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Chapter III
IN WHICH PHIL MAKES THE ACQUAINTANCE OF MRS. WHIPPLETON. Mr. Collingsby, though not more than forty-two or three years old, was quite stout; indeed, I should say that he was already qualified by his proportions to be an alderman. I was disposed to regard him with great respect, as he was my uncle--at least I had made up my mind that he was. I certainly had no objection to acknowledging such a relation.
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an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Mr. Collingsby, though not more than forty-two or three years old, was quite stout; indeed, I should say that he was already qualified by his proportions to be an alderman.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “I was disposed to regard him with great respect, as he was my uncle--at least I had made up my mind that he was.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “I was disposed to regard him with great respect, as he was my uncle--at least I had made up my mind that he was.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “I was disposed to regard him with great respect, as he was my uncle--at least I had made up my mind that he was.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “I was disposed to regard him with great respect, as he was my uncle--at least I had made up my mind that he was.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Mr. Collingsby, though not more than forty-two or three years old, was quite stout; indeed, I should say that he was already qualified by his proportions to be an alderman.”
in spite of the fact that
From this reading “Mr. Collingsby, though not more than forty-two or three years old, was quite stout; indeed, I should say that he was already qualified by his proportions to be an alderman.”
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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 certainly had no objection to acknowledging such a relation.
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From this reading I certainly had no objection to acknowledging such a relation.
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From this reading IN WHICH PHIL MAKES THE ACQUAINTANCE OF MRS.
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From this reading Mr. Collingsby, though not more than forty-two or three years old, was quite stout; indeed, I should say that he was already qualified by his proportions to be an alderman.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Mr. Collingsby, though not more than forty-two or three years old, was quite stout; indeed, I should say that he was already qualified by his proportions to be an alderman.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Mr. Collingsby, though not more than forty-two or three years old, was quite stout; indeed, I should say that he was already qualified by his proportions to be an alderman.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading I was disposed to regard him with great respect, as he was my uncle--at least I had made up my mind that he was.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading I was disposed to regard him with great respect, as he was my uncle--at least I had made up my mind that he was.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Mr. Collingsby, though not more than forty-two or three years old, was quite stout; indeed, I should say that he was already qualified by his proportions to be an alderman.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Mr. Collingsby, though not more than forty-two or three years old, was quite stout; indeed, I should say that he was already qualified by his proportions to be an alderman.
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From this reading I certainly had no objection to acknowledging such a relation.
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From this reading Mr. Collingsby, though not more than forty-two or three years old, was quite stout; indeed, I should say that he was already qualified by his proportions to be an alderman.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading I was disposed to regard him with great respect, as he was my uncle--at least I had made up my mind that he was.
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From this reading Mr. Collingsby, though not more than forty-two or three years old, was quite stout; indeed, I should say that he was already qualified by his proportions to be an alderman.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading I was disposed to regard him with great respect, as he was my uncle--at least I had made up my mind that he was.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I was disposed to regard him with great respect, as he was my uncle--at least I had made up my mind that he was.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Mr. Collingsby, though not more than forty-two or three years old, was quite stout; indeed, I should say that he was already qualified by his proportions to be an alderman.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I was disposed to regard him with great respect, as he was my uncle--at least I had made up my mind that he was.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Mr. Collingsby, though not more than forty-two or three years old, was quite stout; indeed, I should say that he was already qualified by his proportions to be an alderman.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Mr. Collingsby, though not more than forty-two or three years old, was quite stout; indeed, I should say that he was already qualified by his proportions to be an alderman.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN WHICH PHIL MAKES THE ACQUAINTANCE OF MRS.
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From this reading Mr. Collingsby, though not more than forty-two or three years old, was quite stout; indeed, I should say that he was already qualified by his proportions to be an alderman.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading I was disposed to regard him with great respect, as he was my uncle--at least I had made up my mind that he was.
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From this reading I was disposed to regard him with great respect, as he was my uncle--at least I had made up my mind that he was.
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From this reading IN WHICH PHIL MAKES THE ACQUAINTANCE OF MRS.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading I was disposed to regard him with great respect, as he was my uncle--at least I had made up my mind that he was.
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From this reading Mr. Collingsby, though not more than forty-two or three years old, was quite stout; indeed, I should say that he was already qualified by his proportions to be an alderman.
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From this reading Mr. Collingsby, though not more than forty-two or three years old, was quite stout; indeed, I should say that he was already qualified by his proportions to be an alderman.
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From this reading IN WHICH PHIL MAKES THE ACQUAINTANCE OF MRS.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I was disposed to regard him with great respect, as he was my uncle--at least I had made up my mind that he was.
not any; not one
From this reading I certainly had no objection to acknowledging such a relation.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Mr. Collingsby, though not more than forty-two or three years old, was quite stout; indeed, I should say that he was already qualified by his proportions to be an alderman.
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From this reading I certainly had no objection to acknowledging such a relation.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading IN WHICH PHIL MAKES THE ACQUAINTANCE OF MRS.
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From this reading Mr. Collingsby, though not more than forty-two or three years old, was quite stout; indeed, I should say that he was already qualified by his proportions to be an alderman.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Mr. Collingsby, though not more than forty-two or three years old, was quite stout; indeed, I should say that he was already qualified by his proportions to be an alderman.
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From this reading IN WHICH PHIL MAKES THE ACQUAINTANCE OF MRS.
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From this reading Mr. Collingsby, though not more than forty-two or three years old, was quite stout; indeed, I should say that he was already qualified by his proportions to be an alderman.
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From this reading Mr. Collingsby, though not more than forty-two or three years old, was quite stout; indeed, I should say that he was already qualified by his proportions to be an alderman.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Mr. Collingsby, though not more than forty-two or three years old, was quite stout; indeed, I should say that he was already qualified by his proportions to be an alderman.
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From this reading I was disposed to regard him with great respect, as he was my uncle--at least I had made up my mind that he was.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I certainly had no objection to acknowledging such a relation.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I was disposed to regard him with great respect, as he was my uncle--at least I had made up my mind that he was.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mr. Collingsby, though not more than forty-two or three years old, was quite stout; indeed, I should say that he was already qualified by his proportions to be an alderman.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Mr. Collingsby, though not more than forty-two or three years old, was quite stout; indeed, I should say that he was already qualified by his proportions to be an alderman.
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From this reading Mr. Collingsby, though not more than forty-two or three years old, was quite stout; indeed, I should say that he was already qualified by his proportions to be an alderman.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading I certainly had no objection to acknowledging such a relation.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Mr. Collingsby, though not more than forty-two or three years old, was quite stout; indeed, I should say that he was already qualified by his proportions to be an alderman.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Mr. Collingsby, though not more than forty-two or three years old, was quite stout; indeed, I should say that he was already qualified by his proportions to be an alderman.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IN WHICH PHIL MAKES THE ACQUAINTANCE OF MRS.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Mr. Collingsby, though not more than forty-two or three years old, was quite stout; indeed, I should say that he was already qualified by his proportions to be an alderman.
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From this reading Mr. Collingsby, though not more than forty-two or three years old, was quite stout; indeed, I should say that he was already qualified by his proportions to be an alderman.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Mr. Collingsby, though not more than forty-two or three years old, was quite stout; indeed, I should say that he was already qualified by his proportions to be an alderman.
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From this reading I was disposed to regard him with great respect, as he was my uncle--at least I had made up my mind that he was.
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From this reading I was disposed to regard him with great respect, as he was my uncle--at least I had made up my mind that he was.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Mr. Collingsby, though not more than forty-two or three years old, was quite stout; indeed, I should say that he was already qualified by his proportions to be an alderman.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading IN WHICH PHIL MAKES THE ACQUAINTANCE OF MRS.
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From this reading WHIPPLETON.
in the company of; together with
From this reading I was disposed to regard him with great respect, as he was my uncle--at least I had made up my mind that he was.
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From this reading Mr. Collingsby, though not more than forty-two or three years old, was quite stout; indeed, I should say that he was already qualified by his proportions to be an alderman.
