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Chapter II
IN WHICH DRIBBLE JUNIOR DISCOURSES ON CO-OPERATION. The old man, leaving Mr. Podmore in paradise, walked slowly down-stairs, and paused before a door on the second landing, on which was inscribed--again in yellow round-hand on a blue ground: "Umbrella and Parasol Hospital. Knock and enter." After a slight hesitation, he knocked and entered. J. Gribble junior was hard at work mending ribs and bones, and speedily recovering frames on moderate terms.
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later than; following
From this reading “After a slight hesitation, he knocked and entered.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “The old man, leaving Mr. Podmore in paradise, walked slowly down-stairs, and paused before a door on the second landing, on which was inscribed--again in yellow round-hand on a blue ground: "Umbrella and Parasol Hospital.”
earlier than; in front of
From this reading “The old man, leaving Mr. Podmore in paradise, walked slowly down-stairs, and paused before a door on the second landing, on which was inscribed--again in yellow round-hand on a blue ground: "Umbrella and Parasol Hospital.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “The old man, leaving Mr. Podmore in paradise, walked slowly down-stairs, and paused before a door on the second landing, on which was inscribed--again in yellow round-hand on a blue ground: "Umbrella and Parasol Hospital.”
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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 The old man, leaving Mr. Podmore in paradise, walked slowly down-stairs, and paused before a door on the second landing, on which was inscribed--again in yellow round-hand on a blue ground: "Umbrella and Parasol Hospital.
later than; following
From this reading After a slight hesitation, he knocked and entered.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading The old man, leaving Mr. Podmore in paradise, walked slowly down-stairs, and paused before a door on the second landing, on which was inscribed--again in yellow round-hand on a blue ground: "Umbrella and Parasol Hospital.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The old man, leaving Mr. Podmore in paradise, walked slowly down-stairs, and paused before a door on the second landing, on which was inscribed--again in yellow round-hand on a blue ground: "Umbrella and Parasol Hospital.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading J. Gribble junior was hard at work mending ribs and bones, and speedily recovering frames on moderate terms.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading The old man, leaving Mr. Podmore in paradise, walked slowly down-stairs, and paused before a door on the second landing, on which was inscribed--again in yellow round-hand on a blue ground: "Umbrella and Parasol Hospital.
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From this reading The old man, leaving Mr. Podmore in paradise, walked slowly down-stairs, and paused before a door on the second landing, on which was inscribed--again in yellow round-hand on a blue ground: "Umbrella and Parasol Hospital.
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From this reading J. Gribble junior was hard at work mending ribs and bones, and speedily recovering frames on moderate terms.
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From this reading IN WHICH DRIBBLE JUNIOR DISCOURSES ON CO-OPERATION.
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From this reading IN WHICH DRIBBLE JUNIOR DISCOURSES ON CO-OPERATION.
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From this reading The old man, leaving Mr. Podmore in paradise, walked slowly down-stairs, and paused before a door on the second landing, on which was inscribed--again in yellow round-hand on a blue ground: "Umbrella and Parasol Hospital.
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From this reading The old man, leaving Mr. Podmore in paradise, walked slowly down-stairs, and paused before a door on the second landing, on which was inscribed--again in yellow round-hand on a blue ground: "Umbrella and Parasol Hospital.
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From this reading IN WHICH DRIBBLE JUNIOR DISCOURSES ON CO-OPERATION.
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From this reading Knock and enter."
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From this reading After a slight hesitation, he knocked and entered.
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From this reading J. Gribble junior was hard at work mending ribs and bones, and speedily recovering frames on moderate terms.
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From this reading J. Gribble junior was hard at work mending ribs and bones, and speedily recovering frames on moderate terms.
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From this reading The old man, leaving Mr. Podmore in paradise, walked slowly down-stairs, and paused before a door on the second landing, on which was inscribed--again in yellow round-hand on a blue ground: "Umbrella and Parasol Hospital.
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From this reading J. Gribble junior was hard at work mending ribs and bones, and speedily recovering frames on moderate terms.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading After a slight hesitation, he knocked and entered.
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From this reading After a slight hesitation, he knocked and entered.
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From this reading The old man, leaving Mr. Podmore in paradise, walked slowly down-stairs, and paused before a door on the second landing, on which was inscribed--again in yellow round-hand on a blue ground: "Umbrella and Parasol Hospital.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN WHICH DRIBBLE JUNIOR DISCOURSES ON CO-OPERATION.
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From this reading The old man, leaving Mr. Podmore in paradise, walked slowly down-stairs, and paused before a door on the second landing, on which was inscribed--again in yellow round-hand on a blue ground: "Umbrella and Parasol Hospital.
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From this reading J. Gribble junior was hard at work mending ribs and bones, and speedily recovering frames on moderate terms.
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From this reading IN WHICH DRIBBLE JUNIOR DISCOURSES ON CO-OPERATION.
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From this reading Knock and enter."
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From this reading After a slight hesitation, he knocked and entered.
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From this reading The old man, leaving Mr. Podmore in paradise, walked slowly down-stairs, and paused before a door on the second landing, on which was inscribed--again in yellow round-hand on a blue ground: "Umbrella and Parasol Hospital.
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From this reading The old man, leaving Mr. Podmore in paradise, walked slowly down-stairs, and paused before a door on the second landing, on which was inscribed--again in yellow round-hand on a blue ground: "Umbrella and Parasol Hospital.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The old man, leaving Mr. Podmore in paradise, walked slowly down-stairs, and paused before a door on the second landing, on which was inscribed--again in yellow round-hand on a blue ground: "Umbrella and Parasol Hospital.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading J. Gribble junior was hard at work mending ribs and bones, and speedily recovering frames on moderate terms.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading J. Gribble junior was hard at work mending ribs and bones, and speedily recovering frames on moderate terms.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The old man, leaving Mr. Podmore in paradise, walked slowly down-stairs, and paused before a door on the second landing, on which was inscribed--again in yellow round-hand on a blue ground: "Umbrella and Parasol Hospital.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The old man, leaving Mr. Podmore in paradise, walked slowly down-stairs, and paused before a door on the second landing, on which was inscribed--again in yellow round-hand on a blue ground: "Umbrella and Parasol Hospital.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading IN WHICH DRIBBLE JUNIOR DISCOURSES ON CO-OPERATION.
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From this reading The old man, leaving Mr. Podmore in paradise, walked slowly down-stairs, and paused before a door on the second landing, on which was inscribed--again in yellow round-hand on a blue ground: "Umbrella and Parasol Hospital.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The old man, leaving Mr. Podmore in paradise, walked slowly down-stairs, and paused before a door on the second landing, on which was inscribed--again in yellow round-hand on a blue ground: "Umbrella and Parasol Hospital.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The old man, leaving Mr. Podmore in paradise, walked slowly down-stairs, and paused before a door on the second landing, on which was inscribed--again in yellow round-hand on a blue ground: "Umbrella and Parasol Hospital.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The old man, leaving Mr. Podmore in paradise, walked slowly down-stairs, and paused before a door on the second landing, on which was inscribed--again in yellow round-hand on a blue ground: "Umbrella and Parasol Hospital.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading J. Gribble junior was hard at work mending ribs and bones, and speedily recovering frames on moderate terms.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading J. Gribble junior was hard at work mending ribs and bones, and speedily recovering frames on moderate terms.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The old man, leaving Mr. Podmore in paradise, walked slowly down-stairs, and paused before a door on the second landing, on which was inscribed--again in yellow round-hand on a blue ground: "Umbrella and Parasol Hospital.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The old man, leaving Mr. Podmore in paradise, walked slowly down-stairs, and paused before a door on the second landing, on which was inscribed--again in yellow round-hand on a blue ground: "Umbrella and Parasol Hospital.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading After a slight hesitation, he knocked and entered.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The old man, leaving Mr. Podmore in paradise, walked slowly down-stairs, and paused before a door on the second landing, on which was inscribed--again in yellow round-hand on a blue ground: "Umbrella and Parasol Hospital.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading J. Gribble junior was hard at work mending ribs and bones, and speedily recovering frames on moderate terms.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading J. Gribble junior was hard at work mending ribs and bones, and speedily recovering frames on moderate terms.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The old man, leaving Mr. Podmore in paradise, walked slowly down-stairs, and paused before a door on the second landing, on which was inscribed--again in yellow round-hand on a blue ground: "Umbrella and Parasol Hospital.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The old man, leaving Mr. Podmore in paradise, walked slowly down-stairs, and paused before a door on the second landing, on which was inscribed--again in yellow round-hand on a blue ground: "Umbrella and Parasol Hospital.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The old man, leaving Mr. Podmore in paradise, walked slowly down-stairs, and paused before a door on the second landing, on which was inscribed--again in yellow round-hand on a blue ground: "Umbrella and Parasol Hospital.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The old man, leaving Mr. Podmore in paradise, walked slowly down-stairs, and paused before a door on the second landing, on which was inscribed--again in yellow round-hand on a blue ground: "Umbrella and Parasol Hospital.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading IN WHICH DRIBBLE JUNIOR DISCOURSES ON CO-OPERATION.
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From this reading J. Gribble junior was hard at work mending ribs and bones, and speedily recovering frames on moderate terms.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The old man, leaving Mr. Podmore in paradise, walked slowly down-stairs, and paused before a door on the second landing, on which was inscribed--again in yellow round-hand on a blue ground: "Umbrella and Parasol Hospital.
