"I'm disposed of, of course," said Woods, at length.
A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.
Chapter II
"I'm disposed of, of course," said Woods, at length. "But I advise you to keep under cover for a spell. The newspapers may take up this Norcross affair. There has been an epidemic of burglaries and manslaughter in town this summer." The word sent Kernan into a high glow of sullen and vindictive rage.
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The main tower of a castle or fortress, located within the castle walls.
From this reading “"But I advise you to keep under cover for a spell.”
One of four seasons, traditionally the second, marked by the longest and typically hottest days of the year due to the inclination of the Earth and thermal lag. Typically regarded as being from June 21 to September 22 or 23 in parts of the USA, the months of June, July and August in the United Kingdom and the months of December, January and February in the Southern Hemisphere.
From this reading “There has been an epidemic of burglaries and manslaughter in town this summer."”
A settlement; an area with residential districts, shops and amenities, and its own local government; especially one larger than a village and smaller than a city.
From this reading “There has been an epidemic of burglaries and manslaughter in town this summer."”
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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 "But I advise you to keep under cover for a spell.
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From this reading "But I advise you to keep under cover for a spell.
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From this reading The newspapers may take up this Norcross affair.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading There has been an epidemic of burglaries and manslaughter in town this summer."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading There has been an epidemic of burglaries and manslaughter in town this summer."
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "I'm disposed of, of course," said Woods, at length.
the past participle of “be”
From this reading There has been an epidemic of burglaries and manslaughter in town this summer."
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From this reading There has been an epidemic of burglaries and manslaughter in town this summer."
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "But I advise you to keep under cover for a spell.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "I'm disposed of, of course," said Woods, at length.
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From this reading "But I advise you to keep under cover for a spell.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading "I'm disposed of, of course," said Woods, at length.
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From this reading There has been an epidemic of burglaries and manslaughter in town this summer."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "But I advise you to keep under cover for a spell.
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From this reading The word sent Kernan into a high glow of sullen and vindictive rage.
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There has been an epidemic of burglaries and manslaughter in town this summer."
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From this reading The word sent Kernan into a high glow of sullen and vindictive rage.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "But I advise you to keep under cover for a spell.
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From this reading "I'm disposed of, of course," said Woods, at length.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading There has been an epidemic of burglaries and manslaughter in town this summer."
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The word sent Kernan into a high glow of sullen and vindictive rage.
The main tower of a castle or fortress, located within the castle walls.
From this reading "But I advise you to keep under cover for a spell.
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From this reading The word sent Kernan into a high glow of sullen and vindictive rage.
a period of time or extent
From this reading "I'm disposed of, of course," said Woods, at length.
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From this reading There has been an epidemic of burglaries and manslaughter in town this summer."
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading The newspapers may take up this Norcross affair.
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From this reading The newspapers may take up this Norcross affair.
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From this reading The newspapers may take up this Norcross affair.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "I'm disposed of, of course," said Woods, at length.
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From this reading The word sent Kernan into a high glow of sullen and vindictive rage.
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From this reading "I'm disposed of, of course," said Woods, at length.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The word sent Kernan into a high glow of sullen and vindictive rage.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "But I advise you to keep under cover for a spell.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The word sent Kernan into a high glow of sullen and vindictive rage.
One of four seasons, traditionally the second, marked by the longest and typically hottest days of the year due to the inclination of the Earth and thermal lag. Typically regarded as being from June 21 to September 22 or 23 in parts of the USA, the months of June, July and August in the United Kingdom and the months of December, January and February in the Southern Hemisphere.
From this reading There has been an epidemic of burglaries and manslaughter in town this summer."
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading The newspapers may take up this Norcross affair.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The newspapers may take up this Norcross affair.
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From this reading There has been an epidemic of burglaries and manslaughter in town this summer."
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The newspapers may take up this Norcross affair.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "But I advise you to keep under cover for a spell.
A settlement; an area with residential districts, shops and amenities, and its own local government; especially one larger than a village and smaller than a city.
From this reading There has been an epidemic of burglaries and manslaughter in town this summer."
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading "But I advise you to keep under cover for a spell.
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From this reading The newspapers may take up this Norcross affair.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The word sent Kernan into a high glow of sullen and vindictive rage.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I'm disposed of, of course," said Woods, at length.
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From this reading The word sent Kernan into a high glow of sullen and vindictive rage.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "But I advise you to keep under cover for a spell.
