Chapter XXV

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading He never, that is to say, mentioned a woman whose virtue was not purchasable, or a man who would no: sell his wife for advancement.

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From this reading He never, that is to say, mentioned a woman whose virtue was not purchasable, or a man who would no: sell his wife for advancement.

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From this reading He had once heard the phrase "agreeable rattle," and he regarded Ruggles as an agreeable rattle, though he did not know what the phrase meant.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading He had once heard the phrase "agreeable rattle," and he regarded Ruggles as an agreeable rattle, though he did not know what the phrase meant.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading He had once heard the phrase "agreeable rattle," and he regarded Ruggles as an agreeable rattle, though he did not know what the phrase meant.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading He had once heard the phrase "agreeable rattle," and he regarded Ruggles as an agreeable rattle, though he did not know what the phrase meant.

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From this reading Whilst they shaved Ruggles gave out the scandal of the day.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading He had once heard the phrase "agreeable rattle," and he regarded Ruggles as an agreeable rattle, though he did not know what the phrase meant.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading He never, that is to say, mentioned a woman whose virtue was not purchasable, or a man who would no: sell his wife for advancement.

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From this reading Whilst they shaved Ruggles gave out the scandal of the day.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading He had once heard the phrase "agreeable rattle," and he regarded Ruggles as an agreeable rattle, though he did not know what the phrase meant.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Of Ruggles he thought little or nothing.

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From this reading He had once heard the phrase "agreeable rattle," and he regarded Ruggles as an agreeable rattle, though he did not know what the phrase meant.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading He never, that is to say, mentioned a woman whose virtue was not purchasable, or a man who would no: sell his wife for advancement.

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From this reading This matched with Mark's ideas of the south.

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading He never, that is to say, mentioned a woman whose virtue was not purchasable, or a man who would no: sell his wife for advancement.

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading He had once heard the phrase "agreeable rattle," and he regarded Ruggles as an agreeable rattle, though he did not know what the phrase meant.

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading Of Ruggles he thought little or nothing.

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From this reading He never, that is to say, mentioned a woman whose virtue was not purchasable, or a man who would no: sell his wife for advancement.

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From this reading This matched with Mark's ideas of the south.

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From this reading This matched with Mark's ideas of the south.

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From this reading He had once heard the phrase "agreeable rattle," and he regarded Ruggles as an agreeable rattle, though he did not know what the phrase meant.

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From this reading He never, that is to say, mentioned a woman whose virtue was not purchasable, or a man who would no: sell his wife for advancement.

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading He never, that is to say, mentioned a woman whose virtue was not purchasable, or a man who would no: sell his wife for advancement.

not any; not one

From this reading He never, that is to say, mentioned a woman whose virtue was not purchasable, or a man who would no: sell his wife for advancement.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading He had once heard the phrase "agreeable rattle," and he regarded Ruggles as an agreeable rattle, though he did not know what the phrase meant.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading Of Ruggles he thought little or nothing.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Of Ruggles he thought little or nothing.

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From this reading He had once heard the phrase "agreeable rattle," and he regarded Ruggles as an agreeable rattle, though he did not know what the phrase meant.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Of Ruggles he thought little or nothing.

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From this reading Whilst they shaved Ruggles gave out the scandal of the day.

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From this reading He had once heard the phrase "agreeable rattle," and he regarded Ruggles as an agreeable rattle, though he did not know what the phrase meant.

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From this reading He never, that is to say, mentioned a woman whose virtue was not purchasable, or a man who would no: sell his wife for advancement.

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From this reading He had once heard the phrase "agreeable rattle," and he regarded Ruggles as an agreeable rattle, though he did not know what the phrase meant.

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From this reading He had once heard the phrase "agreeable rattle," and he regarded Ruggles as an agreeable rattle, though he did not know what the phrase meant.

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From this reading Of Ruggles he thought little or nothing.

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From this reading He never, that is to say, mentioned a woman whose virtue was not purchasable, or a man who would no: sell his wife for advancement.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Whilst they shaved Ruggles gave out the scandal of the day.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading He never, that is to say, mentioned a woman whose virtue was not purchasable, or a man who would no: sell his wife for advancement.

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From this reading Whilst they shaved Ruggles gave out the scandal of the day.

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From this reading This matched with Mark's ideas of the south.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading He never, that is to say, mentioned a woman whose virtue was not purchasable, or a man who would no: sell his wife for advancement.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading He had once heard the phrase "agreeable rattle," and he regarded Ruggles as an agreeable rattle, though he did not know what the phrase meant.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Whilst they shaved Ruggles gave out the scandal of the day.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading This matched with Mark's ideas of the south.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading He had once heard the phrase "agreeable rattle," and he regarded Ruggles as an agreeable rattle, though he did not know what the phrase meant.

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading Of Ruggles he thought little or nothing.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading He never, that is to say, mentioned a woman whose virtue was not purchasable, or a man who would no: sell his wife for advancement.

Moral excellence and goodness of character; the highest human attainment in Stoic philosophy.

From this reading He never, that is to say, mentioned a woman whose virtue was not purchasable, or a man who would no: sell his wife for advancement.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading He never, that is to say, mentioned a woman whose virtue was not purchasable, or a man who would no: sell his wife for advancement.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading He had once heard the phrase "agreeable rattle," and he regarded Ruggles as an agreeable rattle, though he did not know what the phrase meant.

an old and formal word for “while”

From this reading Whilst they shaved Ruggles gave out the scandal of the day.

which person or people

From this reading He never, that is to say, mentioned a woman whose virtue was not purchasable, or a man who would no: sell his wife for advancement.

belonging to which person

From this reading He never, that is to say, mentioned a woman whose virtue was not purchasable, or a man who would no: sell his wife for advancement.

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From this reading He never, that is to say, mentioned a woman whose virtue was not purchasable, or a man who would no: sell his wife for advancement.

in the company of; together with

From this reading This matched with Mark's ideas of the south.

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From this reading He never, that is to say, mentioned a woman whose virtue was not purchasable, or a man who would no: sell his wife for advancement.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading He never, that is to say, mentioned a woman whose virtue was not purchasable, or a man who would no: sell his wife for advancement.