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Chapter XV
A MEAN ENEMY Ben saw at once that the sight of the pin had produced a great effect on the second-hand dealer. He prepared to take advantage of it. “Why didn’t you say so at first?” inquired the store keeper. “Say what?” inquired Ben. The man pointed significantly to the pin that corresponded to the one on the lapel of his own coat.
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an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading ““Why didn’t you say so at first?” inquired the store keeper.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “A MEAN ENEMY Ben saw at once that the sight of the pin had produced a great effect on the second-hand dealer.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading ““Why didn’t you say so at first?” inquired the store keeper.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “A MEAN ENEMY Ben saw at once that the sight of the pin had produced a great effect on the second-hand dealer.”
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading “The man pointed significantly to the pin that corresponded to the one on the lapel of his own coat.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “He prepared to take advantage of it.”
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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 A MEAN ENEMY Ben saw at once that the sight of the pin had produced a great effect on the second-hand dealer.
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From this reading He prepared to take advantage of it.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A MEAN ENEMY Ben saw at once that the sight of the pin had produced a great effect on the second-hand dealer.
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From this reading A MEAN ENEMY Ben saw at once that the sight of the pin had produced a great effect on the second-hand dealer.
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From this reading The man pointed significantly to the pin that corresponded to the one on the lapel of his own coat.
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From this reading The man pointed significantly to the pin that corresponded to the one on the lapel of his own coat.
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From this reading A MEAN ENEMY Ben saw at once that the sight of the pin had produced a great effect on the second-hand dealer.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Why didn’t you say so at first?” inquired the store keeper.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A MEAN ENEMY Ben saw at once that the sight of the pin had produced a great effect on the second-hand dealer.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A MEAN ENEMY Ben saw at once that the sight of the pin had produced a great effect on the second-hand dealer.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Why didn’t you say so at first?” inquired the store keeper.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading A MEAN ENEMY Ben saw at once that the sight of the pin had produced a great effect on the second-hand dealer.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A MEAN ENEMY Ben saw at once that the sight of the pin had produced a great effect on the second-hand dealer.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He prepared to take advantage of it.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The man pointed significantly to the pin that corresponded to the one on the lapel of his own coat.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “Why didn’t you say so at first?” inquired the store keeper.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He prepared to take advantage of it.
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From this reading “Why didn’t you say so at first?” inquired the store keeper.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The man pointed significantly to the pin that corresponded to the one on the lapel of his own coat.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The man pointed significantly to the pin that corresponded to the one on the lapel of his own coat.
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From this reading A MEAN ENEMY Ben saw at once that the sight of the pin had produced a great effect on the second-hand dealer.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A MEAN ENEMY Ben saw at once that the sight of the pin had produced a great effect on the second-hand dealer.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A MEAN ENEMY Ben saw at once that the sight of the pin had produced a great effect on the second-hand dealer.
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From this reading A MEAN ENEMY Ben saw at once that the sight of the pin had produced a great effect on the second-hand dealer.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The man pointed significantly to the pin that corresponded to the one on the lapel of his own coat.
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From this reading The man pointed significantly to the pin that corresponded to the one on the lapel of his own coat.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A MEAN ENEMY Ben saw at once that the sight of the pin had produced a great effect on the second-hand dealer.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The man pointed significantly to the pin that corresponded to the one on the lapel of his own coat.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He prepared to take advantage of it.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A MEAN ENEMY Ben saw at once that the sight of the pin had produced a great effect on the second-hand dealer.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A MEAN ENEMY Ben saw at once that the sight of the pin had produced a great effect on the second-hand dealer.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Why didn’t you say so at first?” inquired the store keeper.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A MEAN ENEMY Ben saw at once that the sight of the pin had produced a great effect on the second-hand dealer.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A MEAN ENEMY Ben saw at once that the sight of the pin had produced a great effect on the second-hand dealer.
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From this reading The man pointed significantly to the pin that corresponded to the one on the lapel of his own coat.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading “Why didn’t you say so at first?” inquired the store keeper.
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From this reading “Why didn’t you say so at first?” inquired the store keeper.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading He prepared to take advantage of it.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A MEAN ENEMY Ben saw at once that the sight of the pin had produced a great effect on the second-hand dealer.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A MEAN ENEMY Ben saw at once that the sight of the pin had produced a great effect on the second-hand dealer.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He prepared to take advantage of it.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading “Say what?” inquired Ben.
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From this reading “Why didn’t you say so at first?” inquired the store keeper.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Why didn’t you say so at first?” inquired the store keeper.
