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Chapter XVII
"Let's try to forget it," said I, with a praiseworthy attempt at gayety, "and take the next car 'cross town." I steeled myself against his unexpressed but palpable desire. He should not coax, cajole, or wring from me the dollar he craved. I had had enough of that wild-goose chase. Tripp feebly unbuttoned his coat of the faded pattern and glossy seams to reach for something that had once been a handkerchief deep down in some obscure and cavernous pocket.
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touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading “I steeled myself against his unexpressed but palpable desire.”
the past participle of “be”
From this reading “Tripp feebly unbuttoned his coat of the faded pattern and glossy seams to reach for something that had once been a handkerchief deep down in some obscure and cavernous pocket.”
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading “I steeled myself against his unexpressed but palpable desire.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"Let's try to forget it," said I, with a praiseworthy attempt at gayety, "and take the next car 'cross town."”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Tripp feebly unbuttoned his coat of the faded pattern and glossy seams to reach for something that had once been a handkerchief deep down in some obscure and cavernous pocket.”
a thing, without saying which
From this reading “Tripp feebly unbuttoned his coat of the faded pattern and glossy seams to reach for something that had once been a handkerchief deep down in some obscure and cavernous pocket.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"Let's try to forget it," said I, with a praiseworthy attempt at gayety, "and take the next car 'cross town."”
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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 "Let's try to forget it," said I, with a praiseworthy attempt at gayety, "and take the next car 'cross town."
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading I steeled myself against his unexpressed but palpable desire.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Let's try to forget it," said I, with a praiseworthy attempt at gayety, "and take the next car 'cross town."
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "Let's try to forget it," said I, with a praiseworthy attempt at gayety, "and take the next car 'cross town."
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From this reading "Let's try to forget it," said I, with a praiseworthy attempt at gayety, "and take the next car 'cross town."
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Tripp feebly unbuttoned his coat of the faded pattern and glossy seams to reach for something that had once been a handkerchief deep down in some obscure and cavernous pocket.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I steeled myself against his unexpressed but palpable desire.
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From this reading He should not coax, cajole, or wring from me the dollar he craved.
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From this reading "Let's try to forget it," said I, with a praiseworthy attempt at gayety, "and take the next car 'cross town."
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From this reading Tripp feebly unbuttoned his coat of the faded pattern and glossy seams to reach for something that had once been a handkerchief deep down in some obscure and cavernous pocket.
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From this reading I had had enough of that wild-goose chase.
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From this reading Tripp feebly unbuttoned his coat of the faded pattern and glossy seams to reach for something that had once been a handkerchief deep down in some obscure and cavernous pocket.
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From this reading He should not coax, cajole, or wring from me the dollar he craved.
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From this reading He should not coax, cajole, or wring from me the dollar he craved.
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From this reading "Let's try to forget it," said I, with a praiseworthy attempt at gayety, "and take the next car 'cross town."
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From this reading Tripp feebly unbuttoned his coat of the faded pattern and glossy seams to reach for something that had once been a handkerchief deep down in some obscure and cavernous pocket.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I steeled myself against his unexpressed but palpable desire.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He should not coax, cajole, or wring from me the dollar he craved.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Tripp feebly unbuttoned his coat of the faded pattern and glossy seams to reach for something that had once been a handkerchief deep down in some obscure and cavernous pocket.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I had had enough of that wild-goose chase.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Tripp feebly unbuttoned his coat of the faded pattern and glossy seams to reach for something that had once been a handkerchief deep down in some obscure and cavernous pocket.
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From this reading Tripp feebly unbuttoned his coat of the faded pattern and glossy seams to reach for something that had once been a handkerchief deep down in some obscure and cavernous pocket.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Tripp feebly unbuttoned his coat of the faded pattern and glossy seams to reach for something that had once been a handkerchief deep down in some obscure and cavernous pocket.
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From this reading "Let's try to forget it," said I, with a praiseworthy attempt at gayety, "and take the next car 'cross town."
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He should not coax, cajole, or wring from me the dollar he craved.
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From this reading "Let's try to forget it," said I, with a praiseworthy attempt at gayety, "and take the next car 'cross town."
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From this reading Tripp feebly unbuttoned his coat of the faded pattern and glossy seams to reach for something that had once been a handkerchief deep down in some obscure and cavernous pocket.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I had had enough of that wild-goose chase.
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From this reading Tripp feebly unbuttoned his coat of the faded pattern and glossy seams to reach for something that had once been a handkerchief deep down in some obscure and cavernous pocket.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He should not coax, cajole, or wring from me the dollar he craved.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading I steeled myself against his unexpressed but palpable desire.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Let's try to forget it," said I, with a praiseworthy attempt at gayety, "and take the next car 'cross town."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Tripp feebly unbuttoned his coat of the faded pattern and glossy seams to reach for something that had once been a handkerchief deep down in some obscure and cavernous pocket.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Let's try to forget it," said I, with a praiseworthy attempt at gayety, "and take the next car 'cross town."
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From this reading "Let's try to forget it," said I, with a praiseworthy attempt at gayety, "and take the next car 'cross town."
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He should not coax, cajole, or wring from me the dollar he craved.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading I steeled myself against his unexpressed but palpable desire.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "Let's try to forget it," said I, with a praiseworthy attempt at gayety, "and take the next car 'cross town."
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He should not coax, cajole, or wring from me the dollar he craved.
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From this reading Tripp feebly unbuttoned his coat of the faded pattern and glossy seams to reach for something that had once been a handkerchief deep down in some obscure and cavernous pocket.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I had had enough of that wild-goose chase.
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From this reading Tripp feebly unbuttoned his coat of the faded pattern and glossy seams to reach for something that had once been a handkerchief deep down in some obscure and cavernous pocket.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading He should not coax, cajole, or wring from me the dollar he craved.
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From this reading I steeled myself against his unexpressed but palpable desire.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Tripp feebly unbuttoned his coat of the faded pattern and glossy seams to reach for something that had once been a handkerchief deep down in some obscure and cavernous pocket.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Tripp feebly unbuttoned his coat of the faded pattern and glossy seams to reach for something that had once been a handkerchief deep down in some obscure and cavernous pocket.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Let's try to forget it," said I, with a praiseworthy attempt at gayety, "and take the next car 'cross town."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Tripp feebly unbuttoned his coat of the faded pattern and glossy seams to reach for something that had once been a handkerchief deep down in some obscure and cavernous pocket.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Let's try to forget it," said I, with a praiseworthy attempt at gayety, "and take the next car 'cross town."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Tripp feebly unbuttoned his coat of the faded pattern and glossy seams to reach for something that had once been a handkerchief deep down in some obscure and cavernous pocket.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading He should not coax, cajole, or wring from me the dollar he craved.
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From this reading Tripp feebly unbuttoned his coat of the faded pattern and glossy seams to reach for something that had once been a handkerchief deep down in some obscure and cavernous pocket.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading Tripp feebly unbuttoned his coat of the faded pattern and glossy seams to reach for something that had once been a handkerchief deep down in some obscure and cavernous pocket.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I steeled myself against his unexpressed but palpable desire.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "Let's try to forget it," said I, with a praiseworthy attempt at gayety, "and take the next car 'cross town."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I had had enough of that wild-goose chase.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Let's try to forget it," said I, with a praiseworthy attempt at gayety, "and take the next car 'cross town."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Let's try to forget it," said I, with a praiseworthy attempt at gayety, "and take the next car 'cross town."
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From this reading "Let's try to forget it," said I, with a praiseworthy attempt at gayety, "and take the next car 'cross town."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Tripp feebly unbuttoned his coat of the faded pattern and glossy seams to reach for something that had once been a handkerchief deep down in some obscure and cavernous pocket.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Let's try to forget it," said I, with a praiseworthy attempt at gayety, "and take the next car 'cross town."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Tripp feebly unbuttoned his coat of the faded pattern and glossy seams to reach for something that had once been a handkerchief deep down in some obscure and cavernous pocket.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I steeled myself against his unexpressed but palpable desire.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I had had enough of that wild-goose chase.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "Let's try to forget it," said I, with a praiseworthy attempt at gayety, "and take the next car 'cross town."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He should not coax, cajole, or wring from me the dollar he craved.
