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adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Not that Mr. Gollop, having regard for the _expressio falsi_ as compared with the _suppressio veri_, was strictly a prevaricator or that he told the exact truth, because he had slipped four whole days up his sleeve for his own entertainment; four whole days in which he had not the slightest intention of visiting his firm; four whole days that he intended to devote to art research, and exploration--exploration of a wilderness known as MacDougall Alley.
accurately
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From this reading So accurately did he time his movements that he invaded MacDougall Alley at just eleven a.m., which he considered a proper hour to find an aspiring artist at work while the light was most perfect and amenable.
acumen
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From this reading He was not disappointed, which he regarded as proof of acumen; but he was surprised by his surroundings.
Alley
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From this reading Not that Mr. Gollop, having regard for the _expressio falsi_ as compared with the _suppressio veri_, was strictly a prevaricator or that he told the exact truth, because he had slipped four whole days up his sleeve for his own entertainment; four whole days in which he had not the slightest intention of visiting his firm; four whole days that he intended to devote to art research, and exploration--exploration of a wilderness known as MacDougall Alley.
amenable
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From this reading So accurately did he time his movements that he invaded MacDougall Alley at just eleven a.m., which he considered a proper hour to find an aspiring artist at work while the light was most perfect and amenable.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading So accurately did he time his movements that he invaded MacDougall Alley at just eleven a.m., which he considered a proper hour to find an aspiring artist at work while the light was most perfect and amenable.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading At the end of three days, Mr. Martin, professing much gratitude and pleasure for the hospitality shown him, departed for the South.
artauxiliary verbUS /ɑːrt/
an old form of “are”, used with “thou”
From this reading Not that Mr. Gollop, having regard for the _expressio falsi_ as compared with the _suppressio veri_, was strictly a prevaricator or that he told the exact truth, because he had slipped four whole days up his sleeve for his own entertainment; four whole days in which he had not the slightest intention of visiting his firm; four whole days that he intended to devote to art research, and exploration--exploration of a wilderness known as MacDougall Alley.
artist
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From this reading So accurately did he time his movements that he invaded MacDougall Alley at just eleven a.m., which he considered a proper hour to find an aspiring artist at work while the light was most perfect and amenable.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Not that Mr. Gollop, having regard for the _expressio falsi_ as compared with the _suppressio veri_, was strictly a prevaricator or that he told the exact truth, because he had slipped four whole days up his sleeve for his own entertainment; four whole days in which he had not the slightest intention of visiting his firm; four whole days that he intended to devote to art research, and exploration--exploration of a wilderness known as MacDougall Alley.
aspiring
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From this reading So accurately did he time his movements that he invaded MacDougall Alley at just eleven a.m., which he considered a proper hour to find an aspiring artist at work while the light was most perfect and amenable.
AtprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At the end of three days, Mr. Martin, professing much gratitude and pleasure for the hospitality shown him, departed for the South.
becauseconjunctionUS /bɪˈkɔːz/
for the reason that
From this reading Not that Mr. Gollop, having regard for the _expressio falsi_ as compared with the _suppressio veri_, was strictly a prevaricator or that he told the exact truth, because he had slipped four whole days up his sleeve for his own entertainment; four whole days in which he had not the slightest intention of visiting his firm; four whole days that he intended to devote to art research, and exploration--exploration of a wilderness known as MacDougall Alley.
business
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From this reading At the end of four days, Mr. Gollop, making the excuse of urgent business, entrained for New York.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He was not disappointed, which he regarded as proof of acumen; but he was surprised by his surroundings.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He was not disappointed, which he regarded as proof of acumen; but he was surprised by his surroundings.
compared
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From this reading Not that Mr. Gollop, having regard for the _expressio falsi_ as compared with the _suppressio veri_, was strictly a prevaricator or that he told the exact truth, because he had slipped four whole days up his sleeve for his own entertainment; four whole days in which he had not the slightest intention of visiting his firm; four whole days that he intended to devote to art research, and exploration--exploration of a wilderness known as MacDougall Alley.
considered
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From this reading So accurately did he time his movements that he invaded MacDougall Alley at just eleven a.m., which he considered a proper hour to find an aspiring artist at work while the light was most perfect and amenable.
days
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From this reading At the end of three days, Mr. Martin, professing much gratitude and pleasure for the hospitality shown him, departed for the South.
departed
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From this reading At the end of three days, Mr. Martin, professing much gratitude and pleasure for the hospitality shown him, departed for the South.
devote
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From this reading Not that Mr. Gollop, having regard for the _expressio falsi_ as compared with the _suppressio veri_, was strictly a prevaricator or that he told the exact truth, because he had slipped four whole days up his sleeve for his own entertainment; four whole days in which he had not the slightest intention of visiting his firm; four whole days that he intended to devote to art research, and exploration--exploration of a wilderness known as MacDougall Alley.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading So accurately did he time his movements that he invaded MacDougall Alley at just eleven a.m., which he considered a proper hour to find an aspiring artist at work while the light was most perfect and amenable.
disappointed
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From this reading He was not disappointed, which he regarded as proof of acumen; but he was surprised by his surroundings.
eleven
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From this reading So accurately did he time his movements that he invaded MacDougall Alley at just eleven a.m., which he considered a proper hour to find an aspiring artist at work while the light was most perfect and amenable.
end
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From this reading At the end of three days, Mr. Martin, professing much gratitude and pleasure for the hospitality shown him, departed for the South.
entertainment
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From this reading Not that Mr. Gollop, having regard for the _expressio falsi_ as compared with the _suppressio veri_, was strictly a prevaricator or that he told the exact truth, because he had slipped four whole days up his sleeve for his own entertainment; four whole days in which he had not the slightest intention of visiting his firm; four whole days that he intended to devote to art research, and exploration--exploration of a wilderness known as MacDougall Alley.
entrained
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From this reading At the end of four days, Mr. Gollop, making the excuse of urgent business, entrained for New York.
exactadjectiveUS /ɪɡˈzækt/
Strictly particular and correct.
From this reading Not that Mr. Gollop, having regard for the _expressio falsi_ as compared with the _suppressio veri_, was strictly a prevaricator or that he told the exact truth, because he had slipped four whole days up his sleeve for his own entertainment; four whole days in which he had not the slightest intention of visiting his firm; four whole days that he intended to devote to art research, and exploration--exploration of a wilderness known as MacDougall Alley.
excuse
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From this reading At the end of four days, Mr. Gollop, making the excuse of urgent business, entrained for New York.
exploration
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From this reading Not that Mr. Gollop, having regard for the _expressio falsi_ as compared with the _suppressio veri_, was strictly a prevaricator or that he told the exact truth, because he had slipped four whole days up his sleeve for his own entertainment; four whole days in which he had not the slightest intention of visiting his firm; four whole days that he intended to devote to art research, and exploration--exploration of a wilderness known as MacDougall Alley.
expressio
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From this reading Not that Mr. Gollop, having regard for the _expressio falsi_ as compared with the _suppressio veri_, was strictly a prevaricator or that he told the exact truth, because he had slipped four whole days up his sleeve for his own entertainment; four whole days in which he had not the slightest intention of visiting his firm; four whole days that he intended to devote to art research, and exploration--exploration of a wilderness known as MacDougall Alley.
falsi
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From this reading Not that Mr. Gollop, having regard for the _expressio falsi_ as compared with the _suppressio veri_, was strictly a prevaricator or that he told the exact truth, because he had slipped four whole days up his sleeve for his own entertainment; four whole days in which he had not the slightest intention of visiting his firm; four whole days that he intended to devote to art research, and exploration--exploration of a wilderness known as MacDougall Alley.
find
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From this reading So accurately did he time his movements that he invaded MacDougall Alley at just eleven a.m., which he considered a proper hour to find an aspiring artist at work while the light was most perfect and amenable.
firm
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From this reading Not that Mr. Gollop, having regard for the _expressio falsi_ as compared with the _suppressio veri_, was strictly a prevaricator or that he told the exact truth, because he had slipped four whole days up his sleeve for his own entertainment; four whole days in which he had not the slightest intention of visiting his firm; four whole days that he intended to devote to art research, and exploration--exploration of a wilderness known as MacDougall Alley.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading At the end of three days, Mr. Martin, professing much gratitude and pleasure for the hospitality shown him, departed for the South.
four
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From this reading At the end of four days, Mr. Gollop, making the excuse of urgent business, entrained for New York.
Gollop
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From this reading At the end of four days, Mr. Gollop, making the excuse of urgent business, entrained for New York.
gratitude
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From this reading At the end of three days, Mr. Martin, professing much gratitude and pleasure for the hospitality shown him, departed for the South.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Not that Mr. Gollop, having regard for the _expressio falsi_ as compared with the _suppressio veri_, was strictly a prevaricator or that he told the exact truth, because he had slipped four whole days up his sleeve for his own entertainment; four whole days in which he had not the slightest intention of visiting his firm; four whole days that he intended to devote to art research, and exploration--exploration of a wilderness known as MacDougall Alley.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Not that Mr. Gollop, having regard for the _expressio falsi_ as compared with the _suppressio veri_, was strictly a prevaricator or that he told the exact truth, because he had slipped four whole days up his sleeve for his own entertainment; four whole days in which he had not the slightest intention of visiting his firm; four whole days that he intended to devote to art research, and exploration--exploration of a wilderness known as MacDougall Alley.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Not that Mr. Gollop, having regard for the _expressio falsi_ as compared with the _suppressio veri_, was strictly a prevaricator or that he told the exact truth, because he had slipped four whole days up his sleeve for his own entertainment; four whole days in which he had not the slightest intention of visiting his firm; four whole days that he intended to devote to art research, and exploration--exploration of a wilderness known as MacDougall Alley.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading At the end of three days, Mr. Martin, professing much gratitude and pleasure for the hospitality shown him, departed for the South.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Not that Mr. Gollop, having regard for the _expressio falsi_ as compared with the _suppressio veri_, was strictly a prevaricator or that he told the exact truth, because he had slipped four whole days up his sleeve for his own entertainment; four whole days in which he had not the slightest intention of visiting his firm; four whole days that he intended to devote to art research, and exploration--exploration of a wilderness known as MacDougall Alley.
hospitality
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From this reading At the end of three days, Mr. Martin, professing much gratitude and pleasure for the hospitality shown him, departed for the South.
hour
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From this reading So accurately did he time his movements that he invaded MacDougall Alley at just eleven a.m., which he considered a proper hour to find an aspiring artist at work while the light was most perfect and amenable.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Not that Mr. Gollop, having regard for the _expressio falsi_ as compared with the _suppressio veri_, was strictly a prevaricator or that he told the exact truth, because he had slipped four whole days up his sleeve for his own entertainment; four whole days in which he had not the slightest intention of visiting his firm; four whole days that he intended to devote to art research, and exploration--exploration of a wilderness known as MacDougall Alley.
intended
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From this reading Not that Mr. Gollop, having regard for the _expressio falsi_ as compared with the _suppressio veri_, was strictly a prevaricator or that he told the exact truth, because he had slipped four whole days up his sleeve for his own entertainment; four whole days in which he had not the slightest intention of visiting his firm; four whole days that he intended to devote to art research, and exploration--exploration of a wilderness known as MacDougall Alley.
intention
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From this reading Not that Mr. Gollop, having regard for the _expressio falsi_ as compared with the _suppressio veri_, was strictly a prevaricator or that he told the exact truth, because he had slipped four whole days up his sleeve for his own entertainment; four whole days in which he had not the slightest intention of visiting his firm; four whole days that he intended to devote to art research, and exploration--exploration of a wilderness known as MacDougall Alley.
invaded
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From this reading So accurately did he time his movements that he invaded MacDougall Alley at just eleven a.m., which he considered a proper hour to find an aspiring artist at work while the light was most perfect and amenable.
just
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From this reading So accurately did he time his movements that he invaded MacDougall Alley at just eleven a.m., which he considered a proper hour to find an aspiring artist at work while the light was most perfect and amenable.
known
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From this reading Not that Mr. Gollop, having regard for the _expressio falsi_ as compared with the _suppressio veri_, was strictly a prevaricator or that he told the exact truth, because he had slipped four whole days up his sleeve for his own entertainment; four whole days in which he had not the slightest intention of visiting his firm; four whole days that he intended to devote to art research, and exploration--exploration of a wilderness known as MacDougall Alley.
light
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From this reading So accurately did he time his movements that he invaded MacDougall Alley at just eleven a.m., which he considered a proper hour to find an aspiring artist at work while the light was most perfect and amenable.
m
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From this reading So accurately did he time his movements that he invaded MacDougall Alley at just eleven a.m., which he considered a proper hour to find an aspiring artist at work while the light was most perfect and amenable.
MacDougall
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From this reading Not that Mr. Gollop, having regard for the _expressio falsi_ as compared with the _suppressio veri_, was strictly a prevaricator or that he told the exact truth, because he had slipped four whole days up his sleeve for his own entertainment; four whole days in which he had not the slightest intention of visiting his firm; four whole days that he intended to devote to art research, and exploration--exploration of a wilderness known as MacDougall Alley.
making
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From this reading At the end of four days, Mr. Gollop, making the excuse of urgent business, entrained for New York.
Martin
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From this reading At the end of three days, Mr. Martin, professing much gratitude and pleasure for the hospitality shown him, departed for the South.
most
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From this reading So accurately did he time his movements that he invaded MacDougall Alley at just eleven a.m., which he considered a proper hour to find an aspiring artist at work while the light was most perfect and amenable.
movements
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From this reading So accurately did he time his movements that he invaded MacDougall Alley at just eleven a.m., which he considered a proper hour to find an aspiring artist at work while the light was most perfect and amenable.
Mr
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From this reading At the end of three days, Mr. Martin, professing much gratitude and pleasure for the hospitality shown him, departed for the South.
much
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From this reading At the end of three days, Mr. Martin, professing much gratitude and pleasure for the hospitality shown him, departed for the South.
New
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From this reading At the end of four days, Mr. Gollop, making the excuse of urgent business, entrained for New York.
NotadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Not that Mr. Gollop, having regard for the _expressio falsi_ as compared with the _suppressio veri_, was strictly a prevaricator or that he told the exact truth, because he had slipped four whole days up his sleeve for his own entertainment; four whole days in which he had not the slightest intention of visiting his firm; four whole days that he intended to devote to art research, and exploration--exploration of a wilderness known as MacDougall Alley.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading At the end of three days, Mr. Martin, professing much gratitude and pleasure for the hospitality shown him, departed for the South.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Not that Mr. Gollop, having regard for the _expressio falsi_ as compared with the _suppressio veri_, was strictly a prevaricator or that he told the exact truth, because he had slipped four whole days up his sleeve for his own entertainment; four whole days in which he had not the slightest intention of visiting his firm; four whole days that he intended to devote to art research, and exploration--exploration of a wilderness known as MacDougall Alley.
own
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From this reading Not that Mr. Gollop, having regard for the _expressio falsi_ as compared with the _suppressio veri_, was strictly a prevaricator or that he told the exact truth, because he had slipped four whole days up his sleeve for his own entertainment; four whole days in which he had not the slightest intention of visiting his firm; four whole days that he intended to devote to art research, and exploration--exploration of a wilderness known as MacDougall Alley.
perfect
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From this reading So accurately did he time his movements that he invaded MacDougall Alley at just eleven a.m., which he considered a proper hour to find an aspiring artist at work while the light was most perfect and amenable.
pleasure
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From this reading At the end of three days, Mr. Martin, professing much gratitude and pleasure for the hospitality shown him, departed for the South.
prevaricator
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From this reading Not that Mr. Gollop, having regard for the _expressio falsi_ as compared with the _suppressio veri_, was strictly a prevaricator or that he told the exact truth, because he had slipped four whole days up his sleeve for his own entertainment; four whole days in which he had not the slightest intention of visiting his firm; four whole days that he intended to devote to art research, and exploration--exploration of a wilderness known as MacDougall Alley.
professing
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From this reading At the end of three days, Mr. Martin, professing much gratitude and pleasure for the hospitality shown him, departed for the South.
proof
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From this reading He was not disappointed, which he regarded as proof of acumen; but he was surprised by his surroundings.
proper
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From this reading So accurately did he time his movements that he invaded MacDougall Alley at just eleven a.m., which he considered a proper hour to find an aspiring artist at work while the light was most perfect and amenable.
regard
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From this reading Not that Mr. Gollop, having regard for the _expressio falsi_ as compared with the _suppressio veri_, was strictly a prevaricator or that he told the exact truth, because he had slipped four whole days up his sleeve for his own entertainment; four whole days in which he had not the slightest intention of visiting his firm; four whole days that he intended to devote to art research, and exploration--exploration of a wilderness known as MacDougall Alley.
regarded
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From this reading He was not disappointed, which he regarded as proof of acumen; but he was surprised by his surroundings.
research
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From this reading Not that Mr. Gollop, having regard for the _expressio falsi_ as compared with the _suppressio veri_, was strictly a prevaricator or that he told the exact truth, because he had slipped four whole days up his sleeve for his own entertainment; four whole days in which he had not the slightest intention of visiting his firm; four whole days that he intended to devote to art research, and exploration--exploration of a wilderness known as MacDougall Alley.
shown
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From this reading At the end of three days, Mr. Martin, professing much gratitude and pleasure for the hospitality shown him, departed for the South.
sleeve
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From this reading Not that Mr. Gollop, having regard for the _expressio falsi_ as compared with the _suppressio veri_, was strictly a prevaricator or that he told the exact truth, because he had slipped four whole days up his sleeve for his own entertainment; four whole days in which he had not the slightest intention of visiting his firm; four whole days that he intended to devote to art research, and exploration--exploration of a wilderness known as MacDougall Alley.
slightest
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From this reading Not that Mr. Gollop, having regard for the _expressio falsi_ as compared with the _suppressio veri_, was strictly a prevaricator or that he told the exact truth, because he had slipped four whole days up his sleeve for his own entertainment; four whole days in which he had not the slightest intention of visiting his firm; four whole days that he intended to devote to art research, and exploration--exploration of a wilderness known as MacDougall Alley.
slipped
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From this reading Not that Mr. Gollop, having regard for the _expressio falsi_ as compared with the _suppressio veri_, was strictly a prevaricator or that he told the exact truth, because he had slipped four whole days up his sleeve for his own entertainment; four whole days in which he had not the slightest intention of visiting his firm; four whole days that he intended to devote to art research, and exploration--exploration of a wilderness known as MacDougall Alley.
SoconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So accurately did he time his movements that he invaded MacDougall Alley at just eleven a.m., which he considered a proper hour to find an aspiring artist at work while the light was most perfect and amenable.
South
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From this reading At the end of three days, Mr. Martin, professing much gratitude and pleasure for the hospitality shown him, departed for the South.
strictly
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From this reading Not that Mr. Gollop, having regard for the _expressio falsi_ as compared with the _suppressio veri_, was strictly a prevaricator or that he told the exact truth, because he had slipped four whole days up his sleeve for his own entertainment; four whole days in which he had not the slightest intention of visiting his firm; four whole days that he intended to devote to art research, and exploration--exploration of a wilderness known as MacDougall Alley.
suppressio
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From this reading Not that Mr. Gollop, having regard for the _expressio falsi_ as compared with the _suppressio veri_, was strictly a prevaricator or that he told the exact truth, because he had slipped four whole days up his sleeve for his own entertainment; four whole days in which he had not the slightest intention of visiting his firm; four whole days that he intended to devote to art research, and exploration--exploration of a wilderness known as MacDougall Alley.
surprisednounUS /surprised/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading He was not disappointed, which he regarded as proof of acumen; but he was surprised by his surroundings.
surroundings
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From this reading He was not disappointed, which he regarded as proof of acumen; but he was surprised by his surroundings.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Not that Mr. Gollop, having regard for the _expressio falsi_ as compared with the _suppressio veri_, was strictly a prevaricator or that he told the exact truth, because he had slipped four whole days up his sleeve for his own entertainment; four whole days in which he had not the slightest intention of visiting his firm; four whole days that he intended to devote to art research, and exploration--exploration of a wilderness known as MacDougall Alley.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading At the end of three days, Mr. Martin, professing much gratitude and pleasure for the hospitality shown him, departed for the South.
three
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From this reading At the end of three days, Mr. Martin, professing much gratitude and pleasure for the hospitality shown him, departed for the South.
timenounUS /time/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading So accurately did he time his movements that he invaded MacDougall Alley at just eleven a.m., which he considered a proper hour to find an aspiring artist at work while the light was most perfect and amenable.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Not that Mr. Gollop, having regard for the _expressio falsi_ as compared with the _suppressio veri_, was strictly a prevaricator or that he told the exact truth, because he had slipped four whole days up his sleeve for his own entertainment; four whole days in which he had not the slightest intention of visiting his firm; four whole days that he intended to devote to art research, and exploration--exploration of a wilderness known as MacDougall Alley.
toldnounUS /told/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Not that Mr. Gollop, having regard for the _expressio falsi_ as compared with the _suppressio veri_, was strictly a prevaricator or that he told the exact truth, because he had slipped four whole days up his sleeve for his own entertainment; four whole days in which he had not the slightest intention of visiting his firm; four whole days that he intended to devote to art research, and exploration--exploration of a wilderness known as MacDougall Alley.
truth
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From this reading Not that Mr. Gollop, having regard for the _expressio falsi_ as compared with the _suppressio veri_, was strictly a prevaricator or that he told the exact truth, because he had slipped four whole days up his sleeve for his own entertainment; four whole days in which he had not the slightest intention of visiting his firm; four whole days that he intended to devote to art research, and exploration--exploration of a wilderness known as MacDougall Alley.
up
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From this reading Not that Mr. Gollop, having regard for the _expressio falsi_ as compared with the _suppressio veri_, was strictly a prevaricator or that he told the exact truth, because he had slipped four whole days up his sleeve for his own entertainment; four whole days in which he had not the slightest intention of visiting his firm; four whole days that he intended to devote to art research, and exploration--exploration of a wilderness known as MacDougall Alley.
urgent
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From this reading At the end of four days, Mr. Gollop, making the excuse of urgent business, entrained for New York.
veri
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From this reading Not that Mr. Gollop, having regard for the _expressio falsi_ as compared with the _suppressio veri_, was strictly a prevaricator or that he told the exact truth, because he had slipped four whole days up his sleeve for his own entertainment; four whole days in which he had not the slightest intention of visiting his firm; four whole days that he intended to devote to art research, and exploration--exploration of a wilderness known as MacDougall Alley.
visiting
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From this reading Not that Mr. Gollop, having regard for the _expressio falsi_ as compared with the _suppressio veri_, was strictly a prevaricator or that he told the exact truth, because he had slipped four whole days up his sleeve for his own entertainment; four whole days in which he had not the slightest intention of visiting his firm; four whole days that he intended to devote to art research, and exploration--exploration of a wilderness known as MacDougall Alley.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Not that Mr. Gollop, having regard for the _expressio falsi_ as compared with the _suppressio veri_, was strictly a prevaricator or that he told the exact truth, because he had slipped four whole days up his sleeve for his own entertainment; four whole days in which he had not the slightest intention of visiting his firm; four whole days that he intended to devote to art research, and exploration--exploration of a wilderness known as MacDougall Alley.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Not that Mr. Gollop, having regard for the _expressio falsi_ as compared with the _suppressio veri_, was strictly a prevaricator or that he told the exact truth, because he had slipped four whole days up his sleeve for his own entertainment; four whole days in which he had not the slightest intention of visiting his firm; four whole days that he intended to devote to art research, and exploration--exploration of a wilderness known as MacDougall Alley.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading So accurately did he time his movements that he invaded MacDougall Alley at just eleven a.m., which he considered a proper hour to find an aspiring artist at work while the light was most perfect and amenable.
whole
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From this reading Not that Mr. Gollop, having regard for the _expressio falsi_ as compared with the _suppressio veri_, was strictly a prevaricator or that he told the exact truth, because he had slipped four whole days up his sleeve for his own entertainment; four whole days in which he had not the slightest intention of visiting his firm; four whole days that he intended to devote to art research, and exploration--exploration of a wilderness known as MacDougall Alley.
wildernessnounUS /ˈwɪldərnəs/
a wild area where few people live
From this reading Not that Mr. Gollop, having regard for the _expressio falsi_ as compared with the _suppressio veri_, was strictly a prevaricator or that he told the exact truth, because he had slipped four whole days up his sleeve for his own entertainment; four whole days in which he had not the slightest intention of visiting his firm; four whole days that he intended to devote to art research, and exploration--exploration of a wilderness known as MacDougall Alley.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Not that Mr. Gollop, having regard for the _expressio falsi_ as compared with the _suppressio veri_, was strictly a prevaricator or that he told the exact truth, because he had slipped four whole days up his sleeve for his own entertainment; four whole days in which he had not the slightest intention of visiting his firm; four whole days that he intended to devote to art research, and exploration--exploration of a wilderness known as MacDougall Alley.
work
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From this reading So accurately did he time his movements that he invaded MacDougall Alley at just eleven a.m., which he considered a proper hour to find an aspiring artist at work while the light was most perfect and amenable.
York
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From this reading At the end of four days, Mr. Gollop, making the excuse of urgent business, entrained for New York.
