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Chapter XXXII
“I say, doctor,” cried I, a few days after my adventure with the goblin, as, in the absence of our host, we were one morning lounging upon the matting in his dwelling, smoking our reed pipes, “Tamai’s a thriving place; why not settle down?” “Faith!” said he, “not a bad idea, Paul. But do you fancy they’ll let us stay, though?” “Why, certainly; they would be overjoyed to have a couple of Karhowrees for townsmen.” “Gad! you’re right, my pleasant fellow.
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later than; following
From this reading ““I say, doctor,” cried I, a few days after my adventure with the goblin, as, in the absence of our host, we were one morning lounging upon the matting in his dwelling, smoking our reed pipes, “Tamai’s a thriving place; why not settle down?””
two people or things considered together
From this reading ““Why, certainly; they would be overjoyed to have a couple of Karhowrees for townsmen.””
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading ““I say, doctor,” cried I, a few days after my adventure with the goblin, as, in the absence of our host, we were one morning lounging upon the matting in his dwelling, smoking our reed pipes, “Tamai’s a thriving place; why not settle down?””
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading ““I say, doctor,” cried I, a few days after my adventure with the goblin, as, in the absence of our host, we were one morning lounging upon the matting in his dwelling, smoking our reed pipes, “Tamai’s a thriving place; why not settle down?””
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading ““Why, certainly; they would be overjoyed to have a couple of Karhowrees for townsmen.””
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading “But do you fancy they’ll let us stay, though?””
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading ““I say, doctor,” cried I, a few days after my adventure with the goblin, as, in the absence of our host, we were one morning lounging upon the matting in his dwelling, smoking our reed pipes, “Tamai’s a thriving place; why not settle down?””
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading ““I say, doctor,” cried I, a few days after my adventure with the goblin, as, in the absence of our host, we were one morning lounging upon the matting in his dwelling, smoking our reed pipes, “Tamai’s a thriving place; why not settle down?””
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading ““Gad! you’re right, my pleasant fellow.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading ““Gad! you’re right, my pleasant fellow.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading ““I say, doctor,” cried I, a few days after my adventure with the goblin, as, in the absence of our host, we were one morning lounging upon the matting in his dwelling, smoking our reed pipes, “Tamai’s a thriving place; why not settle down?””
in spite of the fact that
From this reading “But do you fancy they’ll let us stay, though?””
a formal word for “on”
From this reading ““I say, doctor,” cried I, a few days after my adventure with the goblin, as, in the absence of our host, we were one morning lounging upon the matting in his dwelling, smoking our reed pipes, “Tamai’s a thriving place; why not settle down?””
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading ““Why, certainly; they would be overjoyed to have a couple of Karhowrees for townsmen.””
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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 “I say, doctor,” cried I, a few days after my adventure with the goblin, as, in the absence of our host, we were one morning lounging upon the matting in his dwelling, smoking our reed pipes, “Tamai’s a thriving place; why not settle down?”
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From this reading “I say, doctor,” cried I, a few days after my adventure with the goblin, as, in the absence of our host, we were one morning lounging upon the matting in his dwelling, smoking our reed pipes, “Tamai’s a thriving place; why not settle down?”
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “I say, doctor,” cried I, a few days after my adventure with the goblin, as, in the absence of our host, we were one morning lounging upon the matting in his dwelling, smoking our reed pipes, “Tamai’s a thriving place; why not settle down?”
later than; following
From this reading “I say, doctor,” cried I, a few days after my adventure with the goblin, as, in the absence of our host, we were one morning lounging upon the matting in his dwelling, smoking our reed pipes, “Tamai’s a thriving place; why not settle down?”
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “I say, doctor,” cried I, a few days after my adventure with the goblin, as, in the absence of our host, we were one morning lounging upon the matting in his dwelling, smoking our reed pipes, “Tamai’s a thriving place; why not settle down?”
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From this reading “Faith!” said he, “not a bad idea, Paul.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading “Why, certainly; they would be overjoyed to have a couple of Karhowrees for townsmen.”
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But do you fancy they’ll let us stay, though?”
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From this reading “Why, certainly; they would be overjoyed to have a couple of Karhowrees for townsmen.”
two people or things considered together
From this reading “Why, certainly; they would be overjoyed to have a couple of Karhowrees for townsmen.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “I say, doctor,” cried I, a few days after my adventure with the goblin, as, in the absence of our host, we were one morning lounging upon the matting in his dwelling, smoking our reed pipes, “Tamai’s a thriving place; why not settle down?”
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From this reading “I say, doctor,” cried I, a few days after my adventure with the goblin, as, in the absence of our host, we were one morning lounging upon the matting in his dwelling, smoking our reed pipes, “Tamai’s a thriving place; why not settle down?”
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading But do you fancy they’ll let us stay, though?”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “I say, doctor,” cried I, a few days after my adventure with the goblin, as, in the absence of our host, we were one morning lounging upon the matting in his dwelling, smoking our reed pipes, “Tamai’s a thriving place; why not settle down?”
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “I say, doctor,” cried I, a few days after my adventure with the goblin, as, in the absence of our host, we were one morning lounging upon the matting in his dwelling, smoking our reed pipes, “Tamai’s a thriving place; why not settle down?”
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “I say, doctor,” cried I, a few days after my adventure with the goblin, as, in the absence of our host, we were one morning lounging upon the matting in his dwelling, smoking our reed pipes, “Tamai’s a thriving place; why not settle down?”
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From this reading “Faith!” said he, “not a bad idea, Paul.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading But do you fancy they’ll let us stay, though?”
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Gad! you’re right, my pleasant fellow.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “I say, doctor,” cried I, a few days after my adventure with the goblin, as, in the absence of our host, we were one morning lounging upon the matting in his dwelling, smoking our reed pipes, “Tamai’s a thriving place; why not settle down?”
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “Why, certainly; they would be overjoyed to have a couple of Karhowrees for townsmen.”
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From this reading “Gad! you’re right, my pleasant fellow.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “I say, doctor,” cried I, a few days after my adventure with the goblin, as, in the absence of our host, we were one morning lounging upon the matting in his dwelling, smoking our reed pipes, “Tamai’s a thriving place; why not settle down?”
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “Why, certainly; they would be overjoyed to have a couple of Karhowrees for townsmen.”
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “Faith!” said he, “not a bad idea, Paul.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading “I say, doctor,” cried I, a few days after my adventure with the goblin, as, in the absence of our host, we were one morning lounging upon the matting in his dwelling, smoking our reed pipes, “Tamai’s a thriving place; why not settle down?”
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “I say, doctor,” cried I, a few days after my adventure with the goblin, as, in the absence of our host, we were one morning lounging upon the matting in his dwelling, smoking our reed pipes, “Tamai’s a thriving place; why not settle down?”
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I say, doctor,” cried I, a few days after my adventure with the goblin, as, in the absence of our host, we were one morning lounging upon the matting in his dwelling, smoking our reed pipes, “Tamai’s a thriving place; why not settle down?”
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From this reading “Faith!” said he, “not a bad idea, Paul.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “I say, doctor,” cried I, a few days after my adventure with the goblin, as, in the absence of our host, we were one morning lounging upon the matting in his dwelling, smoking our reed pipes, “Tamai’s a thriving place; why not settle down?”
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Why, certainly; they would be overjoyed to have a couple of Karhowrees for townsmen.”
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading But do you fancy they’ll let us stay, though?”
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “I say, doctor,” cried I, a few days after my adventure with the goblin, as, in the absence of our host, we were one morning lounging upon the matting in his dwelling, smoking our reed pipes, “Tamai’s a thriving place; why not settle down?”
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “I say, doctor,” cried I, a few days after my adventure with the goblin, as, in the absence of our host, we were one morning lounging upon the matting in his dwelling, smoking our reed pipes, “Tamai’s a thriving place; why not settle down?”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “I say, doctor,” cried I, a few days after my adventure with the goblin, as, in the absence of our host, we were one morning lounging upon the matting in his dwelling, smoking our reed pipes, “Tamai’s a thriving place; why not settle down?”
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading “I say, doctor,” cried I, a few days after my adventure with the goblin, as, in the absence of our host, we were one morning lounging upon the matting in his dwelling, smoking our reed pipes, “Tamai’s a thriving place; why not settle down?”
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading “I say, doctor,” cried I, a few days after my adventure with the goblin, as, in the absence of our host, we were one morning lounging upon the matting in his dwelling, smoking our reed pipes, “Tamai’s a thriving place; why not settle down?”
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “I say, doctor,” cried I, a few days after my adventure with the goblin, as, in the absence of our host, we were one morning lounging upon the matting in his dwelling, smoking our reed pipes, “Tamai’s a thriving place; why not settle down?”
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading “I say, doctor,” cried I, a few days after my adventure with the goblin, as, in the absence of our host, we were one morning lounging upon the matting in his dwelling, smoking our reed pipes, “Tamai’s a thriving place; why not settle down?”
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading “I say, doctor,” cried I, a few days after my adventure with the goblin, as, in the absence of our host, we were one morning lounging upon the matting in his dwelling, smoking our reed pipes, “Tamai’s a thriving place; why not settle down?”
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Why, certainly; they would be overjoyed to have a couple of Karhowrees for townsmen.”
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Faith!” said he, “not a bad idea, Paul.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “I say, doctor,” cried I, a few days after my adventure with the goblin, as, in the absence of our host, we were one morning lounging upon the matting in his dwelling, smoking our reed pipes, “Tamai’s a thriving place; why not settle down?”
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “I say, doctor,” cried I, a few days after my adventure with the goblin, as, in the absence of our host, we were one morning lounging upon the matting in his dwelling, smoking our reed pipes, “Tamai’s a thriving place; why not settle down?”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Gad! you’re right, my pleasant fellow.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “I say, doctor,” cried I, a few days after my adventure with the goblin, as, in the absence of our host, we were one morning lounging upon the matting in his dwelling, smoking our reed pipes, “Tamai’s a thriving place; why not settle down?”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Gad! you’re right, my pleasant fellow.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Faith!” said he, “not a bad idea, Paul.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “I say, doctor,” cried I, a few days after my adventure with the goblin, as, in the absence of our host, we were one morning lounging upon the matting in his dwelling, smoking our reed pipes, “Tamai’s a thriving place; why not settle down?”
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “I say, doctor,” cried I, a few days after my adventure with the goblin, as, in the absence of our host, we were one morning lounging upon the matting in his dwelling, smoking our reed pipes, “Tamai’s a thriving place; why not settle down?”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “I say, doctor,” cried I, a few days after my adventure with the goblin, as, in the absence of our host, we were one morning lounging upon the matting in his dwelling, smoking our reed pipes, “Tamai’s a thriving place; why not settle down?”
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading But do you fancy they’ll let us stay, though?”
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “I say, doctor,” cried I, a few days after my adventure with the goblin, as, in the absence of our host, we were one morning lounging upon the matting in his dwelling, smoking our reed pipes, “Tamai’s a thriving place; why not settle down?”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “I say, doctor,” cried I, a few days after my adventure with the goblin, as, in the absence of our host, we were one morning lounging upon the matting in his dwelling, smoking our reed pipes, “Tamai’s a thriving place; why not settle down?”
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “Why, certainly; they would be overjoyed to have a couple of Karhowrees for townsmen.”
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From this reading But do you fancy they’ll let us stay, though?”
in spite of the fact that
From this reading But do you fancy they’ll let us stay, though?”
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “I say, doctor,” cried I, a few days after my adventure with the goblin, as, in the absence of our host, we were one morning lounging upon the matting in his dwelling, smoking our reed pipes, “Tamai’s a thriving place; why not settle down?”
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “Why, certainly; they would be overjoyed to have a couple of Karhowrees for townsmen.”
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Why, certainly; they would be overjoyed to have a couple of Karhowrees for townsmen.”
a formal word for “on”
From this reading “I say, doctor,” cried I, a few days after my adventure with the goblin, as, in the absence of our host, we were one morning lounging upon the matting in his dwelling, smoking our reed pipes, “Tamai’s a thriving place; why not settle down?”
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading But do you fancy they’ll let us stay, though?”
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading “I say, doctor,” cried I, a few days after my adventure with the goblin, as, in the absence of our host, we were one morning lounging upon the matting in his dwelling, smoking our reed pipes, “Tamai’s a thriving place; why not settle down?”
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “I say, doctor,” cried I, a few days after my adventure with the goblin, as, in the absence of our host, we were one morning lounging upon the matting in his dwelling, smoking our reed pipes, “Tamai’s a thriving place; why not settle down?”
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “I say, doctor,” cried I, a few days after my adventure with the goblin, as, in the absence of our host, we were one morning lounging upon the matting in his dwelling, smoking our reed pipes, “Tamai’s a thriving place; why not settle down?”
in the company of; together with
From this reading “I say, doctor,” cried I, a few days after my adventure with the goblin, as, in the absence of our host, we were one morning lounging upon the matting in his dwelling, smoking our reed pipes, “Tamai’s a thriving place; why not settle down?”
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading “Why, certainly; they would be overjoyed to have a couple of Karhowrees for townsmen.”
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading But do you fancy they’ll let us stay, though?”
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Gad! you’re right, my pleasant fellow.
