Chapter XXI.
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Chapter XX
NOAH CLAYPOLE IS EMPLOYED BY FAGIN ON A SECRET MISSION The old man was up, betimes, next morning, and waited impatiently for the appearance of his new associate, who after a delay that seemed interminable, at length presented himself, and commenced a voracious assault on the breakfast. “Bolter,” said Fagin, drawing up a chair and seating himself opposite Morris Bolter. “Well, here I am,” returned Noah. “What’s the matter? Don’t yer ask me to do anything till I have done eating.
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the Hebrew patriarch who saved himself and his family and the animals by building an ark in which they survived 40 days and 40 nights of rain; the story of Noah and the flood is told in the Book of Genesis
From this reading “NOAH CLAYPOLE IS EMPLOYED BY FAGIN ON A SECRET MISSION The old man was up, betimes, next morning, and waited impatiently for the appearance of his new associate, who after a delay that seemed interminable, at length presented himself, and commenced a voracious assault on the breakfast.”
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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 NOAH CLAYPOLE IS EMPLOYED BY FAGIN ON A SECRET MISSION The old man was up, betimes, next morning, and waited impatiently for the appearance of his new associate, who after a delay that seemed interminable, at length presented himself, and commenced a voracious assault on the breakfast.
later than; following
From this reading NOAH CLAYPOLE IS EMPLOYED BY FAGIN ON A SECRET MISSION The old man was up, betimes, next morning, and waited impatiently for the appearance of his new associate, who after a delay that seemed interminable, at length presented himself, and commenced a voracious assault on the breakfast.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading “Well, here I am,” returned Noah.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading NOAH CLAYPOLE IS EMPLOYED BY FAGIN ON A SECRET MISSION The old man was up, betimes, next morning, and waited impatiently for the appearance of his new associate, who after a delay that seemed interminable, at length presented himself, and commenced a voracious assault on the breakfast.
any thing at all
From this reading Don’t yer ask me to do anything till I have done eating.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading NOAH CLAYPOLE IS EMPLOYED BY FAGIN ON A SECRET MISSION The old man was up, betimes, next morning, and waited impatiently for the appearance of his new associate, who after a delay that seemed interminable, at length presented himself, and commenced a voracious assault on the breakfast.
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From this reading Don’t yer ask me to do anything till I have done eating.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading NOAH CLAYPOLE IS EMPLOYED BY FAGIN ON A SECRET MISSION The old man was up, betimes, next morning, and waited impatiently for the appearance of his new associate, who after a delay that seemed interminable, at length presented himself, and commenced a voracious assault on the breakfast.
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From this reading NOAH CLAYPOLE IS EMPLOYED BY FAGIN ON A SECRET MISSION The old man was up, betimes, next morning, and waited impatiently for the appearance of his new associate, who after a delay that seemed interminable, at length presented himself, and commenced a voracious assault on the breakfast.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading NOAH CLAYPOLE IS EMPLOYED BY FAGIN ON A SECRET MISSION The old man was up, betimes, next morning, and waited impatiently for the appearance of his new associate, who after a delay that seemed interminable, at length presented himself, and commenced a voracious assault on the breakfast.
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From this reading NOAH CLAYPOLE IS EMPLOYED BY FAGIN ON A SECRET MISSION The old man was up, betimes, next morning, and waited impatiently for the appearance of his new associate, who after a delay that seemed interminable, at length presented himself, and commenced a voracious assault on the breakfast.
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From this reading “Bolter,” said Fagin, drawing up a chair and seating himself opposite Morris Bolter.
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From this reading NOAH CLAYPOLE IS EMPLOYED BY FAGIN ON A SECRET MISSION The old man was up, betimes, next morning, and waited impatiently for the appearance of his new associate, who after a delay that seemed interminable, at length presented himself, and commenced a voracious assault on the breakfast.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading NOAH CLAYPOLE IS EMPLOYED BY FAGIN ON A SECRET MISSION The old man was up, betimes, next morning, and waited impatiently for the appearance of his new associate, who after a delay that seemed interminable, at length presented himself, and commenced a voracious assault on the breakfast.
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From this reading “Bolter,” said Fagin, drawing up a chair and seating himself opposite Morris Bolter.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading NOAH CLAYPOLE IS EMPLOYED BY FAGIN ON A SECRET MISSION The old man was up, betimes, next morning, and waited impatiently for the appearance of his new associate, who after a delay that seemed interminable, at length presented himself, and commenced a voracious assault on the breakfast.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading NOAH CLAYPOLE IS EMPLOYED BY FAGIN ON A SECRET MISSION The old man was up, betimes, next morning, and waited impatiently for the appearance of his new associate, who after a delay that seemed interminable, at length presented himself, and commenced a voracious assault on the breakfast.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading NOAH CLAYPOLE IS EMPLOYED BY FAGIN ON A SECRET MISSION The old man was up, betimes, next morning, and waited impatiently for the appearance of his new associate, who after a delay that seemed interminable, at length presented himself, and commenced a voracious assault on the breakfast.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Don’t yer ask me to do anything till I have done eating.
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From this reading Don’t yer ask me to do anything till I have done eating.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Don’t yer ask me to do anything till I have done eating.
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From this reading “Bolter,” said Fagin, drawing up a chair and seating himself opposite Morris Bolter.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Don’t yer ask me to do anything till I have done eating.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading NOAH CLAYPOLE IS EMPLOYED BY FAGIN ON A SECRET MISSION The old man was up, betimes, next morning, and waited impatiently for the appearance of his new associate, who after a delay that seemed interminable, at length presented himself, and commenced a voracious assault on the breakfast.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading NOAH CLAYPOLE IS EMPLOYED BY FAGIN ON A SECRET MISSION The old man was up, betimes, next morning, and waited impatiently for the appearance of his new associate, who after a delay that seemed interminable, at length presented himself, and commenced a voracious assault on the breakfast.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading NOAH CLAYPOLE IS EMPLOYED BY FAGIN ON A SECRET MISSION The old man was up, betimes, next morning, and waited impatiently for the appearance of his new associate, who after a delay that seemed interminable, at length presented himself, and commenced a voracious assault on the breakfast.
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Don’t yer ask me to do anything till I have done eating.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Well, here I am,” returned Noah.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading NOAH CLAYPOLE IS EMPLOYED BY FAGIN ON A SECRET MISSION The old man was up, betimes, next morning, and waited impatiently for the appearance of his new associate, who after a delay that seemed interminable, at length presented himself, and commenced a voracious assault on the breakfast.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading NOAH CLAYPOLE IS EMPLOYED BY FAGIN ON A SECRET MISSION The old man was up, betimes, next morning, and waited impatiently for the appearance of his new associate, who after a delay that seemed interminable, at length presented himself, and commenced a voracious assault on the breakfast.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “Well, here I am,” returned Noah.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading NOAH CLAYPOLE IS EMPLOYED BY FAGIN ON A SECRET MISSION The old man was up, betimes, next morning, and waited impatiently for the appearance of his new associate, who after a delay that seemed interminable, at length presented himself, and commenced a voracious assault on the breakfast.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading NOAH CLAYPOLE IS EMPLOYED BY FAGIN ON A SECRET MISSION The old man was up, betimes, next morning, and waited impatiently for the appearance of his new associate, who after a delay that seemed interminable, at length presented himself, and commenced a voracious assault on the breakfast.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading NOAH CLAYPOLE IS EMPLOYED BY FAGIN ON A SECRET MISSION The old man was up, betimes, next morning, and waited impatiently for the appearance of his new associate, who after a delay that seemed interminable, at length presented himself, and commenced a voracious assault on the breakfast.
a period of time or extent
From this reading NOAH CLAYPOLE IS EMPLOYED BY FAGIN ON A SECRET MISSION The old man was up, betimes, next morning, and waited impatiently for the appearance of his new associate, who after a delay that seemed interminable, at length presented himself, and commenced a voracious assault on the breakfast.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading NOAH CLAYPOLE IS EMPLOYED BY FAGIN ON A SECRET MISSION The old man was up, betimes, next morning, and waited impatiently for the appearance of his new associate, who after a delay that seemed interminable, at length presented himself, and commenced a voracious assault on the breakfast.
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From this reading “What’s the matter?
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Don’t yer ask me to do anything till I have done eating.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading NOAH CLAYPOLE IS EMPLOYED BY FAGIN ON A SECRET MISSION The old man was up, betimes, next morning, and waited impatiently for the appearance of his new associate, who after a delay that seemed interminable, at length presented himself, and commenced a voracious assault on the breakfast.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading NOAH CLAYPOLE IS EMPLOYED BY FAGIN ON A SECRET MISSION The old man was up, betimes, next morning, and waited impatiently for the appearance of his new associate, who after a delay that seemed interminable, at length presented himself, and commenced a voracious assault on the breakfast.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Bolter,” said Fagin, drawing up a chair and seating himself opposite Morris Bolter.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading NOAH CLAYPOLE IS EMPLOYED BY FAGIN ON A SECRET MISSION The old man was up, betimes, next morning, and waited impatiently for the appearance of his new associate, who after a delay that seemed interminable, at length presented himself, and commenced a voracious assault on the breakfast.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading NOAH CLAYPOLE IS EMPLOYED BY FAGIN ON A SECRET MISSION The old man was up, betimes, next morning, and waited impatiently for the appearance of his new associate, who after a delay that seemed interminable, at length presented himself, and commenced a voracious assault on the breakfast.
the Hebrew patriarch who saved himself and his family and the animals by building an ark in which they survived 40 days and 40 nights of rain; the story of Noah and the flood is told in the Book of Genesis
From this reading NOAH CLAYPOLE IS EMPLOYED BY FAGIN ON A SECRET MISSION The old man was up, betimes, next morning, and waited impatiently for the appearance of his new associate, who after a delay that seemed interminable, at length presented himself, and commenced a voracious assault on the breakfast.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading NOAH CLAYPOLE IS EMPLOYED BY FAGIN ON A SECRET MISSION The old man was up, betimes, next morning, and waited impatiently for the appearance of his new associate, who after a delay that seemed interminable, at length presented himself, and commenced a voracious assault on the breakfast.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading NOAH CLAYPOLE IS EMPLOYED BY FAGIN ON A SECRET MISSION The old man was up, betimes, next morning, and waited impatiently for the appearance of his new associate, who after a delay that seemed interminable, at length presented himself, and commenced a voracious assault on the breakfast.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading NOAH CLAYPOLE IS EMPLOYED BY FAGIN ON A SECRET MISSION The old man was up, betimes, next morning, and waited impatiently for the appearance of his new associate, who after a delay that seemed interminable, at length presented himself, and commenced a voracious assault on the breakfast.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Bolter,” said Fagin, drawing up a chair and seating himself opposite Morris Bolter.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading NOAH CLAYPOLE IS EMPLOYED BY FAGIN ON A SECRET MISSION The old man was up, betimes, next morning, and waited impatiently for the appearance of his new associate, who after a delay that seemed interminable, at length presented himself, and commenced a voracious assault on the breakfast.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “Well, here I am,” returned Noah.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Bolter,” said Fagin, drawing up a chair and seating himself opposite Morris Bolter.
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From this reading “Bolter,” said Fagin, drawing up a chair and seating himself opposite Morris Bolter.
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading NOAH CLAYPOLE IS EMPLOYED BY FAGIN ON A SECRET MISSION The old man was up, betimes, next morning, and waited impatiently for the appearance of his new associate, who after a delay that seemed interminable, at length presented himself, and commenced a voracious assault on the breakfast.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading NOAH CLAYPOLE IS EMPLOYED BY FAGIN ON A SECRET MISSION The old man was up, betimes, next morning, and waited impatiently for the appearance of his new associate, who after a delay that seemed interminable, at length presented himself, and commenced a voracious assault on the breakfast.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading NOAH CLAYPOLE IS EMPLOYED BY FAGIN ON A SECRET MISSION The old man was up, betimes, next morning, and waited impatiently for the appearance of his new associate, who after a delay that seemed interminable, at length presented himself, and commenced a voracious assault on the breakfast.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading NOAH CLAYPOLE IS EMPLOYED BY FAGIN ON A SECRET MISSION The old man was up, betimes, next morning, and waited impatiently for the appearance of his new associate, who after a delay that seemed interminable, at length presented himself, and commenced a voracious assault on the breakfast.
up to a particular time
From this reading Don’t yer ask me to do anything till I have done eating.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Don’t yer ask me to do anything till I have done eating.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading NOAH CLAYPOLE IS EMPLOYED BY FAGIN ON A SECRET MISSION The old man was up, betimes, next morning, and waited impatiently for the appearance of his new associate, who after a delay that seemed interminable, at length presented himself, and commenced a voracious assault on the breakfast.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading NOAH CLAYPOLE IS EMPLOYED BY FAGIN ON A SECRET MISSION The old man was up, betimes, next morning, and waited impatiently for the appearance of his new associate, who after a delay that seemed interminable, at length presented himself, and commenced a voracious assault on the breakfast.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading NOAH CLAYPOLE IS EMPLOYED BY FAGIN ON A SECRET MISSION The old man was up, betimes, next morning, and waited impatiently for the appearance of his new associate, who after a delay that seemed interminable, at length presented himself, and commenced a voracious assault on the breakfast.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading NOAH CLAYPOLE IS EMPLOYED BY FAGIN ON A SECRET MISSION The old man was up, betimes, next morning, and waited impatiently for the appearance of his new associate, who after a delay that seemed interminable, at length presented himself, and commenced a voracious assault on the breakfast.
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From this reading “Well, here I am,” returned Noah.
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From this reading “What’s the matter?
which person or people
From this reading NOAH CLAYPOLE IS EMPLOYED BY FAGIN ON A SECRET MISSION The old man was up, betimes, next morning, and waited impatiently for the appearance of his new associate, who after a delay that seemed interminable, at length presented himself, and commenced a voracious assault on the breakfast.
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From this reading Don’t yer ask me to do anything till I have done eating.
What is the central narrative or theme conveyed in this section of Chapter 20?
Which core linguistic virtue or character attribute is emphasized in this passage?
According to the text: "Chapter XXI....", what tone does the author establish?
