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Chapter XXIX
COKE did not stay to luncheon with Nora Black. He went away saying to himself either that girl don't care a straw for Coleman or she has got a heart absolutely of flint, or she is the greatest actress on earth or-there is some other reason." At his departure, Nora turned and called into an adjoining room. " Maude I " The voice of her companion and friend answered her peevishly. " What ?"
Oxford-style entry order: headword, part of speech, US IPA, concise definition, contextual example, audio, and collocations from this reading.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “" Maude I " The voice of her companion and friend answered her peevishly.”
one or the other of two
From this reading “He went away saying to himself either that girl don't care a straw for Coleman or she has got a heart absolutely of flint, or she is the greatest actress on earth or-there is some other reason."”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “He went away saying to himself either that girl don't care a straw for Coleman or she has got a heart absolutely of flint, or she is the greatest actress on earth or-there is some other reason."”
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “He went away saying to himself either that girl don't care a straw for Coleman or she has got a heart absolutely of flint, or she is the greatest actress on earth or-there is some other reason."”
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading “He went away saying to himself either that girl don't care a straw for Coleman or she has got a heart absolutely of flint, or she is the greatest actress on earth or-there is some other reason."”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “He went away saying to himself either that girl don't care a straw for Coleman or she has got a heart absolutely of flint, or she is the greatest actress on earth or-there is some other reason."”
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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 He went away saying to himself either that girl don't care a straw for Coleman or she has got a heart absolutely of flint, or she is the greatest actress on earth or-there is some other reason."
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From this reading He went away saying to himself either that girl don't care a straw for Coleman or she has got a heart absolutely of flint, or she is the greatest actress on earth or-there is some other reason."
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From this reading He went away saying to himself either that girl don't care a straw for Coleman or she has got a heart absolutely of flint, or she is the greatest actress on earth or-there is some other reason."
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From this reading At his departure, Nora turned and called into an adjoining room.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading At his departure, Nora turned and called into an adjoining room.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading At his departure, Nora turned and called into an adjoining room.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading " Maude I " The voice of her companion and friend answered her peevishly.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At his departure, Nora turned and called into an adjoining room.
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From this reading He went away saying to himself either that girl don't care a straw for Coleman or she has got a heart absolutely of flint, or she is the greatest actress on earth or-there is some other reason."
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From this reading COKE did not stay to luncheon with Nora Black.
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From this reading At his departure, Nora turned and called into an adjoining room.
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From this reading He went away saying to himself either that girl don't care a straw for Coleman or she has got a heart absolutely of flint, or she is the greatest actress on earth or-there is some other reason."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading COKE did not stay to luncheon with Nora Black.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He went away saying to himself either that girl don't care a straw for Coleman or she has got a heart absolutely of flint, or she is the greatest actress on earth or-there is some other reason."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading " Maude I " The voice of her companion and friend answered her peevishly.
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From this reading At his departure, Nora turned and called into an adjoining room.
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading COKE did not stay to luncheon with Nora Black.
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From this reading He went away saying to himself either that girl don't care a straw for Coleman or she has got a heart absolutely of flint, or she is the greatest actress on earth or-there is some other reason."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He went away saying to himself either that girl don't care a straw for Coleman or she has got a heart absolutely of flint, or she is the greatest actress on earth or-there is some other reason."
one or the other of two
From this reading He went away saying to himself either that girl don't care a straw for Coleman or she has got a heart absolutely of flint, or she is the greatest actress on earth or-there is some other reason."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He went away saying to himself either that girl don't care a straw for Coleman or she has got a heart absolutely of flint, or she is the greatest actress on earth or-there is some other reason."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He went away saying to himself either that girl don't care a straw for Coleman or she has got a heart absolutely of flint, or she is the greatest actress on earth or-there is some other reason."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading " Maude I " The voice of her companion and friend answered her peevishly.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He went away saying to himself either that girl don't care a straw for Coleman or she has got a heart absolutely of flint, or she is the greatest actress on earth or-there is some other reason."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He went away saying to himself either that girl don't care a straw for Coleman or she has got a heart absolutely of flint, or she is the greatest actress on earth or-there is some other reason."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He went away saying to himself either that girl don't care a straw for Coleman or she has got a heart absolutely of flint, or she is the greatest actress on earth or-there is some other reason."
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He went away saying to himself either that girl don't care a straw for Coleman or she has got a heart absolutely of flint, or she is the greatest actress on earth or-there is some other reason."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He went away saying to himself either that girl don't care a straw for Coleman or she has got a heart absolutely of flint, or she is the greatest actress on earth or-there is some other reason."
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From this reading He went away saying to himself either that girl don't care a straw for Coleman or she has got a heart absolutely of flint, or she is the greatest actress on earth or-there is some other reason."
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading " Maude I " The voice of her companion and friend answered her peevishly.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading He went away saying to himself either that girl don't care a straw for Coleman or she has got a heart absolutely of flint, or she is the greatest actress on earth or-there is some other reason."
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading At his departure, Nora turned and called into an adjoining room.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading " Maude I " The voice of her companion and friend answered her peevishly.
moving to the inside of something
From this reading At his departure, Nora turned and called into an adjoining room.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He went away saying to himself either that girl don't care a straw for Coleman or she has got a heart absolutely of flint, or she is the greatest actress on earth or-there is some other reason."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading COKE did not stay to luncheon with Nora Black.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading " Maude I " The voice of her companion and friend answered her peevishly.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading COKE did not stay to luncheon with Nora Black.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading COKE did not stay to luncheon with Nora Black.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He went away saying to himself either that girl don't care a straw for Coleman or she has got a heart absolutely of flint, or she is the greatest actress on earth or-there is some other reason."
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He went away saying to himself either that girl don't care a straw for Coleman or she has got a heart absolutely of flint, or she is the greatest actress on earth or-there is some other reason."
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading He went away saying to himself either that girl don't care a straw for Coleman or she has got a heart absolutely of flint, or she is the greatest actress on earth or-there is some other reason."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He went away saying to himself either that girl don't care a straw for Coleman or she has got a heart absolutely of flint, or she is the greatest actress on earth or-there is some other reason."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He went away saying to himself either that girl don't care a straw for Coleman or she has got a heart absolutely of flint, or she is the greatest actress on earth or-there is some other reason."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading " Maude I " The voice of her companion and friend answered her peevishly.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He went away saying to himself either that girl don't care a straw for Coleman or she has got a heart absolutely of flint, or she is the greatest actress on earth or-there is some other reason."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading At his departure, Nora turned and called into an adjoining room.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He went away saying to himself either that girl don't care a straw for Coleman or she has got a heart absolutely of flint, or she is the greatest actress on earth or-there is some other reason."
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He went away saying to himself either that girl don't care a straw for Coleman or she has got a heart absolutely of flint, or she is the greatest actress on earth or-there is some other reason."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He went away saying to himself either that girl don't care a straw for Coleman or she has got a heart absolutely of flint, or she is the greatest actress on earth or-there is some other reason."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading COKE did not stay to luncheon with Nora Black.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He went away saying to himself either that girl don't care a straw for Coleman or she has got a heart absolutely of flint, or she is the greatest actress on earth or-there is some other reason."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He went away saying to himself either that girl don't care a straw for Coleman or she has got a heart absolutely of flint, or she is the greatest actress on earth or-there is some other reason."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He went away saying to himself either that girl don't care a straw for Coleman or she has got a heart absolutely of flint, or she is the greatest actress on earth or-there is some other reason."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading COKE did not stay to luncheon with Nora Black.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading At his departure, Nora turned and called into an adjoining room.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading " Maude I " The voice of her companion and friend answered her peevishly.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading He went away saying to himself either that girl don't care a straw for Coleman or she has got a heart absolutely of flint, or she is the greatest actress on earth or-there is some other reason."
used to ask for information about something
From this reading " What ?"
in the company of; together with
From this reading COKE did not stay to luncheon with Nora Black.
