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The two men sat beside the fire almost in silence. Jack was trying to get over his reluctance to go to the Hurst, and wondering what would become of him if he did not, and Una left him all alone in town; and Stephen was wondering whether it was time to strike the blow he meditated. Very soon Jack jumped up. "If you've had enough wine, let us join the ladies," he said, and went toward the door. Stephen followed him, but turned back to fetch his pocket handkerchief.
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an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Jack was trying to get over his reluctance to go to the Hurst, and wondering what would become of him if he did not, and Una left him all alone in town; and Stephen was wondering whether it was time to strike the blow he meditated.”
next to; at the side of
From this reading “The two men sat beside the fire almost in silence.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Jack was trying to get over his reluctance to go to the Hurst, and wondering what would become of him if he did not, and Una left him all alone in town; and Stephen was wondering whether it was time to strike the blow he meditated.”
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading “"If you've had enough wine, let us join the ladies," he said, and went toward the door.”
above and across; more than
From this reading “Jack was trying to get over his reluctance to go to the Hurst, and wondering what would become of him if he did not, and Una left him all alone in town; and Stephen was wondering whether it was time to strike the blow he meditated.”
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading “The two men sat beside the fire almost in silence.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Very soon Jack jumped up.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Jack was trying to get over his reluctance to go to the Hurst, and wondering what would become of him if he did not, and Una left him all alone in town; and Stephen was wondering whether it was time to strike the blow he meditated.”
in the direction of
From this reading “"If you've had enough wine, let us join the ladies," he said, and went toward the door.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"If you've had enough wine, let us join the ladies," he said, and went toward the door.”
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading “Jack was trying to get over his reluctance to go to the Hurst, and wondering what would become of him if he did not, and Una left him all alone in town; and Stephen was wondering whether it was time to strike the blow he meditated.”
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading “Jack was trying to get over his reluctance to go to the Hurst, and wondering what would become of him if he did not, and Una left him all alone in town; and Stephen was wondering whether it was time to strike the blow he meditated.”
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From this reading Jack was trying to get over his reluctance to go to the Hurst, and wondering what would become of him if he did not, and Una left him all alone in town; and Stephen was wondering whether it was time to strike the blow he meditated.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The two men sat beside the fire almost in silence.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Jack was trying to get over his reluctance to go to the Hurst, and wondering what would become of him if he did not, and Una left him all alone in town; and Stephen was wondering whether it was time to strike the blow he meditated.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Jack was trying to get over his reluctance to go to the Hurst, and wondering what would become of him if he did not, and Una left him all alone in town; and Stephen was wondering whether it was time to strike the blow he meditated.
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From this reading Stephen followed him, but turned back to fetch his pocket handkerchief.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Jack was trying to get over his reluctance to go to the Hurst, and wondering what would become of him if he did not, and Una left him all alone in town; and Stephen was wondering whether it was time to strike the blow he meditated.
next to; at the side of
From this reading The two men sat beside the fire almost in silence.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Jack was trying to get over his reluctance to go to the Hurst, and wondering what would become of him if he did not, and Una left him all alone in town; and Stephen was wondering whether it was time to strike the blow he meditated.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Stephen followed him, but turned back to fetch his pocket handkerchief.
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Jack was trying to get over his reluctance to go to the Hurst, and wondering what would become of him if he did not, and Una left him all alone in town; and Stephen was wondering whether it was time to strike the blow he meditated.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "If you've had enough wine, let us join the ladies," he said, and went toward the door.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "If you've had enough wine, let us join the ladies," he said, and went toward the door.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Stephen followed him, but turned back to fetch his pocket handkerchief.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The two men sat beside the fire almost in silence.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Stephen followed him, but turned back to fetch his pocket handkerchief.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Jack was trying to get over his reluctance to go to the Hurst, and wondering what would become of him if he did not, and Una left him all alone in town; and Stephen was wondering whether it was time to strike the blow he meditated.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Jack was trying to get over his reluctance to go to the Hurst, and wondering what would become of him if he did not, and Una left him all alone in town; and Stephen was wondering whether it was time to strike the blow he meditated.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "If you've had enough wine, let us join the ladies," he said, and went toward the door.
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From this reading Stephen followed him, but turned back to fetch his pocket handkerchief.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Jack was trying to get over his reluctance to go to the Hurst, and wondering what would become of him if he did not, and Una left him all alone in town; and Stephen was wondering whether it was time to strike the blow he meditated.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Jack was trying to get over his reluctance to go to the Hurst, and wondering what would become of him if he did not, and Una left him all alone in town; and Stephen was wondering whether it was time to strike the blow he meditated.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Jack was trying to get over his reluctance to go to the Hurst, and wondering what would become of him if he did not, and Una left him all alone in town; and Stephen was wondering whether it was time to strike the blow he meditated.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Jack was trying to get over his reluctance to go to the Hurst, and wondering what would become of him if he did not, and Una left him all alone in town; and Stephen was wondering whether it was time to strike the blow he meditated.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Jack was trying to get over his reluctance to go to the Hurst, and wondering what would become of him if he did not, and Una left him all alone in town; and Stephen was wondering whether it was time to strike the blow he meditated.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The two men sat beside the fire almost in silence.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Jack was trying to get over his reluctance to go to the Hurst, and wondering what would become of him if he did not, and Una left him all alone in town; and Stephen was wondering whether it was time to strike the blow he meditated.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Jack was trying to get over his reluctance to go to the Hurst, and wondering what would become of him if he did not, and Una left him all alone in town; and Stephen was wondering whether it was time to strike the blow he meditated.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "If you've had enough wine, let us join the ladies," he said, and went toward the door.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Very soon Jack jumped up.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "If you've had enough wine, let us join the ladies," he said, and went toward the door.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Jack was trying to get over his reluctance to go to the Hurst, and wondering what would become of him if he did not, and Una left him all alone in town; and Stephen was wondering whether it was time to strike the blow he meditated.
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading "If you've had enough wine, let us join the ladies," he said, and went toward the door.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Jack was trying to get over his reluctance to go to the Hurst, and wondering what would become of him if he did not, and Una left him all alone in town; and Stephen was wondering whether it was time to strike the blow he meditated.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The two men sat beside the fire almost in silence.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Jack was trying to get over his reluctance to go to the Hurst, and wondering what would become of him if he did not, and Una left him all alone in town; and Stephen was wondering whether it was time to strike the blow he meditated.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Jack was trying to get over his reluctance to go to the Hurst, and wondering what would become of him if he did not, and Una left him all alone in town; and Stephen was wondering whether it was time to strike the blow he meditated.
above and across; more than
From this reading Jack was trying to get over his reluctance to go to the Hurst, and wondering what would become of him if he did not, and Una left him all alone in town; and Stephen was wondering whether it was time to strike the blow he meditated.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Stephen followed him, but turned back to fetch his pocket handkerchief.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Jack was trying to get over his reluctance to go to the Hurst, and wondering what would become of him if he did not, and Una left him all alone in town; and Stephen was wondering whether it was time to strike the blow he meditated.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "If you've had enough wine, let us join the ladies," he said, and went toward the door.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The two men sat beside the fire almost in silence.
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading The two men sat beside the fire almost in silence.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Very soon Jack jumped up.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Jack was trying to get over his reluctance to go to the Hurst, and wondering what would become of him if he did not, and Una left him all alone in town; and Stephen was wondering whether it was time to strike the blow he meditated.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Jack was trying to get over his reluctance to go to the Hurst, and wondering what would become of him if he did not, and Una left him all alone in town; and Stephen was wondering whether it was time to strike the blow he meditated.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The two men sat beside the fire almost in silence.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Jack was trying to get over his reluctance to go to the Hurst, and wondering what would become of him if he did not, and Una left him all alone in town; and Stephen was wondering whether it was time to strike the blow he meditated.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Jack was trying to get over his reluctance to go to the Hurst, and wondering what would become of him if he did not, and Una left him all alone in town; and Stephen was wondering whether it was time to strike the blow he meditated.
in the direction of
From this reading "If you've had enough wine, let us join the ladies," he said, and went toward the door.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Jack was trying to get over his reluctance to go to the Hurst, and wondering what would become of him if he did not, and Una left him all alone in town; and Stephen was wondering whether it was time to strike the blow he meditated.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Jack was trying to get over his reluctance to go to the Hurst, and wondering what would become of him if he did not, and Una left him all alone in town; and Stephen was wondering whether it was time to strike the blow he meditated.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Stephen followed him, but turned back to fetch his pocket handkerchief.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The two men sat beside the fire almost in silence.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Jack was trying to get over his reluctance to go to the Hurst, and wondering what would become of him if he did not, and Una left him all alone in town; and Stephen was wondering whether it was time to strike the blow he meditated.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Very soon Jack jumped up.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "If you've had enough wine, let us join the ladies," he said, and went toward the door.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Very soon Jack jumped up.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Jack was trying to get over his reluctance to go to the Hurst, and wondering what would become of him if he did not, and Una left him all alone in town; and Stephen was wondering whether it was time to strike the blow he meditated.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "If you've had enough wine, let us join the ladies," he said, and went toward the door.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Jack was trying to get over his reluctance to go to the Hurst, and wondering what would become of him if he did not, and Una left him all alone in town; and Stephen was wondering whether it was time to strike the blow he meditated.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading Jack was trying to get over his reluctance to go to the Hurst, and wondering what would become of him if he did not, and Una left him all alone in town; and Stephen was wondering whether it was time to strike the blow he meditated.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "If you've had enough wine, let us join the ladies," he said, and went toward the door.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Jack was trying to get over his reluctance to go to the Hurst, and wondering what would become of him if he did not, and Una left him all alone in town; and Stephen was wondering whether it was time to strike the blow he meditated.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Jack was trying to get over his reluctance to go to the Hurst, and wondering what would become of him if he did not, and Una left him all alone in town; and Stephen was wondering whether it was time to strike the blow he meditated.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "If you've had enough wine, let us join the ladies," he said, and went toward the door.
