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Chapter V
“‘Amen!’ called Daddy Gobseck as he put his pistols back in their place; ‘but a man must have blood in his veins though before he can risk it, my son, and you have nothing but mud in yours.’ “When the door was closed, and the two vehicles had gone, Gobseck rose to his feet and began to prance about. “‘I have the diamonds! I have the diamonds!’ he cried again and again, ‘the beautiful diamonds! such diamonds! and tolerably cheaply. Aha! aha!
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on the subject of; concerning
From this reading ““When the door was closed, and the two vehicles had gone, Gobseck rose to his feet and began to prance about.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “I have the diamonds!’ he cried again and again, ‘the beautiful diamonds! such diamonds! and tolerably cheaply.”
earlier than; in front of
From this reading ““‘Amen!’ called Daddy Gobseck as he put his pistols back in their place; ‘but a man must have blood in his veins though before he can risk it, my son, and you have nothing but mud in yours.’”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading ““When the door was closed, and the two vehicles had gone, Gobseck rose to his feet and began to prance about.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading ““‘Amen!’ called Daddy Gobseck as he put his pistols back in their place; ‘but a man must have blood in his veins though before he can risk it, my son, and you have nothing but mud in yours.’”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “I have the diamonds!’ he cried again and again, ‘the beautiful diamonds! such diamonds! and tolerably cheaply.”
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading ““‘Amen!’ called Daddy Gobseck as he put his pistols back in their place; ‘but a man must have blood in his veins though before he can risk it, my son, and you have nothing but mud in yours.’”
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading ““‘Amen!’ called Daddy Gobseck as he put his pistols back in their place; ‘but a man must have blood in his veins though before he can risk it, my son, and you have nothing but mud in yours.’”
not one thing; not anything
From this reading ““‘Amen!’ called Daddy Gobseck as he put his pistols back in their place; ‘but a man must have blood in his veins though before he can risk it, my son, and you have nothing but mud in yours.’”
in spite of the fact that
From this reading ““‘Amen!’ called Daddy Gobseck as he put his pistols back in their place; ‘but a man must have blood in his veins though before he can risk it, my son, and you have nothing but mud in yours.’”
the one or ones belonging to the person spoken to
From this reading ““‘Amen!’ called Daddy Gobseck as he put his pistols back in their place; ‘but a man must have blood in his veins though before he can risk it, my son, and you have nothing but mud in yours.’”
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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 “‘Amen!’ called Daddy Gobseck as he put his pistols back in their place; ‘but a man must have blood in his veins though before he can risk it, my son, and you have nothing but mud in yours.’
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading “When the door was closed, and the two vehicles had gone, Gobseck rose to his feet and began to prance about.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading I have the diamonds!’ he cried again and again, ‘the beautiful diamonds! such diamonds! and tolerably cheaply.
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From this reading Aha! aha!
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From this reading “‘Amen!’ called Daddy Gobseck as he put his pistols back in their place; ‘but a man must have blood in his veins though before he can risk it, my son, and you have nothing but mud in yours.’
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “‘Amen!’ called Daddy Gobseck as he put his pistols back in their place; ‘but a man must have blood in his veins though before he can risk it, my son, and you have nothing but mud in yours.’
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “‘Amen!’ called Daddy Gobseck as he put his pistols back in their place; ‘but a man must have blood in his veins though before he can risk it, my son, and you have nothing but mud in yours.’
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From this reading “‘Amen!’ called Daddy Gobseck as he put his pistols back in their place; ‘but a man must have blood in his veins though before he can risk it, my son, and you have nothing but mud in yours.’
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From this reading I have the diamonds!’ he cried again and again, ‘the beautiful diamonds! such diamonds! and tolerably cheaply.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading “‘Amen!’ called Daddy Gobseck as he put his pistols back in their place; ‘but a man must have blood in his veins though before he can risk it, my son, and you have nothing but mud in yours.’
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “When the door was closed, and the two vehicles had gone, Gobseck rose to his feet and began to prance about.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “‘Amen!’ called Daddy Gobseck as he put his pistols back in their place; ‘but a man must have blood in his veins though before he can risk it, my son, and you have nothing but mud in yours.’
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading “‘Amen!’ called Daddy Gobseck as he put his pistols back in their place; ‘but a man must have blood in his veins though before he can risk it, my son, and you have nothing but mud in yours.’
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From this reading “‘Amen!’ called Daddy Gobseck as he put his pistols back in their place; ‘but a man must have blood in his veins though before he can risk it, my son, and you have nothing but mud in yours.’
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading “‘Amen!’ called Daddy Gobseck as he put his pistols back in their place; ‘but a man must have blood in his veins though before he can risk it, my son, and you have nothing but mud in yours.’
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From this reading I have the diamonds!’ he cried again and again, ‘the beautiful diamonds! such diamonds! and tolerably cheaply.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “When the door was closed, and the two vehicles had gone, Gobseck rose to his feet and began to prance about.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading I have the diamonds!’ he cried again and again, ‘the beautiful diamonds! such diamonds! and tolerably cheaply.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “‘Amen!’ called Daddy Gobseck as he put his pistols back in their place; ‘but a man must have blood in his veins though before he can risk it, my son, and you have nothing but mud in yours.’
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “‘I have the diamonds!
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “When the door was closed, and the two vehicles had gone, Gobseck rose to his feet and began to prance about.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “When the door was closed, and the two vehicles had gone, Gobseck rose to his feet and began to prance about.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “‘Amen!’ called Daddy Gobseck as he put his pistols back in their place; ‘but a man must have blood in his veins though before he can risk it, my son, and you have nothing but mud in yours.’
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “When the door was closed, and the two vehicles had gone, Gobseck rose to his feet and began to prance about.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading “When the door was closed, and the two vehicles had gone, Gobseck rose to his feet and began to prance about.
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “‘Amen!’ called Daddy Gobseck as he put his pistols back in their place; ‘but a man must have blood in his veins though before he can risk it, my son, and you have nothing but mud in yours.’
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “‘Amen!’ called Daddy Gobseck as he put his pistols back in their place; ‘but a man must have blood in his veins though before he can risk it, my son, and you have nothing but mud in yours.’
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading “‘Amen!’ called Daddy Gobseck as he put his pistols back in their place; ‘but a man must have blood in his veins though before he can risk it, my son, and you have nothing but mud in yours.’
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “‘I have the diamonds!
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “‘Amen!’ called Daddy Gobseck as he put his pistols back in their place; ‘but a man must have blood in his veins though before he can risk it, my son, and you have nothing but mud in yours.’
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “‘Amen!’ called Daddy Gobseck as he put his pistols back in their place; ‘but a man must have blood in his veins though before he can risk it, my son, and you have nothing but mud in yours.’
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “‘Amen!’ called Daddy Gobseck as he put his pistols back in their place; ‘but a man must have blood in his veins though before he can risk it, my son, and you have nothing but mud in yours.’
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “‘Amen!’ called Daddy Gobseck as he put his pistols back in their place; ‘but a man must have blood in his veins though before he can risk it, my son, and you have nothing but mud in yours.’
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading “‘Amen!’ called Daddy Gobseck as he put his pistols back in their place; ‘but a man must have blood in his veins though before he can risk it, my son, and you have nothing but mud in yours.’
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading “‘Amen!’ called Daddy Gobseck as he put his pistols back in their place; ‘but a man must have blood in his veins though before he can risk it, my son, and you have nothing but mud in yours.’
not one thing; not anything
From this reading “‘Amen!’ called Daddy Gobseck as he put his pistols back in their place; ‘but a man must have blood in his veins though before he can risk it, my son, and you have nothing but mud in yours.’
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “‘Amen!’ called Daddy Gobseck as he put his pistols back in their place; ‘but a man must have blood in his veins though before he can risk it, my son, and you have nothing but mud in yours.’
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “‘Amen!’ called Daddy Gobseck as he put his pistols back in their place; ‘but a man must have blood in his veins though before he can risk it, my son, and you have nothing but mud in yours.’
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “When the door was closed, and the two vehicles had gone, Gobseck rose to his feet and began to prance about.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “‘Amen!’ called Daddy Gobseck as he put his pistols back in their place; ‘but a man must have blood in his veins though before he can risk it, my son, and you have nothing but mud in yours.’
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “‘Amen!’ called Daddy Gobseck as he put his pistols back in their place; ‘but a man must have blood in his veins though before he can risk it, my son, and you have nothing but mud in yours.’
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “When the door was closed, and the two vehicles had gone, Gobseck rose to his feet and began to prance about.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “‘Amen!’ called Daddy Gobseck as he put his pistols back in their place; ‘but a man must have blood in his veins though before he can risk it, my son, and you have nothing but mud in yours.’
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading I have the diamonds!’ he cried again and again, ‘the beautiful diamonds! such diamonds! and tolerably cheaply.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “When the door was closed, and the two vehicles had gone, Gobseck rose to his feet and began to prance about.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading “‘Amen!’ called Daddy Gobseck as he put his pistols back in their place; ‘but a man must have blood in his veins though before he can risk it, my son, and you have nothing but mud in yours.’
in spite of the fact that
From this reading “‘Amen!’ called Daddy Gobseck as he put his pistols back in their place; ‘but a man must have blood in his veins though before he can risk it, my son, and you have nothing but mud in yours.’
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “When the door was closed, and the two vehicles had gone, Gobseck rose to his feet and began to prance about.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I have the diamonds!’ he cried again and again, ‘the beautiful diamonds! such diamonds! and tolerably cheaply.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “When the door was closed, and the two vehicles had gone, Gobseck rose to his feet and began to prance about.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “When the door was closed, and the two vehicles had gone, Gobseck rose to his feet and began to prance about.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “‘Amen!’ called Daddy Gobseck as he put his pistols back in their place; ‘but a man must have blood in his veins though before he can risk it, my son, and you have nothing but mud in yours.’
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “When the door was closed, and the two vehicles had gone, Gobseck rose to his feet and began to prance about.
at the time that
From this reading “When the door was closed, and the two vehicles had gone, Gobseck rose to his feet and began to prance about.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “‘Amen!’ called Daddy Gobseck as he put his pistols back in their place; ‘but a man must have blood in his veins though before he can risk it, my son, and you have nothing but mud in yours.’
the one or ones belonging to the person spoken to
From this reading “‘Amen!’ called Daddy Gobseck as he put his pistols back in their place; ‘but a man must have blood in his veins though before he can risk it, my son, and you have nothing but mud in yours.’
