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"SNUGGLERS' ROOST" Wickersham began to renew his visits to Mrs. Wentworth, which he had discontinued for a time when he had found himself repulsed. The repulse had stimulated his desire to win her; but he had a further motive. Among other things, she might ask for an accounting of the money he had had of her, and he wanted more money. He must keep up appearances, or others might pounce upon him. When he began again, it was on a new line.
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an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “When he began again, it was on a new line.”
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading “Among other things, she might ask for an accounting of the money he had had of her, and he wanted more money.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"SNUGGLERS' ROOST" Wickersham began to renew his visits to Mrs. Wentworth, which he had discontinued for a time when he had found himself repulsed.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"SNUGGLERS' ROOST" Wickersham began to renew his visits to Mrs. Wentworth, which he had discontinued for a time when he had found himself repulsed.”
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading “"SNUGGLERS' ROOST" Wickersham began to renew his visits to Mrs. Wentworth, which he had discontinued for a time when he had found himself repulsed.”
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading “Among other things, she might ask for an accounting of the money he had had of her, and he wanted more money.”
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading “He must keep up appearances, or others might pounce upon him.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"SNUGGLERS' ROOST" Wickersham began to renew his visits to Mrs. Wentworth, which he had discontinued for a time when he had found himself repulsed.”
a formal word for “on”
From this reading “He must keep up appearances, or others might pounce upon him.”
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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 "SNUGGLERS' ROOST" Wickersham began to renew his visits to Mrs. Wentworth, which he had discontinued for a time when he had found himself repulsed.
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From this reading Among other things, she might ask for an accounting of the money he had had of her, and he wanted more money.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading When he began again, it was on a new line.
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Among other things, she might ask for an accounting of the money he had had of her, and he wanted more money.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Among other things, she might ask for an accounting of the money he had had of her, and he wanted more money.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Among other things, she might ask for an accounting of the money he had had of her, and he wanted more money.
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From this reading He must keep up appearances, or others might pounce upon him.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Among other things, she might ask for an accounting of the money he had had of her, and he wanted more money.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "SNUGGLERS' ROOST" Wickersham began to renew his visits to Mrs. Wentworth, which he had discontinued for a time when he had found himself repulsed.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The repulse had stimulated his desire to win her; but he had a further motive.
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From this reading The repulse had stimulated his desire to win her; but he had a further motive.
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From this reading "SNUGGLERS' ROOST" Wickersham began to renew his visits to Mrs. Wentworth, which he had discontinued for a time when he had found himself repulsed.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "SNUGGLERS' ROOST" Wickersham began to renew his visits to Mrs. Wentworth, which he had discontinued for a time when he had found himself repulsed.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "SNUGGLERS' ROOST" Wickersham began to renew his visits to Mrs. Wentworth, which he had discontinued for a time when he had found himself repulsed.
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From this reading The repulse had stimulated his desire to win her; but he had a further motive.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "SNUGGLERS' ROOST" Wickersham began to renew his visits to Mrs. Wentworth, which he had discontinued for a time when he had found himself repulsed.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "SNUGGLERS' ROOST" Wickersham began to renew his visits to Mrs. Wentworth, which he had discontinued for a time when he had found himself repulsed.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The repulse had stimulated his desire to win her; but he had a further motive.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He must keep up appearances, or others might pounce upon him.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading "SNUGGLERS' ROOST" Wickersham began to renew his visits to Mrs. Wentworth, which he had discontinued for a time when he had found himself repulsed.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "SNUGGLERS' ROOST" Wickersham began to renew his visits to Mrs. Wentworth, which he had discontinued for a time when he had found himself repulsed.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading When he began again, it was on a new line.
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From this reading He must keep up appearances, or others might pounce upon him.
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From this reading When he began again, it was on a new line.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Among other things, she might ask for an accounting of the money he had had of her, and he wanted more money.
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From this reading Among other things, she might ask for an accounting of the money he had had of her, and he wanted more money.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Among other things, she might ask for an accounting of the money he had had of her, and he wanted more money.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The repulse had stimulated his desire to win her; but he had a further motive.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "SNUGGLERS' ROOST" Wickersham began to renew his visits to Mrs. Wentworth, which he had discontinued for a time when he had found himself repulsed.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading He must keep up appearances, or others might pounce upon him.
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From this reading When he began again, it was on a new line.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Among other things, she might ask for an accounting of the money he had had of her, and he wanted more money.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading When he began again, it was on a new line.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading He must keep up appearances, or others might pounce upon him.
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From this reading Among other things, she might ask for an accounting of the money he had had of her, and he wanted more money.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He must keep up appearances, or others might pounce upon him.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He must keep up appearances, or others might pounce upon him.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "SNUGGLERS' ROOST" Wickersham began to renew his visits to Mrs. Wentworth, which he had discontinued for a time when he had found himself repulsed.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The repulse had stimulated his desire to win her; but he had a further motive.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "SNUGGLERS' ROOST" Wickersham began to renew his visits to Mrs. Wentworth, which he had discontinued for a time when he had found himself repulsed.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "SNUGGLERS' ROOST" Wickersham began to renew his visits to Mrs. Wentworth, which he had discontinued for a time when he had found himself repulsed.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Among other things, she might ask for an accounting of the money he had had of her, and he wanted more money.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "SNUGGLERS' ROOST" Wickersham began to renew his visits to Mrs. Wentworth, which he had discontinued for a time when he had found himself repulsed.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The repulse had stimulated his desire to win her; but he had a further motive.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The repulse had stimulated his desire to win her; but he had a further motive.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Among other things, she might ask for an accounting of the money he had had of her, and he wanted more money.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "SNUGGLERS' ROOST" Wickersham began to renew his visits to Mrs. Wentworth, which he had discontinued for a time when he had found himself repulsed.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "SNUGGLERS' ROOST" Wickersham began to renew his visits to Mrs. Wentworth, which he had discontinued for a time when he had found himself repulsed.
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From this reading He must keep up appearances, or others might pounce upon him.
a formal word for “on”
From this reading He must keep up appearances, or others might pounce upon him.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "SNUGGLERS' ROOST" Wickersham began to renew his visits to Mrs. Wentworth, which he had discontinued for a time when he had found himself repulsed.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Among other things, she might ask for an accounting of the money he had had of her, and he wanted more money.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When he began again, it was on a new line.
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From this reading "SNUGGLERS' ROOST" Wickersham began to renew his visits to Mrs. Wentworth, which he had discontinued for a time when he had found himself repulsed.
at the time that
From this reading "SNUGGLERS' ROOST" Wickersham began to renew his visits to Mrs. Wentworth, which he had discontinued for a time when he had found himself repulsed.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading "SNUGGLERS' ROOST" Wickersham began to renew his visits to Mrs. Wentworth, which he had discontinued for a time when he had found himself repulsed.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "SNUGGLERS' ROOST" Wickersham began to renew his visits to Mrs. Wentworth, which he had discontinued for a time when he had found himself repulsed.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The repulse had stimulated his desire to win her; but he had a further motive.
