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Chapter XVI
CHAP: XI. WILLIE STRUTHERS AND KANGAROO Jaz took Somers to the famous Canberra House, in Sydney, where the Socialists and Labour people had their premises: offices, meeting-rooms, club-rooms, quite an establishment. There was a lively feeling about the place, in spite of various down-at-heel malcontents who stood about in the passage and outside on the pavement. A business-like air. The two men were conducted into an inner room where a man sat at a desk.
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on the subject of; concerning
From this reading “There was a lively feeling about the place, in spite of various down-at-heel malcontents who stood about in the passage and outside on the pavement.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “There was a lively feeling about the place, in spite of various down-at-heel malcontents who stood about in the passage and outside on the pavement.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “There was a lively feeling about the place, in spite of various down-at-heel malcontents who stood about in the passage and outside on the pavement.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “There was a lively feeling about the place, in spite of various down-at-heel malcontents who stood about in the passage and outside on the pavement.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “WILLIE STRUTHERS AND KANGAROO Jaz took Somers to the famous Canberra House, in Sydney, where the Socialists and Labour people had their premises: offices, meeting-rooms, club-rooms, quite an establishment.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “There was a lively feeling about the place, in spite of various down-at-heel malcontents who stood about in the passage and outside on the pavement.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “WILLIE STRUTHERS AND KANGAROO Jaz took Somers to the famous Canberra House, in Sydney, where the Socialists and Labour people had their premises: offices, meeting-rooms, club-rooms, quite an establishment.”
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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 There was a lively feeling about the place, in spite of various down-at-heel malcontents who stood about in the passage and outside on the pavement.
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading There was a lively feeling about the place, in spite of various down-at-heel malcontents who stood about in the passage and outside on the pavement.
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From this reading A business-like air.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading WILLIE STRUTHERS AND KANGAROO Jaz took Somers to the famous Canberra House, in Sydney, where the Socialists and Labour people had their premises: offices, meeting-rooms, club-rooms, quite an establishment.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading WILLIE STRUTHERS AND KANGAROO Jaz took Somers to the famous Canberra House, in Sydney, where the Socialists and Labour people had their premises: offices, meeting-rooms, club-rooms, quite an establishment.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The two men were conducted into an inner room where a man sat at a desk.
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From this reading A business-like air.
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From this reading WILLIE STRUTHERS AND KANGAROO Jaz took Somers to the famous Canberra House, in Sydney, where the Socialists and Labour people had their premises: offices, meeting-rooms, club-rooms, quite an establishment.
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From this reading CHAP: XI.
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From this reading WILLIE STRUTHERS AND KANGAROO Jaz took Somers to the famous Canberra House, in Sydney, where the Socialists and Labour people had their premises: offices, meeting-rooms, club-rooms, quite an establishment.
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From this reading The two men were conducted into an inner room where a man sat at a desk.
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From this reading The two men were conducted into an inner room where a man sat at a desk.
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From this reading There was a lively feeling about the place, in spite of various down-at-heel malcontents who stood about in the passage and outside on the pavement.
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From this reading WILLIE STRUTHERS AND KANGAROO Jaz took Somers to the famous Canberra House, in Sydney, where the Socialists and Labour people had their premises: offices, meeting-rooms, club-rooms, quite an establishment.
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From this reading WILLIE STRUTHERS AND KANGAROO Jaz took Somers to the famous Canberra House, in Sydney, where the Socialists and Labour people had their premises: offices, meeting-rooms, club-rooms, quite an establishment.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading There was a lively feeling about the place, in spite of various down-at-heel malcontents who stood about in the passage and outside on the pavement.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading WILLIE STRUTHERS AND KANGAROO Jaz took Somers to the famous Canberra House, in Sydney, where the Socialists and Labour people had their premises: offices, meeting-rooms, club-rooms, quite an establishment.
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From this reading WILLIE STRUTHERS AND KANGAROO Jaz took Somers to the famous Canberra House, in Sydney, where the Socialists and Labour people had their premises: offices, meeting-rooms, club-rooms, quite an establishment.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading WILLIE STRUTHERS AND KANGAROO Jaz took Somers to the famous Canberra House, in Sydney, where the Socialists and Labour people had their premises: offices, meeting-rooms, club-rooms, quite an establishment.
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From this reading The two men were conducted into an inner room where a man sat at a desk.
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The two men were conducted into an inner room where a man sat at a desk.
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From this reading WILLIE STRUTHERS AND KANGAROO Jaz took Somers to the famous Canberra House, in Sydney, where the Socialists and Labour people had their premises: offices, meeting-rooms, club-rooms, quite an establishment.
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From this reading WILLIE STRUTHERS AND KANGAROO Jaz took Somers to the famous Canberra House, in Sydney, where the Socialists and Labour people had their premises: offices, meeting-rooms, club-rooms, quite an establishment.
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From this reading WILLIE STRUTHERS AND KANGAROO Jaz took Somers to the famous Canberra House, in Sydney, where the Socialists and Labour people had their premises: offices, meeting-rooms, club-rooms, quite an establishment.
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From this reading There was a lively feeling about the place, in spite of various down-at-heel malcontents who stood about in the passage and outside on the pavement.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading There was a lively feeling about the place, in spite of various down-at-heel malcontents who stood about in the passage and outside on the pavement.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The two men were conducted into an inner room where a man sat at a desk.
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From this reading WILLIE STRUTHERS AND KANGAROO Jaz took Somers to the famous Canberra House, in Sydney, where the Socialists and Labour people had their premises: offices, meeting-rooms, club-rooms, quite an establishment.
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From this reading The two men were conducted into an inner room where a man sat at a desk.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading There was a lively feeling about the place, in spite of various down-at-heel malcontents who stood about in the passage and outside on the pavement.
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From this reading WILLIE STRUTHERS AND KANGAROO Jaz took Somers to the famous Canberra House, in Sydney, where the Socialists and Labour people had their premises: offices, meeting-rooms, club-rooms, quite an establishment.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading There was a lively feeling about the place, in spite of various down-at-heel malcontents who stood about in the passage and outside on the pavement.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading There was a lively feeling about the place, in spite of various down-at-heel malcontents who stood about in the passage and outside on the pavement.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading There was a lively feeling about the place, in spite of various down-at-heel malcontents who stood about in the passage and outside on the pavement.
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From this reading There was a lively feeling about the place, in spite of various down-at-heel malcontents who stood about in the passage and outside on the pavement.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading WILLIE STRUTHERS AND KANGAROO Jaz took Somers to the famous Canberra House, in Sydney, where the Socialists and Labour people had their premises: offices, meeting-rooms, club-rooms, quite an establishment.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading There was a lively feeling about the place, in spite of various down-at-heel malcontents who stood about in the passage and outside on the pavement.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading WILLIE STRUTHERS AND KANGAROO Jaz took Somers to the famous Canberra House, in Sydney, where the Socialists and Labour people had their premises: offices, meeting-rooms, club-rooms, quite an establishment.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading WILLIE STRUTHERS AND KANGAROO Jaz took Somers to the famous Canberra House, in Sydney, where the Socialists and Labour people had their premises: offices, meeting-rooms, club-rooms, quite an establishment.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The two men were conducted into an inner room where a man sat at a desk.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The two men were conducted into an inner room where a man sat at a desk.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading WILLIE STRUTHERS AND KANGAROO Jaz took Somers to the famous Canberra House, in Sydney, where the Socialists and Labour people had their premises: offices, meeting-rooms, club-rooms, quite an establishment.
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From this reading WILLIE STRUTHERS AND KANGAROO Jaz took Somers to the famous Canberra House, in Sydney, where the Socialists and Labour people had their premises: offices, meeting-rooms, club-rooms, quite an establishment.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading There was a lively feeling about the place, in spite of various down-at-heel malcontents who stood about in the passage and outside on the pavement.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading There was a lively feeling about the place, in spite of various down-at-heel malcontents who stood about in the passage and outside on the pavement.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading WILLIE STRUTHERS AND KANGAROO Jaz took Somers to the famous Canberra House, in Sydney, where the Socialists and Labour people had their premises: offices, meeting-rooms, club-rooms, quite an establishment.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading WILLIE STRUTHERS AND KANGAROO Jaz took Somers to the famous Canberra House, in Sydney, where the Socialists and Labour people had their premises: offices, meeting-rooms, club-rooms, quite an establishment.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading WILLIE STRUTHERS AND KANGAROO Jaz took Somers to the famous Canberra House, in Sydney, where the Socialists and Labour people had their premises: offices, meeting-rooms, club-rooms, quite an establishment.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading WILLIE STRUTHERS AND KANGAROO Jaz took Somers to the famous Canberra House, in Sydney, where the Socialists and Labour people had their premises: offices, meeting-rooms, club-rooms, quite an establishment.
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From this reading There was a lively feeling about the place, in spite of various down-at-heel malcontents who stood about in the passage and outside on the pavement.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading WILLIE STRUTHERS AND KANGAROO Jaz took Somers to the famous Canberra House, in Sydney, where the Socialists and Labour people had their premises: offices, meeting-rooms, club-rooms, quite an establishment.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading WILLIE STRUTHERS AND KANGAROO Jaz took Somers to the famous Canberra House, in Sydney, where the Socialists and Labour people had their premises: offices, meeting-rooms, club-rooms, quite an establishment.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The two men were conducted into an inner room where a man sat at a desk.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading There was a lively feeling about the place, in spite of various down-at-heel malcontents who stood about in the passage and outside on the pavement.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There was a lively feeling about the place, in spite of various down-at-heel malcontents who stood about in the passage and outside on the pavement.
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The two men were conducted into an inner room where a man sat at a desk.
in or at the place that
From this reading WILLIE STRUTHERS AND KANGAROO Jaz took Somers to the famous Canberra House, in Sydney, where the Socialists and Labour people had their premises: offices, meeting-rooms, club-rooms, quite an establishment.
which person or people
From this reading There was a lively feeling about the place, in spite of various down-at-heel malcontents who stood about in the passage and outside on the pavement.
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From this reading WILLIE STRUTHERS AND KANGAROO Jaz took Somers to the famous Canberra House, in Sydney, where the Socialists and Labour people had their premises: offices, meeting-rooms, club-rooms, quite an establishment.
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From this reading CHAP: XI.
