Chapter IX

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

From this reading “That is a lie!” roared Anton.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading You, Anton, even went so far in your envious plotting as to speak to your mother about the diamonds being divided.

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From this reading “When the news that the diamonds were coming reached the house,” began Nick, “Anton, being without money and in debt, began figuring how the inheritance of his cousin by marriage could best be put to his own advantage.”

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading “If you interrupt me again,” said Nick, “I’ll put the handcuffs on you.

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

From this reading “When the news that the diamonds were coming reached the house,” began Nick, “Anton, being without money and in debt, began figuring how the inheritance of his cousin by marriage could best be put to his own advantage.”

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From this reading “When the news that the diamonds were coming reached the house,” began Nick, “Anton, being without money and in debt, began figuring how the inheritance of his cousin by marriage could best be put to his own advantage.”

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

From this reading You, Anton, even went so far in your envious plotting as to speak to your mother about the diamonds being divided.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading “When the news that the diamonds were coming reached the house,” began Nick, “Anton, being without money and in debt, began figuring how the inheritance of his cousin by marriage could best be put to his own advantage.”

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading “When the news that the diamonds were coming reached the house,” began Nick, “Anton, being without money and in debt, began figuring how the inheritance of his cousin by marriage could best be put to his own advantage.”

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading “When the news that the diamonds were coming reached the house,” began Nick, “Anton, being without money and in debt, began figuring how the inheritance of his cousin by marriage could best be put to his own advantage.”

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From this reading “When the news that the diamonds were coming reached the house,” began Nick, “Anton, being without money and in debt, began figuring how the inheritance of his cousin by marriage could best be put to his own advantage.”

showing who or what does the action

From this reading “When the news that the diamonds were coming reached the house,” began Nick, “Anton, being without money and in debt, began figuring how the inheritance of his cousin by marriage could best be put to his own advantage.”

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From this reading “When the news that the diamonds were coming reached the house,” began Nick, “Anton, being without money and in debt, began figuring how the inheritance of his cousin by marriage could best be put to his own advantage.”

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading “When the news that the diamonds were coming reached the house,” began Nick, “Anton, being without money and in debt, began figuring how the inheritance of his cousin by marriage could best be put to his own advantage.”

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

From this reading “When the news that the diamonds were coming reached the house,” began Nick, “Anton, being without money and in debt, began figuring how the inheritance of his cousin by marriage could best be put to his own advantage.”

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

From this reading “When the news that the diamonds were coming reached the house,” began Nick, “Anton, being without money and in debt, began figuring how the inheritance of his cousin by marriage could best be put to his own advantage.”

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

From this reading “When the news that the diamonds were coming reached the house,” began Nick, “Anton, being without money and in debt, began figuring how the inheritance of his cousin by marriage could best be put to his own advantage.”

a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage

From this reading You, Anton, even went so far in your envious plotting as to speak to your mother about the diamonds being divided.

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading HOW IT WAS DONE.

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From this reading You, Anton, even went so far in your envious plotting as to speak to your mother about the diamonds being divided.

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading You, Anton, even went so far in your envious plotting as to speak to your mother about the diamonds being divided.

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

From this reading You, Anton, even went so far in your envious plotting as to speak to your mother about the diamonds being divided.

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

From this reading “When the news that the diamonds were coming reached the house,” began Nick, “Anton, being without money and in debt, began figuring how the inheritance of his cousin by marriage could best be put to his own advantage.”

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

From this reading “If you interrupt me again,” said Nick, “I’ll put the handcuffs on you.

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

From this reading “When the news that the diamonds were coming reached the house,” began Nick, “Anton, being without money and in debt, began figuring how the inheritance of his cousin by marriage could best be put to his own advantage.”

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

From this reading “When the news that the diamonds were coming reached the house,” began Nick, “Anton, being without money and in debt, began figuring how the inheritance of his cousin by marriage could best be put to his own advantage.”

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

From this reading HOW IT WAS DONE.

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

From this reading “If you interrupt me again,” said Nick, “I’ll put the handcuffs on you.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading “If you interrupt me again,” said Nick, “I’ll put the handcuffs on you.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading “When the news that the diamonds were coming reached the house,” began Nick, “Anton, being without money and in debt, began figuring how the inheritance of his cousin by marriage could best be put to his own advantage.”

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

From this reading “When the news that the diamonds were coming reached the house,” began Nick, “Anton, being without money and in debt, began figuring how the inheritance of his cousin by marriage could best be put to his own advantage.”

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

From this reading “If you interrupt me again,” said Nick, “I’ll put the handcuffs on you.

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

From this reading “That is a lie!” roared Anton.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading HOW IT WAS DONE.

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From this reading “That is a lie!” roared Anton.

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

From this reading “When the news that the diamonds were coming reached the house,” began Nick, “Anton, being without money and in debt, began figuring how the inheritance of his cousin by marriage could best be put to his own advantage.”

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading “If you interrupt me again,” said Nick, “I’ll put the handcuffs on you.

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

From this reading “When the news that the diamonds were coming reached the house,” began Nick, “Anton, being without money and in debt, began figuring how the inheritance of his cousin by marriage could best be put to his own advantage.”

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

From this reading You, Anton, even went so far in your envious plotting as to speak to your mother about the diamonds being divided.

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

From this reading “When the news that the diamonds were coming reached the house,” began Nick, “Anton, being without money and in debt, began figuring how the inheritance of his cousin by marriage could best be put to his own advantage.”

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

From this reading “When the news that the diamonds were coming reached the house,” began Nick, “Anton, being without money and in debt, began figuring how the inheritance of his cousin by marriage could best be put to his own advantage.”

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading “When the news that the diamonds were coming reached the house,” began Nick, “Anton, being without money and in debt, began figuring how the inheritance of his cousin by marriage could best be put to his own advantage.”

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading “If you interrupt me again,” said Nick, “I’ll put the handcuffs on you.

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

From this reading “When the news that the diamonds were coming reached the house,” began Nick, “Anton, being without money and in debt, began figuring how the inheritance of his cousin by marriage could best be put to his own advantage.”

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

From this reading You, Anton, even went so far in your envious plotting as to speak to your mother about the diamonds being divided.

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

From this reading “When the news that the diamonds were coming reached the house,” began Nick, “Anton, being without money and in debt, began figuring how the inheritance of his cousin by marriage could best be put to his own advantage.”

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

From this reading “When the news that the diamonds were coming reached the house,” began Nick, “Anton, being without money and in debt, began figuring how the inheritance of his cousin by marriage could best be put to his own advantage.”

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading “That is a lie!” roared Anton.

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

From this reading “If you interrupt me again,” said Nick, “I’ll put the handcuffs on you.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading You, Anton, even went so far in your envious plotting as to speak to your mother about the diamonds being divided.

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

From this reading You, Anton, even went so far in your envious plotting as to speak to your mother about the diamonds being divided.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading “When the news that the diamonds were coming reached the house,” began Nick, “Anton, being without money and in debt, began figuring how the inheritance of his cousin by marriage could best be put to his own advantage.”

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

From this reading “When the news that the diamonds were coming reached the house,” began Nick, “Anton, being without money and in debt, began figuring how the inheritance of his cousin by marriage could best be put to his own advantage.”

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

From this reading “When the news that the diamonds were coming reached the house,” began Nick, “Anton, being without money and in debt, began figuring how the inheritance of his cousin by marriage could best be put to his own advantage.”

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

From this reading HOW IT WAS DONE.

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading You, Anton, even went so far in your envious plotting as to speak to your mother about the diamonds being divided.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading “When the news that the diamonds were coming reached the house,” began Nick, “Anton, being without money and in debt, began figuring how the inheritance of his cousin by marriage could best be put to his own advantage.”

at the time that

From this reading “When the news that the diamonds were coming reached the house,” began Nick, “Anton, being without money and in debt, began figuring how the inheritance of his cousin by marriage could best be put to his own advantage.”

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading “When the news that the diamonds were coming reached the house,” began Nick, “Anton, being without money and in debt, began figuring how the inheritance of his cousin by marriage could best be put to his own advantage.”

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading “If you interrupt me again,” said Nick, “I’ll put the handcuffs on you.

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading You, Anton, even went so far in your envious plotting as to speak to your mother about the diamonds being divided.