Chapter IV

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading His lordship was a gossip, as bad as an old woman, as bad as Mrs. Stantiloup, and wanted to know things in which a man should feel no interest.

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From this reading THE Doctor, instigated by the Bishop, had determined to ask some questions of Mr. Peacocke as to his American life.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading His lordship was a gossip, as bad as an old woman, as bad as Mrs. Stantiloup, and wanted to know things in which a man should feel no interest.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading The promise had been given at the Palace, and the Doctor, as he returned home, repented himself in that he had made it.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading THE Doctor, instigated by the Bishop, had determined to ask some questions of Mr. Peacocke as to his American life.

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From this reading THE Doctor, instigated by the Bishop, had determined to ask some questions of Mr. Peacocke as to his American life.

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From this reading THE DOCTOR ASKS HIS QUESTION.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The promise had been given at the Palace, and the Doctor, as he returned home, repented himself in that he had made it.

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From this reading His lordship was a gossip, as bad as an old woman, as bad as Mrs. Stantiloup, and wanted to know things in which a man should feel no interest.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading The promise had been given at the Palace, and the Doctor, as he returned home, repented himself in that he had made it.

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From this reading THE Doctor, instigated by the Bishop, had determined to ask some questions of Mr. Peacocke as to his American life.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading THE Doctor, instigated by the Bishop, had determined to ask some questions of Mr. Peacocke as to his American life.

having firmly decided to do something

From this reading THE Doctor, instigated by the Bishop, had determined to ask some questions of Mr. Peacocke as to his American life.

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading THE DOCTOR ASKS HIS QUESTION.

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From this reading His lordship was a gossip, as bad as an old woman, as bad as Mrs. Stantiloup, and wanted to know things in which a man should feel no interest.

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From this reading The promise had been given at the Palace, and the Doctor, as he returned home, repented himself in that he had made it.

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From this reading His lordship was a gossip, as bad as an old woman, as bad as Mrs. Stantiloup, and wanted to know things in which a man should feel no interest.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading THE Doctor, instigated by the Bishop, had determined to ask some questions of Mr. Peacocke as to his American life.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading The promise had been given at the Palace, and the Doctor, as he returned home, repented himself in that he had made it.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading The promise had been given at the Palace, and the Doctor, as he returned home, repented himself in that he had made it.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading THE DOCTOR ASKS HIS QUESTION.

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From this reading The promise had been given at the Palace, and the Doctor, as he returned home, repented himself in that he had made it.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading The promise had been given at the Palace, and the Doctor, as he returned home, repented himself in that he had made it.

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From this reading THE Doctor, instigated by the Bishop, had determined to ask some questions of Mr. Peacocke as to his American life.

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From this reading His lordship was a gossip, as bad as an old woman, as bad as Mrs. Stantiloup, and wanted to know things in which a man should feel no interest.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The promise had been given at the Palace, and the Doctor, as he returned home, repented himself in that he had made it.

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading His lordship was a gossip, as bad as an old woman, as bad as Mrs. Stantiloup, and wanted to know things in which a man should feel no interest.

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading THE Doctor, instigated by the Bishop, had determined to ask some questions of Mr. Peacocke as to his American life.

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From this reading His lordship was a gossip, as bad as an old woman, as bad as Mrs. Stantiloup, and wanted to know things in which a man should feel no interest.

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From this reading The promise had been given at the Palace, and the Doctor, as he returned home, repented himself in that he had made it.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading His lordship was a gossip, as bad as an old woman, as bad as Mrs. Stantiloup, and wanted to know things in which a man should feel no interest.

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From this reading THE Doctor, instigated by the Bishop, had determined to ask some questions of Mr. Peacocke as to his American life.

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From this reading His lordship was a gossip, as bad as an old woman, as bad as Mrs. Stantiloup, and wanted to know things in which a man should feel no interest.

not any; not one

From this reading His lordship was a gossip, as bad as an old woman, as bad as Mrs. Stantiloup, and wanted to know things in which a man should feel no interest.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE Doctor, instigated by the Bishop, had determined to ask some questions of Mr. Peacocke as to his American life.

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From this reading His lordship was a gossip, as bad as an old woman, as bad as Mrs. Stantiloup, and wanted to know things in which a man should feel no interest.

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From this reading The promise had been given at the Palace, and the Doctor, as he returned home, repented himself in that he had made it.

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From this reading THE Doctor, instigated by the Bishop, had determined to ask some questions of Mr. Peacocke as to his American life.

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From this reading The promise had been given at the Palace, and the Doctor, as he returned home, repented himself in that he had made it.

a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage

From this reading THE DOCTOR ASKS HIS QUESTION.

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From this reading THE Doctor, instigated by the Bishop, had determined to ask some questions of Mr. Peacocke as to his American life.

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From this reading The promise had been given at the Palace, and the Doctor, as he returned home, repented himself in that he had made it.

a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage

From this reading The promise had been given at the Palace, and the Doctor, as he returned home, repented himself in that he had made it.

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From this reading So said the Doctor to himself.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading His lordship was a gossip, as bad as an old woman, as bad as Mrs. Stantiloup, and wanted to know things in which a man should feel no interest.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading So said the Doctor to himself.

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From this reading THE Doctor, instigated by the Bishop, had determined to ask some questions of Mr. Peacocke as to his American life.

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From this reading His lordship was a gossip, as bad as an old woman, as bad as Mrs. Stantiloup, and wanted to know things in which a man should feel no interest.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The promise had been given at the Palace, and the Doctor, as he returned home, repented himself in that he had made it.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading THE DOCTOR ASKS HIS QUESTION.

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From this reading His lordship was a gossip, as bad as an old woman, as bad as Mrs. Stantiloup, and wanted to know things in which a man should feel no interest.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading THE Doctor, instigated by the Bishop, had determined to ask some questions of Mr. Peacocke as to his American life.

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From this reading His lordship was a gossip, as bad as an old woman, as bad as Mrs. Stantiloup, and wanted to know things in which a man should feel no interest.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading His lordship was a gossip, as bad as an old woman, as bad as Mrs. Stantiloup, and wanted to know things in which a man should feel no interest.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading His lordship was a gossip, as bad as an old woman, as bad as Mrs. Stantiloup, and wanted to know things in which a man should feel no interest.

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From this reading His lordship was a gossip, as bad as an old woman, as bad as Mrs. Stantiloup, and wanted to know things in which a man should feel no interest.