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Chapter XI
A PROJECT. WHEN Uncle Fred returned to his brother’s house, he went in search of his nephews, with the intention of speaking his mind to them pretty freely on the unmanliness of their treatment of little Bertie. But when he opened the schoolroom door, he was assailed by such a chorus of eager voices, that it was some time before he could “get a word in edgeways,” as the saying is. “Oh, Uncle Fred, how is Bertie now?” “Oh, Uncle Fred, we’re so awfully sorry!”
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earlier than; in front of
From this reading “But when he opened the schoolroom door, he was assailed by such a chorus of eager voices, that it was some time before he could “get a word in edgeways,” as the saying is.”
a group singing together
From this reading “But when he opened the schoolroom door, he was assailed by such a chorus of eager voices, that it was some time before he could “get a word in edgeways,” as the saying is.”
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading “But when he opened the schoolroom door, he was assailed by such a chorus of eager voices, that it was some time before he could “get a word in edgeways,” as the saying is.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “WHEN Uncle Fred returned to his brother’s house, he went in search of his nephews, with the intention of speaking his mind to them pretty freely on the unmanliness of their treatment of little Bertie.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “WHEN Uncle Fred returned to his brother’s house, he went in search of his nephews, with the intention of speaking his mind to them pretty freely on the unmanliness of their treatment of little Bertie.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “WHEN Uncle Fred returned to his brother’s house, he went in search of his nephews, with the intention of speaking his mind to them pretty freely on the unmanliness of their treatment of little Bertie.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “But when he opened the schoolroom door, he was assailed by such a chorus of eager voices, that it was some time before he could “get a word in edgeways,” as the saying is.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “WHEN Uncle Fred returned to his brother’s house, he went in search of his nephews, with the intention of speaking his mind to them pretty freely on the unmanliness of their treatment of little Bertie.”
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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 A PROJECT.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading But when he opened the schoolroom door, he was assailed by such a chorus of eager voices, that it was some time before he could “get a word in edgeways,” as the saying is.
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From this reading But when he opened the schoolroom door, he was assailed by such a chorus of eager voices, that it was some time before he could “get a word in edgeways,” as the saying is.
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From this reading “Oh, Uncle Fred, we’re so awfully sorry!”
earlier than; in front of
From this reading But when he opened the schoolroom door, he was assailed by such a chorus of eager voices, that it was some time before he could “get a word in edgeways,” as the saying is.
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From this reading WHEN Uncle Fred returned to his brother’s house, he went in search of his nephews, with the intention of speaking his mind to them pretty freely on the unmanliness of their treatment of little Bertie.
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From this reading WHEN Uncle Fred returned to his brother’s house, he went in search of his nephews, with the intention of speaking his mind to them pretty freely on the unmanliness of their treatment of little Bertie.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But when he opened the schoolroom door, he was assailed by such a chorus of eager voices, that it was some time before he could “get a word in edgeways,” as the saying is.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading But when he opened the schoolroom door, he was assailed by such a chorus of eager voices, that it was some time before he could “get a word in edgeways,” as the saying is.
a group singing together
From this reading But when he opened the schoolroom door, he was assailed by such a chorus of eager voices, that it was some time before he could “get a word in edgeways,” as the saying is.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading But when he opened the schoolroom door, he was assailed by such a chorus of eager voices, that it was some time before he could “get a word in edgeways,” as the saying is.
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From this reading But when he opened the schoolroom door, he was assailed by such a chorus of eager voices, that it was some time before he could “get a word in edgeways,” as the saying is.
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From this reading But when he opened the schoolroom door, he was assailed by such a chorus of eager voices, that it was some time before he could “get a word in edgeways,” as the saying is.
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From this reading But when he opened the schoolroom door, he was assailed by such a chorus of eager voices, that it was some time before he could “get a word in edgeways,” as the saying is.
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From this reading WHEN Uncle Fred returned to his brother’s house, he went in search of his nephews, with the intention of speaking his mind to them pretty freely on the unmanliness of their treatment of little Bertie.
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From this reading WHEN Uncle Fred returned to his brother’s house, he went in search of his nephews, with the intention of speaking his mind to them pretty freely on the unmanliness of their treatment of little Bertie.
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From this reading But when he opened the schoolroom door, he was assailed by such a chorus of eager voices, that it was some time before he could “get a word in edgeways,” as the saying is.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading WHEN Uncle Fred returned to his brother’s house, he went in search of his nephews, with the intention of speaking his mind to them pretty freely on the unmanliness of their treatment of little Bertie.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading WHEN Uncle Fred returned to his brother’s house, he went in search of his nephews, with the intention of speaking his mind to them pretty freely on the unmanliness of their treatment of little Bertie.
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From this reading WHEN Uncle Fred returned to his brother’s house, he went in search of his nephews, with the intention of speaking his mind to them pretty freely on the unmanliness of their treatment of little Bertie.
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From this reading “Oh, Uncle Fred, how is Bertie now?”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading WHEN Uncle Fred returned to his brother’s house, he went in search of his nephews, with the intention of speaking his mind to them pretty freely on the unmanliness of their treatment of little Bertie.
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From this reading WHEN Uncle Fred returned to his brother’s house, he went in search of his nephews, with the intention of speaking his mind to them pretty freely on the unmanliness of their treatment of little Bertie.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But when he opened the schoolroom door, he was assailed by such a chorus of eager voices, that it was some time before he could “get a word in edgeways,” as the saying is.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading But when he opened the schoolroom door, he was assailed by such a chorus of eager voices, that it was some time before he could “get a word in edgeways,” as the saying is.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading WHEN Uncle Fred returned to his brother’s house, he went in search of his nephews, with the intention of speaking his mind to them pretty freely on the unmanliness of their treatment of little Bertie.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading WHEN Uncle Fred returned to his brother’s house, he went in search of his nephews, with the intention of speaking his mind to them pretty freely on the unmanliness of their treatment of little Bertie.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading WHEN Uncle Fred returned to his brother’s house, he went in search of his nephews, with the intention of speaking his mind to them pretty freely on the unmanliness of their treatment of little Bertie.
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From this reading “Oh, Uncle Fred, how is Bertie now?”
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading WHEN Uncle Fred returned to his brother’s house, he went in search of his nephews, with the intention of speaking his mind to them pretty freely on the unmanliness of their treatment of little Bertie.
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From this reading “Oh, Uncle Fred, how is Bertie now?”
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading WHEN Uncle Fred returned to his brother’s house, he went in search of his nephews, with the intention of speaking his mind to them pretty freely on the unmanliness of their treatment of little Bertie.
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From this reading But when he opened the schoolroom door, he was assailed by such a chorus of eager voices, that it was some time before he could “get a word in edgeways,” as the saying is.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading WHEN Uncle Fred returned to his brother’s house, he went in search of his nephews, with the intention of speaking his mind to them pretty freely on the unmanliness of their treatment of little Bertie.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A PROJECT.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading WHEN Uncle Fred returned to his brother’s house, he went in search of his nephews, with the intention of speaking his mind to them pretty freely on the unmanliness of their treatment of little Bertie.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading But when he opened the schoolroom door, he was assailed by such a chorus of eager voices, that it was some time before he could “get a word in edgeways,” as the saying is.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading But when he opened the schoolroom door, he was assailed by such a chorus of eager voices, that it was some time before he could “get a word in edgeways,” as the saying is.
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From this reading WHEN Uncle Fred returned to his brother’s house, he went in search of his nephews, with the intention of speaking his mind to them pretty freely on the unmanliness of their treatment of little Bertie.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading “Oh, Uncle Fred, we’re so awfully sorry!”
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From this reading But when he opened the schoolroom door, he was assailed by such a chorus of eager voices, that it was some time before he could “get a word in edgeways,” as the saying is.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Oh, Uncle Fred, we’re so awfully sorry!”
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From this reading WHEN Uncle Fred returned to his brother’s house, he went in search of his nephews, with the intention of speaking his mind to them pretty freely on the unmanliness of their treatment of little Bertie.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading But when he opened the schoolroom door, he was assailed by such a chorus of eager voices, that it was some time before he could “get a word in edgeways,” as the saying is.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading But when he opened the schoolroom door, he was assailed by such a chorus of eager voices, that it was some time before he could “get a word in edgeways,” as the saying is.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading WHEN Uncle Fred returned to his brother’s house, he went in search of his nephews, with the intention of speaking his mind to them pretty freely on the unmanliness of their treatment of little Bertie.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading WHEN Uncle Fred returned to his brother’s house, he went in search of his nephews, with the intention of speaking his mind to them pretty freely on the unmanliness of their treatment of little Bertie.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading WHEN Uncle Fred returned to his brother’s house, he went in search of his nephews, with the intention of speaking his mind to them pretty freely on the unmanliness of their treatment of little Bertie.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading But when he opened the schoolroom door, he was assailed by such a chorus of eager voices, that it was some time before he could “get a word in edgeways,” as the saying is.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading WHEN Uncle Fred returned to his brother’s house, he went in search of his nephews, with the intention of speaking his mind to them pretty freely on the unmanliness of their treatment of little Bertie.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading WHEN Uncle Fred returned to his brother’s house, he went in search of his nephews, with the intention of speaking his mind to them pretty freely on the unmanliness of their treatment of little Bertie.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading WHEN Uncle Fred returned to his brother’s house, he went in search of his nephews, with the intention of speaking his mind to them pretty freely on the unmanliness of their treatment of little Bertie.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading WHEN Uncle Fred returned to his brother’s house, he went in search of his nephews, with the intention of speaking his mind to them pretty freely on the unmanliness of their treatment of little Bertie.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading But when he opened the schoolroom door, he was assailed by such a chorus of eager voices, that it was some time before he could “get a word in edgeways,” as the saying is.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But when he opened the schoolroom door, he was assailed by such a chorus of eager voices, that it was some time before he could “get a word in edgeways,” as the saying is.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Oh, Uncle Fred, we’re so awfully sorry!”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading WHEN Uncle Fred returned to his brother’s house, he went in search of his nephews, with the intention of speaking his mind to them pretty freely on the unmanliness of their treatment of little Bertie.
at the time that
From this reading WHEN Uncle Fred returned to his brother’s house, he went in search of his nephews, with the intention of speaking his mind to them pretty freely on the unmanliness of their treatment of little Bertie.
in the company of; together with
From this reading WHEN Uncle Fred returned to his brother’s house, he went in search of his nephews, with the intention of speaking his mind to them pretty freely on the unmanliness of their treatment of little Bertie.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading But when he opened the schoolroom door, he was assailed by such a chorus of eager voices, that it was some time before he could “get a word in edgeways,” as the saying is.
