returned to his apartments.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At five o'clock on the afternoon of that day Dr. Spenlove returned to his apartments.
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From this reading Having given away the money with which he had intended to pay his fare to London, he had bethought him of a gentleman living in Southsea of whom he thought he could borrow a sovereign or two for a few weeks.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He had walked the distance, and had met with disappointment; the gentleman was absent on business, and might be absent several days.
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From this reading Having given away the money with which he had intended to pay his fare to London, he had bethought him of a gentleman living in Southsea of whom he thought he could borrow a sovereign or two for a few weeks.
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From this reading Having given away the money with which he had intended to pay his fare to London, he had bethought him of a gentleman living in Southsea of whom he thought he could borrow a sovereign or two for a few weeks.
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From this reading He had walked the distance, and had met with disappointment; the gentleman was absent on business, and might be absent several days.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Having given away the money with which he had intended to pay his fare to London, he had bethought him of a gentleman living in Southsea of whom he thought he could borrow a sovereign or two for a few weeks.
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From this reading At five o'clock on the afternoon of that day Dr. Spenlove returned to his apartments.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He had walked the distance, and had met with disappointment; the gentleman was absent on business, and might be absent several days.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading He had walked the distance, and had met with disappointment; the gentleman was absent on business, and might be absent several days.
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From this reading He had walked the distance, and had met with disappointment; the gentleman was absent on business, and might be absent several days.
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From this reading At five o'clock on the afternoon of that day Dr. Spenlove returned to his apartments.
to do or succeed in a particular way
From this reading Having given away the money with which he had intended to pay his fare to London, he had bethought him of a gentleman living in Southsea of whom he thought he could borrow a sovereign or two for a few weeks.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Having given away the money with which he had intended to pay his fare to London, he had bethought him of a gentleman living in Southsea of whom he thought he could borrow a sovereign or two for a few weeks.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading At five o'clock on the afternoon of that day Dr. Spenlove returned to his apartments.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Having given away the money with which he had intended to pay his fare to London, he had bethought him of a gentleman living in Southsea of whom he thought he could borrow a sovereign or two for a few weeks.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading Having given away the money with which he had intended to pay his fare to London, he had bethought him of a gentleman living in Southsea of whom he thought he could borrow a sovereign or two for a few weeks.
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From this reading Having given away the money with which he had intended to pay his fare to London, he had bethought him of a gentleman living in Southsea of whom he thought he could borrow a sovereign or two for a few weeks.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Having given away the money with which he had intended to pay his fare to London, he had bethought him of a gentleman living in Southsea of whom he thought he could borrow a sovereign or two for a few weeks.
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Having given away the money with which he had intended to pay his fare to London, he had bethought him of a gentleman living in Southsea of whom he thought he could borrow a sovereign or two for a few weeks.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Having given away the money with which he had intended to pay his fare to London, he had bethought him of a gentleman living in Southsea of whom he thought he could borrow a sovereign or two for a few weeks.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Having given away the money with which he had intended to pay his fare to London, he had bethought him of a gentleman living in Southsea of whom he thought he could borrow a sovereign or two for a few weeks.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading MOSS PLAYS HIS PART.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Having given away the money with which he had intended to pay his fare to London, he had bethought him of a gentleman living in Southsea of whom he thought he could borrow a sovereign or two for a few weeks.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Having given away the money with which he had intended to pay his fare to London, he had bethought him of a gentleman living in Southsea of whom he thought he could borrow a sovereign or two for a few weeks.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Having given away the money with which he had intended to pay his fare to London, he had bethought him of a gentleman living in Southsea of whom he thought he could borrow a sovereign or two for a few weeks.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Having given away the money with which he had intended to pay his fare to London, he had bethought him of a gentleman living in Southsea of whom he thought he could borrow a sovereign or two for a few weeks.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He had walked the distance, and had met with disappointment; the gentleman was absent on business, and might be absent several days.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading He had walked the distance, and had met with disappointment; the gentleman was absent on business, and might be absent several days.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Having given away the money with which he had intended to pay his fare to London, he had bethought him of a gentleman living in Southsea of whom he thought he could borrow a sovereign or two for a few weeks.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading MOSS PLAYS HIS PART.
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From this reading MR.
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From this reading At five o'clock on the afternoon of that day Dr. Spenlove returned to his apartments.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading At five o'clock on the afternoon of that day Dr. Spenlove returned to his apartments.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading At five o'clock on the afternoon of that day Dr. Spenlove returned to his apartments.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Having given away the money with which he had intended to pay his fare to London, he had bethought him of a gentleman living in Southsea of whom he thought he could borrow a sovereign or two for a few weeks.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading MOSS PLAYS HIS PART.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Having given away the money with which he had intended to pay his fare to London, he had bethought him of a gentleman living in Southsea of whom he thought he could borrow a sovereign or two for a few weeks.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading MOSS PLAYS HIS PART.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading At five o'clock on the afternoon of that day Dr. Spenlove returned to his apartments.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He had walked the distance, and had met with disappointment; the gentleman was absent on business, and might be absent several days.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Having given away the money with which he had intended to pay his fare to London, he had bethought him of a gentleman living in Southsea of whom he thought he could borrow a sovereign or two for a few weeks.
Possessing supreme or ultimate power; autonomous and commanding.
From this reading Having given away the money with which he had intended to pay his fare to London, he had bethought him of a gentleman living in Southsea of whom he thought he could borrow a sovereign or two for a few weeks.
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From this reading At five o'clock on the afternoon of that day Dr. Spenlove returned to his apartments.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading At five o'clock on the afternoon of that day Dr. Spenlove returned to his apartments.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading At five o'clock on the afternoon of that day Dr. Spenlove returned to his apartments.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Having given away the money with which he had intended to pay his fare to London, he had bethought him of a gentleman living in Southsea of whom he thought he could borrow a sovereign or two for a few weeks.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading At five o'clock on the afternoon of that day Dr. Spenlove returned to his apartments.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Having given away the money with which he had intended to pay his fare to London, he had bethought him of a gentleman living in Southsea of whom he thought he could borrow a sovereign or two for a few weeks.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He had walked the distance, and had met with disappointment; the gentleman was absent on business, and might be absent several days.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He had walked the distance, and had met with disappointment; the gentleman was absent on business, and might be absent several days.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Having given away the money with which he had intended to pay his fare to London, he had bethought him of a gentleman living in Southsea of whom he thought he could borrow a sovereign or two for a few weeks.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Having given away the money with which he had intended to pay his fare to London, he had bethought him of a gentleman living in Southsea of whom he thought he could borrow a sovereign or two for a few weeks.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Having given away the money with which he had intended to pay his fare to London, he had bethought him of a gentleman living in Southsea of whom he thought he could borrow a sovereign or two for a few weeks.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Having given away the money with which he had intended to pay his fare to London, he had bethought him of a gentleman living in Southsea of whom he thought he could borrow a sovereign or two for a few weeks.
