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Chapter VI
“I beg you will excuse me for a very few minutes,” said Professor Cherubusco, “and I think I can demonstrate to you the efficacy of the true Art.” Thomas was contentedly munching the last crumbs of the bread and fowl when the enchanter appeared suddenly at his side. “Are you willing to return to your old home if you are assured of a welcome and restoration to favor?” he asked, with his courteous, royal smile. “Do I look bughouse?” answered Thomas. “Enough of the footback life for me.
Oxford-style entry order: headword, part of speech, US IPA, concise definition, contextual example, audio, and collocations from this reading.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading ““Do I look bughouse?” answered Thomas.”
an old form of “are”, used with “thou”
From this reading ““I beg you will excuse me for a very few minutes,” said Professor Cherubusco, “and I think I can demonstrate to you the efficacy of the true Art.””
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading ““Are you willing to return to your old home if you are assured of a welcome and restoration to favor?” he asked, with his courteous, royal smile.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Thomas was contentedly munching the last crumbs of the bread and fowl when the enchanter appeared suddenly at his side.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading ““Enough of the footback life for me.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading ““Do I look bughouse?” answered Thomas.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “Thomas was contentedly munching the last crumbs of the bread and fowl when the enchanter appeared suddenly at his side.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading ““I beg you will excuse me for a very few minutes,” said Professor Cherubusco, “and I think I can demonstrate to you the efficacy of the true Art.””
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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 beg you will excuse me for a very few minutes,” said Professor Cherubusco, “and I think I can demonstrate to you the efficacy of the true Art.”
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “I beg you will excuse me for a very few minutes,” said Professor Cherubusco, “and I think I can demonstrate to you the efficacy of the true Art.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “Do I look bughouse?” answered Thomas.
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From this reading Thomas was contentedly munching the last crumbs of the bread and fowl when the enchanter appeared suddenly at his side.
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “Are you willing to return to your old home if you are assured of a welcome and restoration to favor?” he asked, with his courteous, royal smile.
an old form of “are”, used with “thou”
From this reading “I beg you will excuse me for a very few minutes,” said Professor Cherubusco, “and I think I can demonstrate to you the efficacy of the true Art.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Are you willing to return to your old home if you are assured of a welcome and restoration to favor?” he asked, with his courteous, royal smile.
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From this reading “Are you willing to return to your old home if you are assured of a welcome and restoration to favor?” he asked, with his courteous, royal smile.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Thomas was contentedly munching the last crumbs of the bread and fowl when the enchanter appeared suddenly at his side.
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From this reading “I beg you will excuse me for a very few minutes,” said Professor Cherubusco, “and I think I can demonstrate to you the efficacy of the true Art.”
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From this reading Thomas was contentedly munching the last crumbs of the bread and fowl when the enchanter appeared suddenly at his side.
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From this reading “Do I look bughouse?” answered Thomas.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading “I beg you will excuse me for a very few minutes,” said Professor Cherubusco, “and I think I can demonstrate to you the efficacy of the true Art.”
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From this reading “I beg you will excuse me for a very few minutes,” said Professor Cherubusco, “and I think I can demonstrate to you the efficacy of the true Art.”
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From this reading Thomas was contentedly munching the last crumbs of the bread and fowl when the enchanter appeared suddenly at his side.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Are you willing to return to your old home if you are assured of a welcome and restoration to favor?” he asked, with his courteous, royal smile.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Thomas was contentedly munching the last crumbs of the bread and fowl when the enchanter appeared suddenly at his side.
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From this reading “I beg you will excuse me for a very few minutes,” said Professor Cherubusco, “and I think I can demonstrate to you the efficacy of the true Art.”
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading “Do I look bughouse?” answered Thomas.
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From this reading “I beg you will excuse me for a very few minutes,” said Professor Cherubusco, “and I think I can demonstrate to you the efficacy of the true Art.”
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Thomas was contentedly munching the last crumbs of the bread and fowl when the enchanter appeared suddenly at his side.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Enough of the footback life for me.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “I beg you will excuse me for a very few minutes,” said Professor Cherubusco, “and I think I can demonstrate to you the efficacy of the true Art.”
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Are you willing to return to your old home if you are assured of a welcome and restoration to favor?” he asked, with his courteous, royal smile.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “I beg you will excuse me for a very few minutes,” said Professor Cherubusco, “and I think I can demonstrate to you the efficacy of the true Art.”
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From this reading “Enough of the footback life for me.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “I beg you will excuse me for a very few minutes,” said Professor Cherubusco, “and I think I can demonstrate to you the efficacy of the true Art.”
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From this reading Thomas was contentedly munching the last crumbs of the bread and fowl when the enchanter appeared suddenly at his side.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “Are you willing to return to your old home if you are assured of a welcome and restoration to favor?” he asked, with his courteous, royal smile.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Thomas was contentedly munching the last crumbs of the bread and fowl when the enchanter appeared suddenly at his side.
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From this reading “Are you willing to return to your old home if you are assured of a welcome and restoration to favor?” he asked, with his courteous, royal smile.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I beg you will excuse me for a very few minutes,” said Professor Cherubusco, “and I think I can demonstrate to you the efficacy of the true Art.”
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading “Are you willing to return to your old home if you are assured of a welcome and restoration to favor?” he asked, with his courteous, royal smile.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Thomas was contentedly munching the last crumbs of the bread and fowl when the enchanter appeared suddenly at his side.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Enough of the footback life for me.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Do I look bughouse?” answered Thomas.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “I beg you will excuse me for a very few minutes,” said Professor Cherubusco, “and I think I can demonstrate to you the efficacy of the true Art.”
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From this reading “I beg you will excuse me for a very few minutes,” said Professor Cherubusco, “and I think I can demonstrate to you the efficacy of the true Art.”
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Thomas was contentedly munching the last crumbs of the bread and fowl when the enchanter appeared suddenly at his side.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “I beg you will excuse me for a very few minutes,” said Professor Cherubusco, “and I think I can demonstrate to you the efficacy of the true Art.”
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Are you willing to return to your old home if you are assured of a welcome and restoration to favor?” he asked, with his courteous, royal smile.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “I beg you will excuse me for a very few minutes,” said Professor Cherubusco, “and I think I can demonstrate to you the efficacy of the true Art.”
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Are you willing to return to your old home if you are assured of a welcome and restoration to favor?” he asked, with his courteous, royal smile.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Are you willing to return to your old home if you are assured of a welcome and restoration to favor?” he asked, with his courteous, royal smile.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Are you willing to return to your old home if you are assured of a welcome and restoration to favor?” he asked, with his courteous, royal smile.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “I beg you will excuse me for a very few minutes,” said Professor Cherubusco, “and I think I can demonstrate to you the efficacy of the true Art.”
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Thomas was contentedly munching the last crumbs of the bread and fowl when the enchanter appeared suddenly at his side.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Are you willing to return to your old home if you are assured of a welcome and restoration to favor?” he asked, with his courteous, royal smile.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading Thomas was contentedly munching the last crumbs of the bread and fowl when the enchanter appeared suddenly at his side.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “I beg you will excuse me for a very few minutes,” said Professor Cherubusco, “and I think I can demonstrate to you the efficacy of the true Art.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “I beg you will excuse me for a very few minutes,” said Professor Cherubusco, “and I think I can demonstrate to you the efficacy of the true Art.”
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Thomas was contentedly munching the last crumbs of the bread and fowl when the enchanter appeared suddenly at his side.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “I beg you will excuse me for a very few minutes,” said Professor Cherubusco, “and I think I can demonstrate to you the efficacy of the true Art.”
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “I beg you will excuse me for a very few minutes,” said Professor Cherubusco, “and I think I can demonstrate to you the efficacy of the true Art.”
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “I beg you will excuse me for a very few minutes,” said Professor Cherubusco, “and I think I can demonstrate to you the efficacy of the true Art.”
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Thomas was contentedly munching the last crumbs of the bread and fowl when the enchanter appeared suddenly at his side.
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From this reading “Are you willing to return to your old home if you are assured of a welcome and restoration to favor?” he asked, with his courteous, royal smile.
at the time that
From this reading Thomas was contentedly munching the last crumbs of the bread and fowl when the enchanter appeared suddenly at his side.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading “I beg you will excuse me for a very few minutes,” said Professor Cherubusco, “and I think I can demonstrate to you the efficacy of the true Art.”
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Are you willing to return to your old home if you are assured of a welcome and restoration to favor?” he asked, with his courteous, royal smile.
in the company of; together with
From this reading “Are you willing to return to your old home if you are assured of a welcome and restoration to favor?” he asked, with his courteous, royal smile.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “I beg you will excuse me for a very few minutes,” said Professor Cherubusco, “and I think I can demonstrate to you the efficacy of the true Art.”
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Are you willing to return to your old home if you are assured of a welcome and restoration to favor?” he asked, with his courteous, royal smile.
