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"Not in the least. You might go much farther and still be blameless. I have no valid excuse to offer, but if I should say that there are extenuating circumstances----" He raised a thin hand in protest. "Let us leave it at the point at which there will be the least ill-feeling," he cut in; and from that he switched without preface to a discussion of the varying ore values in a newly opened adit of the mine. When he was gone I went into Barrett's room.
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an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “I have no valid excuse to offer, but if I should say that there are extenuating circumstances----" He raised a thin hand in protest.”
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “I have no valid excuse to offer, but if I should say that there are extenuating circumstances----" He raised a thin hand in protest.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"Not in the least.”
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading “"Let us leave it at the point at which there will be the least ill-feeling," he cut in; and from that he switched without preface to a discussion of the varying ore values in a newly opened adit of the mine.”
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading “You might go much farther and still be blameless.”
the one or ones belonging to the person speaking
From this reading “"Let us leave it at the point at which there will be the least ill-feeling," he cut in; and from that he switched without preface to a discussion of the varying ore values in a newly opened adit of the mine.”
the main matter or purpose being discussed
From this reading “"Let us leave it at the point at which there will be the least ill-feeling," he cut in; and from that he switched without preface to a discussion of the varying ore values in a newly opened adit of the mine.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “You might go much farther and still be blameless.”
Having little thickness or extent.
From this reading “I have no valid excuse to offer, but if I should say that there are extenuating circumstances----" He raised a thin hand in protest.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “When he was gone I went into Barrett's room.”
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading “"Let us leave it at the point at which there will be the least ill-feeling," he cut in; and from that he switched without preface to a discussion of the varying ore values in a newly opened adit of the mine.”
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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 I have no valid excuse to offer, but if I should say that there are extenuating circumstances----" He raised a thin hand in protest.
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From this reading "Let us leave it at the point at which there will be the least ill-feeling," he cut in; and from that he switched without preface to a discussion of the varying ore values in a newly opened adit of the mine.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading You might go much farther and still be blameless.
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading I have no valid excuse to offer, but if I should say that there are extenuating circumstances----" He raised a thin hand in protest.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "Let us leave it at the point at which there will be the least ill-feeling," he cut in; and from that he switched without preface to a discussion of the varying ore values in a newly opened adit of the mine.
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From this reading When he was gone I went into Barrett's room.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading You might go much farther and still be blameless.
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From this reading You might go much farther and still be blameless.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I have no valid excuse to offer, but if I should say that there are extenuating circumstances----" He raised a thin hand in protest.
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From this reading I have no valid excuse to offer, but if I should say that there are extenuating circumstances----" He raised a thin hand in protest.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Let us leave it at the point at which there will be the least ill-feeling," he cut in; and from that he switched without preface to a discussion of the varying ore values in a newly opened adit of the mine.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Let us leave it at the point at which there will be the least ill-feeling," he cut in; and from that he switched without preface to a discussion of the varying ore values in a newly opened adit of the mine.
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From this reading I have no valid excuse to offer, but if I should say that there are extenuating circumstances----" He raised a thin hand in protest.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I have no valid excuse to offer, but if I should say that there are extenuating circumstances----" He raised a thin hand in protest.
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From this reading You might go much farther and still be blameless.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "Let us leave it at the point at which there will be the least ill-feeling," he cut in; and from that he switched without preface to a discussion of the varying ore values in a newly opened adit of the mine.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading You might go much farther and still be blameless.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When he was gone I went into Barrett's room.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I have no valid excuse to offer, but if I should say that there are extenuating circumstances----" He raised a thin hand in protest.
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I have no valid excuse to offer, but if I should say that there are extenuating circumstances----" He raised a thin hand in protest.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I have no valid excuse to offer, but if I should say that there are extenuating circumstances----" He raised a thin hand in protest.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I have no valid excuse to offer, but if I should say that there are extenuating circumstances----" He raised a thin hand in protest.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading I have no valid excuse to offer, but if I should say that there are extenuating circumstances----" He raised a thin hand in protest.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Let us leave it at the point at which there will be the least ill-feeling," he cut in; and from that he switched without preface to a discussion of the varying ore values in a newly opened adit of the mine.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Not in the least.
moving to the inside of something
From this reading When he was gone I went into Barrett's room.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Let us leave it at the point at which there will be the least ill-feeling," he cut in; and from that he switched without preface to a discussion of the varying ore values in a newly opened adit of the mine.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "Not in the least.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Let us leave it at the point at which there will be the least ill-feeling," he cut in; and from that he switched without preface to a discussion of the varying ore values in a newly opened adit of the mine.
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading "Let us leave it at the point at which there will be the least ill-feeling," he cut in; and from that he switched without preface to a discussion of the varying ore values in a newly opened adit of the mine.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading You might go much farther and still be blameless.
the one or ones belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "Let us leave it at the point at which there will be the least ill-feeling," he cut in; and from that he switched without preface to a discussion of the varying ore values in a newly opened adit of the mine.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading You might go much farther and still be blameless.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Let us leave it at the point at which there will be the least ill-feeling," he cut in; and from that he switched without preface to a discussion of the varying ore values in a newly opened adit of the mine.
not any; not one
From this reading I have no valid excuse to offer, but if I should say that there are extenuating circumstances----" He raised a thin hand in protest.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "Not in the least.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Let us leave it at the point at which there will be the least ill-feeling," he cut in; and from that he switched without preface to a discussion of the varying ore values in a newly opened adit of the mine.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I have no valid excuse to offer, but if I should say that there are extenuating circumstances----" He raised a thin hand in protest.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Let us leave it at the point at which there will be the least ill-feeling," he cut in; and from that he switched without preface to a discussion of the varying ore values in a newly opened adit of the mine.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Let us leave it at the point at which there will be the least ill-feeling," he cut in; and from that he switched without preface to a discussion of the varying ore values in a newly opened adit of the mine.
the main matter or purpose being discussed
From this reading "Let us leave it at the point at which there will be the least ill-feeling," he cut in; and from that he switched without preface to a discussion of the varying ore values in a newly opened adit of the mine.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Let us leave it at the point at which there will be the least ill-feeling," he cut in; and from that he switched without preface to a discussion of the varying ore values in a newly opened adit of the mine.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I have no valid excuse to offer, but if I should say that there are extenuating circumstances----" He raised a thin hand in protest.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I have no valid excuse to offer, but if I should say that there are extenuating circumstances----" He raised a thin hand in protest.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When he was gone I went into Barrett's room.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I have no valid excuse to offer, but if I should say that there are extenuating circumstances----" He raised a thin hand in protest.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading I have no valid excuse to offer, but if I should say that there are extenuating circumstances----" He raised a thin hand in protest.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading You might go much farther and still be blameless.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Let us leave it at the point at which there will be the least ill-feeling," he cut in; and from that he switched without preface to a discussion of the varying ore values in a newly opened adit of the mine.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I have no valid excuse to offer, but if I should say that there are extenuating circumstances----" He raised a thin hand in protest.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Not in the least.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I have no valid excuse to offer, but if I should say that there are extenuating circumstances----" He raised a thin hand in protest.
Having little thickness or extent.
From this reading I have no valid excuse to offer, but if I should say that there are extenuating circumstances----" He raised a thin hand in protest.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I have no valid excuse to offer, but if I should say that there are extenuating circumstances----" He raised a thin hand in protest.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Let us leave it at the point at which there will be the least ill-feeling," he cut in; and from that he switched without preface to a discussion of the varying ore values in a newly opened adit of the mine.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I have no valid excuse to offer, but if I should say that there are extenuating circumstances----" He raised a thin hand in protest.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Let us leave it at the point at which there will be the least ill-feeling," he cut in; and from that he switched without preface to a discussion of the varying ore values in a newly opened adit of the mine.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Let us leave it at the point at which there will be the least ill-feeling," he cut in; and from that he switched without preface to a discussion of the varying ore values in a newly opened adit of the mine.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When he was gone I went into Barrett's room.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading When he was gone I went into Barrett's room.
at the time that
From this reading When he was gone I went into Barrett's room.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading "Let us leave it at the point at which there will be the least ill-feeling," he cut in; and from that he switched without preface to a discussion of the varying ore values in a newly opened adit of the mine.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "Let us leave it at the point at which there will be the least ill-feeling," he cut in; and from that he switched without preface to a discussion of the varying ore values in a newly opened adit of the mine.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading "Let us leave it at the point at which there will be the least ill-feeling," he cut in; and from that he switched without preface to a discussion of the varying ore values in a newly opened adit of the mine.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading You might go much farther and still be blameless.
