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Chapter VIII
LINK MERWELL AGAIN Link Merwell showed signs of both suffering and dissipation. His face was thin and careworn, and his eyes had an uncertain, restless look in them. He had on a business suit much the worse for wear, and his tan shoes were worn down at the heels. Evidently he had not fared well since Dave had met him in the West. "I once thought you were dead, Link," went on Dave, after a pause, during which Link Merwell had taken several steps away from the cottage.
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later than; following
From this reading “"I once thought you were dead, Link," went on Dave, after a pause, during which Link Merwell had taken several steps away from the cottage.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “LINK MERWELL AGAIN Link Merwell showed signs of both suffering and dissipation.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"I once thought you were dead, Link," went on Dave, after a pause, during which Link Merwell had taken several steps away from the cottage.”
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading “"I once thought you were dead, Link," went on Dave, after a pause, during which Link Merwell had taken several steps away from the cottage.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “His face was thin and careworn, and his eyes had an uncertain, restless look in them.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"I once thought you were dead, Link," went on Dave, after a pause, during which Link Merwell had taken several steps away from the cottage.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “"I once thought you were dead, Link," went on Dave, after a pause, during which Link Merwell had taken several steps away from the cottage.”
from a time in the past until now
From this reading “Evidently he had not fared well since Dave had met him in the West.”
Having little thickness or extent.
From this reading “His face was thin and careworn, and his eyes had an uncertain, restless look in them.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"I once thought you were dead, Link," went on Dave, after a pause, during which Link Merwell had taken several steps away from the cottage.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Evidently he had not fared well since Dave had met him in the West.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"I once thought you were dead, Link," went on Dave, after a pause, during which Link Merwell had taken several steps away from the cottage.”
Damaged or thinned by continuous use.
From this reading “He had on a business suit much the worse for wear, and his tan shoes were worn down at the heels.”
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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 had on a business suit much the worse for wear, and his tan shoes were worn down at the heels.
later than; following
From this reading "I once thought you were dead, Link," went on Dave, after a pause, during which Link Merwell had taken several steps away from the cottage.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading LINK MERWELL AGAIN Link Merwell showed signs of both suffering and dissipation.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading His face was thin and careworn, and his eyes had an uncertain, restless look in them.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading LINK MERWELL AGAIN Link Merwell showed signs of both suffering and dissipation.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He had on a business suit much the worse for wear, and his tan shoes were worn down at the heels.
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From this reading "I once thought you were dead, Link," went on Dave, after a pause, during which Link Merwell had taken several steps away from the cottage.
the two together, not just one
From this reading LINK MERWELL AGAIN Link Merwell showed signs of both suffering and dissipation.
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From this reading He had on a business suit much the worse for wear, and his tan shoes were worn down at the heels.
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From this reading His face was thin and careworn, and his eyes had an uncertain, restless look in them.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I once thought you were dead, Link," went on Dave, after a pause, during which Link Merwell had taken several steps away from the cottage.
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From this reading Evidently he had not fared well since Dave had met him in the West.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "I once thought you were dead, Link," went on Dave, after a pause, during which Link Merwell had taken several steps away from the cottage.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading LINK MERWELL AGAIN Link Merwell showed signs of both suffering and dissipation.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He had on a business suit much the worse for wear, and his tan shoes were worn down at the heels.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading "I once thought you were dead, Link," went on Dave, after a pause, during which Link Merwell had taken several steps away from the cottage.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Evidently he had not fared well since Dave had met him in the West.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading His face was thin and careworn, and his eyes had an uncertain, restless look in them.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading His face was thin and careworn, and his eyes had an uncertain, restless look in them.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Evidently he had not fared well since Dave had met him in the West.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He had on a business suit much the worse for wear, and his tan shoes were worn down at the heels.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "I once thought you were dead, Link," went on Dave, after a pause, during which Link Merwell had taken several steps away from the cottage.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading His face was thin and careworn, and his eyes had an uncertain, restless look in them.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had on a business suit much the worse for wear, and his tan shoes were worn down at the heels.
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From this reading He had on a business suit much the worse for wear, and his tan shoes were worn down at the heels.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Evidently he had not fared well since Dave had met him in the West.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His face was thin and careworn, and his eyes had an uncertain, restless look in them.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I once thought you were dead, Link," went on Dave, after a pause, during which Link Merwell had taken several steps away from the cottage.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading His face was thin and careworn, and his eyes had an uncertain, restless look in them.
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From this reading LINK MERWELL AGAIN Link Merwell showed signs of both suffering and dissipation.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading His face was thin and careworn, and his eyes had an uncertain, restless look in them.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading LINK MERWELL AGAIN Link Merwell showed signs of both suffering and dissipation.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Evidently he had not fared well since Dave had met him in the West.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He had on a business suit much the worse for wear, and his tan shoes were worn down at the heels.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Evidently he had not fared well since Dave had met him in the West.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading LINK MERWELL AGAIN Link Merwell showed signs of both suffering and dissipation.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He had on a business suit much the worse for wear, and his tan shoes were worn down at the heels.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I once thought you were dead, Link," went on Dave, after a pause, during which Link Merwell had taken several steps away from the cottage.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I once thought you were dead, Link," went on Dave, after a pause, during which Link Merwell had taken several steps away from the cottage.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading His face was thin and careworn, and his eyes had an uncertain, restless look in them.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I once thought you were dead, Link," went on Dave, after a pause, during which Link Merwell had taken several steps away from the cottage.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He had on a business suit much the worse for wear, and his tan shoes were worn down at the heels.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading LINK MERWELL AGAIN Link Merwell showed signs of both suffering and dissipation.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading LINK MERWELL AGAIN Link Merwell showed signs of both suffering and dissipation.
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Evidently he had not fared well since Dave had met him in the West.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I once thought you were dead, Link," went on Dave, after a pause, during which Link Merwell had taken several steps away from the cottage.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading LINK MERWELL AGAIN Link Merwell showed signs of both suffering and dissipation.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He had on a business suit much the worse for wear, and his tan shoes were worn down at the heels.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I once thought you were dead, Link," went on Dave, after a pause, during which Link Merwell had taken several steps away from the cottage.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He had on a business suit much the worse for wear, and his tan shoes were worn down at the heels.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He had on a business suit much the worse for wear, and his tan shoes were worn down at the heels.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading His face was thin and careworn, and his eyes had an uncertain, restless look in them.
Having little thickness or extent.
From this reading His face was thin and careworn, and his eyes had an uncertain, restless look in them.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "I once thought you were dead, Link," went on Dave, after a pause, during which Link Merwell had taken several steps away from the cottage.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading His face was thin and careworn, and his eyes had an uncertain, restless look in them.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading His face was thin and careworn, and his eyes had an uncertain, restless look in them.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He had on a business suit much the worse for wear, and his tan shoes were worn down at the heels.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Evidently he had not fared well since Dave had met him in the West.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "I once thought you were dead, Link," went on Dave, after a pause, during which Link Merwell had taken several steps away from the cottage.
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading He had on a business suit much the worse for wear, and his tan shoes were worn down at the heels.
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From this reading Evidently he had not fared well since Dave had met him in the West.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading "I once thought you were dead, Link," went on Dave, after a pause, during which Link Merwell had taken several steps away from the cottage.
Damaged or thinned by continuous use.
From this reading He had on a business suit much the worse for wear, and his tan shoes were worn down at the heels.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He had on a business suit much the worse for wear, and his tan shoes were worn down at the heels.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I once thought you were dead, Link," went on Dave, after a pause, during which Link Merwell had taken several steps away from the cottage.
