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Chapter XIII
JEREMIAH DISCOVERS A "SYSTEM" BY WHICH HE MUST MAKE A LARGE FORTUNE. Just before the man called out "False start," there had been a momentary lull in the room, the principal bets having been made and booked, but when the two words were spoken a buzz of eager inquiries commenced. "How much Silver Rose?" "Northampton for a pony--what price?" "I'll take twelves and threes Peter Simple, a tenner each way."
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the past participle of “be”
From this reading “Just before the man called out "False start," there had been a momentary lull in the room, the principal bets having been made and booked, but when the two words were spoken a buzz of eager inquiries commenced.”
earlier than; in front of
From this reading “Just before the man called out "False start," there had been a momentary lull in the room, the principal bets having been made and booked, but when the two words were spoken a buzz of eager inquiries commenced.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “JEREMIAH DISCOVERS A "SYSTEM" BY WHICH HE MUST MAKE A LARGE FORTUNE.”
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading “Just before the man called out "False start," there had been a momentary lull in the room, the principal bets having been made and booked, but when the two words were spoken a buzz of eager inquiries commenced.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “JEREMIAH DISCOVERS A "SYSTEM" BY WHICH HE MUST MAKE A LARGE FORTUNE.”
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading “JEREMIAH DISCOVERS A "SYSTEM" BY WHICH HE MUST MAKE A LARGE FORTUNE.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"How much Silver Rose?"”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Just before the man called out "False start," there had been a momentary lull in the room, the principal bets having been made and booked, but when the two words were spoken a buzz of eager inquiries commenced.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"I'll take twelves and threes Peter Simple, a tenner each way."”
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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 JEREMIAH DISCOVERS A "SYSTEM" BY WHICH HE MUST MAKE A LARGE FORTUNE.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Just before the man called out "False start," there had been a momentary lull in the room, the principal bets having been made and booked, but when the two words were spoken a buzz of eager inquiries commenced.
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Just before the man called out "False start," there had been a momentary lull in the room, the principal bets having been made and booked, but when the two words were spoken a buzz of eager inquiries commenced.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Just before the man called out "False start," there had been a momentary lull in the room, the principal bets having been made and booked, but when the two words were spoken a buzz of eager inquiries commenced.
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From this reading Just before the man called out "False start," there had been a momentary lull in the room, the principal bets having been made and booked, but when the two words were spoken a buzz of eager inquiries commenced.
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From this reading Just before the man called out "False start," there had been a momentary lull in the room, the principal bets having been made and booked, but when the two words were spoken a buzz of eager inquiries commenced.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Just before the man called out "False start," there had been a momentary lull in the room, the principal bets having been made and booked, but when the two words were spoken a buzz of eager inquiries commenced.
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From this reading Just before the man called out "False start," there had been a momentary lull in the room, the principal bets having been made and booked, but when the two words were spoken a buzz of eager inquiries commenced.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading JEREMIAH DISCOVERS A "SYSTEM" BY WHICH HE MUST MAKE A LARGE FORTUNE.
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From this reading Just before the man called out "False start," there had been a momentary lull in the room, the principal bets having been made and booked, but when the two words were spoken a buzz of eager inquiries commenced.
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From this reading Just before the man called out "False start," there had been a momentary lull in the room, the principal bets having been made and booked, but when the two words were spoken a buzz of eager inquiries commenced.
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From this reading JEREMIAH DISCOVERS A "SYSTEM" BY WHICH HE MUST MAKE A LARGE FORTUNE.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading "I'll take twelves and threes Peter Simple, a tenner each way."
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From this reading Just before the man called out "False start," there had been a momentary lull in the room, the principal bets having been made and booked, but when the two words were spoken a buzz of eager inquiries commenced.
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From this reading Just before the man called out "False start," there had been a momentary lull in the room, the principal bets having been made and booked, but when the two words were spoken a buzz of eager inquiries commenced.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "Northampton for a pony--what price?"
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading JEREMIAH DISCOVERS A "SYSTEM" BY WHICH HE MUST MAKE A LARGE FORTUNE.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Just before the man called out "False start," there had been a momentary lull in the room, the principal bets having been made and booked, but when the two words were spoken a buzz of eager inquiries commenced.
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Just before the man called out "False start," there had been a momentary lull in the room, the principal bets having been made and booked, but when the two words were spoken a buzz of eager inquiries commenced.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading JEREMIAH DISCOVERS A "SYSTEM" BY WHICH HE MUST MAKE A LARGE FORTUNE.
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From this reading "How much Silver Rose?"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I'll take twelves and threes Peter Simple, a tenner each way."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Just before the man called out "False start," there had been a momentary lull in the room, the principal bets having been made and booked, but when the two words were spoken a buzz of eager inquiries commenced.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Just before the man called out "False start," there had been a momentary lull in the room, the principal bets having been made and booked, but when the two words were spoken a buzz of eager inquiries commenced.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading JEREMIAH DISCOVERS A "SYSTEM" BY WHICH HE MUST MAKE A LARGE FORTUNE.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Just before the man called out "False start," there had been a momentary lull in the room, the principal bets having been made and booked, but when the two words were spoken a buzz of eager inquiries commenced.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading JEREMIAH DISCOVERS A "SYSTEM" BY WHICH HE MUST MAKE A LARGE FORTUNE.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Just before the man called out "False start," there had been a momentary lull in the room, the principal bets having been made and booked, but when the two words were spoken a buzz of eager inquiries commenced.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Just before the man called out "False start," there had been a momentary lull in the room, the principal bets having been made and booked, but when the two words were spoken a buzz of eager inquiries commenced.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading JEREMIAH DISCOVERS A "SYSTEM" BY WHICH HE MUST MAKE A LARGE FORTUNE.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Just before the man called out "False start," there had been a momentary lull in the room, the principal bets having been made and booked, but when the two words were spoken a buzz of eager inquiries commenced.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Just before the man called out "False start," there had been a momentary lull in the room, the principal bets having been made and booked, but when the two words were spoken a buzz of eager inquiries commenced.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "How much Silver Rose?"
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading JEREMIAH DISCOVERS A "SYSTEM" BY WHICH HE MUST MAKE A LARGE FORTUNE.
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From this reading "Northampton for a pony--what price?"
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Just before the man called out "False start," there had been a momentary lull in the room, the principal bets having been made and booked, but when the two words were spoken a buzz of eager inquiries commenced.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Just before the man called out "False start," there had been a momentary lull in the room, the principal bets having been made and booked, but when the two words were spoken a buzz of eager inquiries commenced.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I'll take twelves and threes Peter Simple, a tenner each way."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Northampton for a pony--what price?"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Northampton for a pony--what price?"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Just before the man called out "False start," there had been a momentary lull in the room, the principal bets having been made and booked, but when the two words were spoken a buzz of eager inquiries commenced.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Just before the man called out "False start," there had been a momentary lull in the room, the principal bets having been made and booked, but when the two words were spoken a buzz of eager inquiries commenced.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "How much Silver Rose?"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "How much Silver Rose?"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I'll take twelves and threes Peter Simple, a tenner each way."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Just before the man called out "False start," there had been a momentary lull in the room, the principal bets having been made and booked, but when the two words were spoken a buzz of eager inquiries commenced.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Just before the man called out "False start," there had been a momentary lull in the room, the principal bets having been made and booked, but when the two words were spoken a buzz of eager inquiries commenced.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading JEREMIAH DISCOVERS A "SYSTEM" BY WHICH HE MUST MAKE A LARGE FORTUNE.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "I'll take twelves and threes Peter Simple, a tenner each way."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I'll take twelves and threes Peter Simple, a tenner each way."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Just before the man called out "False start," there had been a momentary lull in the room, the principal bets having been made and booked, but when the two words were spoken a buzz of eager inquiries commenced.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Just before the man called out "False start," there had been a momentary lull in the room, the principal bets having been made and booked, but when the two words were spoken a buzz of eager inquiries commenced.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I'll take twelves and threes Peter Simple, a tenner each way."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I'll take twelves and threes Peter Simple, a tenner each way."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Just before the man called out "False start," there had been a momentary lull in the room, the principal bets having been made and booked, but when the two words were spoken a buzz of eager inquiries commenced.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I'll take twelves and threes Peter Simple, a tenner each way."
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Just before the man called out "False start," there had been a momentary lull in the room, the principal bets having been made and booked, but when the two words were spoken a buzz of eager inquiries commenced.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "Northampton for a pony--what price?"
at the time that
From this reading Just before the man called out "False start," there had been a momentary lull in the room, the principal bets having been made and booked, but when the two words were spoken a buzz of eager inquiries commenced.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading JEREMIAH DISCOVERS A "SYSTEM" BY WHICH HE MUST MAKE A LARGE FORTUNE.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Just before the man called out "False start," there had been a momentary lull in the room, the principal bets having been made and booked, but when the two words were spoken a buzz of eager inquiries commenced.
