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Chapter II
“Oh! by the sacred name of shareholder, get on with your story!” cried Couture. “I was within an ace of it,” retorted Bixiou, “but you with your profanity have brought me to the climax.” “Then, are there shareholders in the tale?” inquired Finot. “Yes; rich as rich can be--like yours.” “It seems to me,” Finot began stiffly, “that some consideration is owing to a good fellow to whom you look for a bill for five hundred francs upon occasion----” “Waiter!” called Bixiou.
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an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading ““It seems to me,” Finot began stiffly, “that some consideration is owing to a good fellow to whom you look for a bill for five hundred francs upon occasion----” “Waiter!” called Bixiou.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading ““I was within an ace of it,” retorted Bixiou, “but you with your profanity have brought me to the climax.””
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading ““Oh! by the sacred name of shareholder, get on with your story!” cried Couture.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading ““It seems to me,” Finot began stiffly, “that some consideration is owing to a good fellow to whom you look for a bill for five hundred francs upon occasion----” “Waiter!” called Bixiou.”
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading ““I was within an ace of it,” retorted Bixiou, “but you with your profanity have brought me to the climax.””
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading ““Then, are there shareholders in the tale?” inquired Finot.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading ““It seems to me,” Finot began stiffly, “that some consideration is owing to a good fellow to whom you look for a bill for five hundred francs upon occasion----” “Waiter!” called Bixiou.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading ““Oh! by the sacred name of shareholder, get on with your story!” cried Couture.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading ““It seems to me,” Finot began stiffly, “that some consideration is owing to a good fellow to whom you look for a bill for five hundred francs upon occasion----” “Waiter!” called Bixiou.”
a formal word for “on”
From this reading ““It seems to me,” Finot began stiffly, “that some consideration is owing to a good fellow to whom you look for a bill for five hundred francs upon occasion----” “Waiter!” called Bixiou.”
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading ““I was within an ace of it,” retorted Bixiou, “but you with your profanity have brought me to the climax.””
the one or ones belonging to the person spoken to
From this reading ““Yes; rich as rich can be--like yours.””
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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 “It seems to me,” Finot began stiffly, “that some consideration is owing to a good fellow to whom you look for a bill for five hundred francs upon occasion----” “Waiter!” called Bixiou.
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From this reading “I was within an ace of it,” retorted Bixiou, “but you with your profanity have brought me to the climax.”
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading “I was within an ace of it,” retorted Bixiou, “but you with your profanity have brought me to the climax.”
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “Then, are there shareholders in the tale?” inquired Finot.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “Yes; rich as rich can be--like yours.”
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading “Yes; rich as rich can be--like yours.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “It seems to me,” Finot began stiffly, “that some consideration is owing to a good fellow to whom you look for a bill for five hundred francs upon occasion----” “Waiter!” called Bixiou.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “It seems to me,” Finot began stiffly, “that some consideration is owing to a good fellow to whom you look for a bill for five hundred francs upon occasion----” “Waiter!” called Bixiou.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “I was within an ace of it,” retorted Bixiou, “but you with your profanity have brought me to the climax.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “I was within an ace of it,” retorted Bixiou, “but you with your profanity have brought me to the climax.”
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading “I was within an ace of it,” retorted Bixiou, “but you with your profanity have brought me to the climax.”
showing who or what does the action
From this reading “Oh! by the sacred name of shareholder, get on with your story!” cried Couture.
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From this reading “It seems to me,” Finot began stiffly, “that some consideration is owing to a good fellow to whom you look for a bill for five hundred francs upon occasion----” “Waiter!” called Bixiou.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading “Yes; rich as rich can be--like yours.”
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From this reading “I was within an ace of it,” retorted Bixiou, “but you with your profanity have brought me to the climax.”
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “It seems to me,” Finot began stiffly, “that some consideration is owing to a good fellow to whom you look for a bill for five hundred francs upon occasion----” “Waiter!” called Bixiou.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Oh! by the sacred name of shareholder, get on with your story!” cried Couture.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Oh! by the sacred name of shareholder, get on with your story!” cried Couture.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “It seems to me,” Finot began stiffly, “that some consideration is owing to a good fellow to whom you look for a bill for five hundred francs upon occasion----” “Waiter!” called Bixiou.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Then, are there shareholders in the tale?” inquired Finot.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “It seems to me,” Finot began stiffly, “that some consideration is owing to a good fellow to whom you look for a bill for five hundred francs upon occasion----” “Waiter!” called Bixiou.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “It seems to me,” Finot began stiffly, “that some consideration is owing to a good fellow to whom you look for a bill for five hundred francs upon occasion----” “Waiter!” called Bixiou.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “It seems to me,” Finot began stiffly, “that some consideration is owing to a good fellow to whom you look for a bill for five hundred francs upon occasion----” “Waiter!” called Bixiou.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Oh! by the sacred name of shareholder, get on with your story!” cried Couture.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “It seems to me,” Finot began stiffly, “that some consideration is owing to a good fellow to whom you look for a bill for five hundred francs upon occasion----” “Waiter!” called Bixiou.
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “I was within an ace of it,” retorted Bixiou, “but you with your profanity have brought me to the climax.”
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “It seems to me,” Finot began stiffly, “that some consideration is owing to a good fellow to whom you look for a bill for five hundred francs upon occasion----” “Waiter!” called Bixiou.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I was within an ace of it,” retorted Bixiou, “but you with your profanity have brought me to the climax.”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “Then, are there shareholders in the tale?” inquired Finot.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “Then, are there shareholders in the tale?” inquired Finot.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “It seems to me,” Finot began stiffly, “that some consideration is owing to a good fellow to whom you look for a bill for five hundred francs upon occasion----” “Waiter!” called Bixiou.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “I was within an ace of it,” retorted Bixiou, “but you with your profanity have brought me to the climax.”
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Yes; rich as rich can be--like yours.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “It seems to me,” Finot began stiffly, “that some consideration is owing to a good fellow to whom you look for a bill for five hundred francs upon occasion----” “Waiter!” called Bixiou.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “I was within an ace of it,” retorted Bixiou, “but you with your profanity have brought me to the climax.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Oh! by the sacred name of shareholder, get on with your story!” cried Couture.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “It seems to me,” Finot began stiffly, “that some consideration is owing to a good fellow to whom you look for a bill for five hundred francs upon occasion----” “Waiter!” called Bixiou.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “Oh! by the sacred name of shareholder, get on with your story!” cried Couture.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Oh! by the sacred name of shareholder, get on with your story!” cried Couture.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading “Oh! by the sacred name of shareholder, get on with your story!” cried Couture.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “It seems to me,” Finot began stiffly, “that some consideration is owing to a good fellow to whom you look for a bill for five hundred francs upon occasion----” “Waiter!” called Bixiou.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “I was within an ace of it,” retorted Bixiou, “but you with your profanity have brought me to the climax.”
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “I was within an ace of it,” retorted Bixiou, “but you with your profanity have brought me to the climax.”
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Yes; rich as rich can be--like yours.”
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Oh! by the sacred name of shareholder, get on with your story!” cried Couture.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “It seems to me,” Finot began stiffly, “that some consideration is owing to a good fellow to whom you look for a bill for five hundred francs upon occasion----” “Waiter!” called Bixiou.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Oh! by the sacred name of shareholder, get on with your story!” cried Couture.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Then, are there shareholders in the tale?” inquired Finot.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “It seems to me,” Finot began stiffly, “that some consideration is owing to a good fellow to whom you look for a bill for five hundred francs upon occasion----” “Waiter!” called Bixiou.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “It seems to me,” Finot began stiffly, “that some consideration is owing to a good fellow to whom you look for a bill for five hundred francs upon occasion----” “Waiter!” called Bixiou.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Oh! by the sacred name of shareholder, get on with your story!” cried Couture.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Then, are there shareholders in the tale?” inquired Finot.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “It seems to me,” Finot began stiffly, “that some consideration is owing to a good fellow to whom you look for a bill for five hundred francs upon occasion----” “Waiter!” called Bixiou.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “Oh! by the sacred name of shareholder, get on with your story!” cried Couture.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Then, are there shareholders in the tale?” inquired Finot.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Then, are there shareholders in the tale?” inquired Finot.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “I was within an ace of it,” retorted Bixiou, “but you with your profanity have brought me to the climax.”
a formal word for “on”
From this reading “It seems to me,” Finot began stiffly, “that some consideration is owing to a good fellow to whom you look for a bill for five hundred francs upon occasion----” “Waiter!” called Bixiou.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “It seems to me,” Finot began stiffly, “that some consideration is owing to a good fellow to whom you look for a bill for five hundred francs upon occasion----” “Waiter!” called Bixiou.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “I was within an ace of it,” retorted Bixiou, “but you with your profanity have brought me to the climax.”
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “It seems to me,” Finot began stiffly, “that some consideration is owing to a good fellow to whom you look for a bill for five hundred francs upon occasion----” “Waiter!” called Bixiou.
in the company of; together with
From this reading “Oh! by the sacred name of shareholder, get on with your story!” cried Couture.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading “I was within an ace of it,” retorted Bixiou, “but you with your profanity have brought me to the climax.”
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Yes; rich as rich can be--like yours.”
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “I was within an ace of it,” retorted Bixiou, “but you with your profanity have brought me to the climax.”
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Oh! by the sacred name of shareholder, get on with your story!” cried Couture.
the one or ones belonging to the person spoken to
From this reading “Yes; rich as rich can be--like yours.”
