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Chapter IV
Shepherd Mills’s cup tottered in its saucer with a sharp staccato. He had warned his wife not to broach the matter of purchasing the northern Michigan cottage, which she had threatened to do for some time and had discussed with Leila in the hope of enlisting her as an ally for an effective assault upon Mills. “It’s a peach of a place, all right,” Leila remarked. “I wonder if the yacht goes with the house. I believe I could use that yacht.
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 “I believe I could use that yacht.”
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading “I believe I could use that yacht.”
inform against or betray someone
From this reading ““It’s a peach of a place, all right,” Leila remarked.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading ““It’s a peach of a place, all right,” Leila remarked.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “He had warned his wife not to broach the matter of purchasing the northern Michigan cottage, which she had threatened to do for some time and had discussed with Leila in the hope of enlisting her as an ally for an effective assault upon Mills.”
a formal word for “on”
From this reading “He had warned his wife not to broach the matter of purchasing the northern Michigan cottage, which she had threatened to do for some time and had discussed with Leila in the hope of enlisting her as an ally for an effective assault upon Mills.”
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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 Shepherd Mills’s cup tottered in its saucer with a sharp staccato.
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From this reading “It’s a peach of a place, all right,” Leila remarked.
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From this reading He had warned his wife not to broach the matter of purchasing the northern Michigan cottage, which she had threatened to do for some time and had discussed with Leila in the hope of enlisting her as an ally for an effective assault upon Mills.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He had warned his wife not to broach the matter of purchasing the northern Michigan cottage, which she had threatened to do for some time and had discussed with Leila in the hope of enlisting her as an ally for an effective assault upon Mills.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He had warned his wife not to broach the matter of purchasing the northern Michigan cottage, which she had threatened to do for some time and had discussed with Leila in the hope of enlisting her as an ally for an effective assault upon Mills.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He had warned his wife not to broach the matter of purchasing the northern Michigan cottage, which she had threatened to do for some time and had discussed with Leila in the hope of enlisting her as an ally for an effective assault upon Mills.
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From this reading He had warned his wife not to broach the matter of purchasing the northern Michigan cottage, which she had threatened to do for some time and had discussed with Leila in the hope of enlisting her as an ally for an effective assault upon Mills.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading I believe I could use that yacht.
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From this reading He had warned his wife not to broach the matter of purchasing the northern Michigan cottage, which she had threatened to do for some time and had discussed with Leila in the hope of enlisting her as an ally for an effective assault upon Mills.
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From this reading He had warned his wife not to broach the matter of purchasing the northern Michigan cottage, which she had threatened to do for some time and had discussed with Leila in the hope of enlisting her as an ally for an effective assault upon Mills.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading I believe I could use that yacht.
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From this reading Shepherd Mills’s cup tottered in its saucer with a sharp staccato.
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From this reading He had warned his wife not to broach the matter of purchasing the northern Michigan cottage, which she had threatened to do for some time and had discussed with Leila in the hope of enlisting her as an ally for an effective assault upon Mills.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading He had warned his wife not to broach the matter of purchasing the northern Michigan cottage, which she had threatened to do for some time and had discussed with Leila in the hope of enlisting her as an ally for an effective assault upon Mills.
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From this reading He had warned his wife not to broach the matter of purchasing the northern Michigan cottage, which she had threatened to do for some time and had discussed with Leila in the hope of enlisting her as an ally for an effective assault upon Mills.
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From this reading He had warned his wife not to broach the matter of purchasing the northern Michigan cottage, which she had threatened to do for some time and had discussed with Leila in the hope of enlisting her as an ally for an effective assault upon Mills.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He had warned his wife not to broach the matter of purchasing the northern Michigan cottage, which she had threatened to do for some time and had discussed with Leila in the hope of enlisting her as an ally for an effective assault upon Mills.
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From this reading “I wonder if the yacht goes with the house.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had warned his wife not to broach the matter of purchasing the northern Michigan cottage, which she had threatened to do for some time and had discussed with Leila in the hope of enlisting her as an ally for an effective assault upon Mills.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had warned his wife not to broach the matter of purchasing the northern Michigan cottage, which she had threatened to do for some time and had discussed with Leila in the hope of enlisting her as an ally for an effective assault upon Mills.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading He had warned his wife not to broach the matter of purchasing the northern Michigan cottage, which she had threatened to do for some time and had discussed with Leila in the hope of enlisting her as an ally for an effective assault upon Mills.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He had warned his wife not to broach the matter of purchasing the northern Michigan cottage, which she had threatened to do for some time and had discussed with Leila in the hope of enlisting her as an ally for an effective assault upon Mills.
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From this reading He had warned his wife not to broach the matter of purchasing the northern Michigan cottage, which she had threatened to do for some time and had discussed with Leila in the hope of enlisting her as an ally for an effective assault upon Mills.
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From this reading “I wonder if the yacht goes with the house.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I wonder if the yacht goes with the house.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading “I wonder if the yacht goes with the house.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Shepherd Mills’s cup tottered in its saucer with a sharp staccato.
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From this reading “It’s a peach of a place, all right,” Leila remarked.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Shepherd Mills’s cup tottered in its saucer with a sharp staccato.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He had warned his wife not to broach the matter of purchasing the northern Michigan cottage, which she had threatened to do for some time and had discussed with Leila in the hope of enlisting her as an ally for an effective assault upon Mills.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He had warned his wife not to broach the matter of purchasing the northern Michigan cottage, which she had threatened to do for some time and had discussed with Leila in the hope of enlisting her as an ally for an effective assault upon Mills.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He had warned his wife not to broach the matter of purchasing the northern Michigan cottage, which she had threatened to do for some time and had discussed with Leila in the hope of enlisting her as an ally for an effective assault upon Mills.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He had warned his wife not to broach the matter of purchasing the northern Michigan cottage, which she had threatened to do for some time and had discussed with Leila in the hope of enlisting her as an ally for an effective assault upon Mills.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Shepherd Mills’s cup tottered in its saucer with a sharp staccato.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He had warned his wife not to broach the matter of purchasing the northern Michigan cottage, which she had threatened to do for some time and had discussed with Leila in the hope of enlisting her as an ally for an effective assault upon Mills.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He had warned his wife not to broach the matter of purchasing the northern Michigan cottage, which she had threatened to do for some time and had discussed with Leila in the hope of enlisting her as an ally for an effective assault upon Mills.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He had warned his wife not to broach the matter of purchasing the northern Michigan cottage, which she had threatened to do for some time and had discussed with Leila in the hope of enlisting her as an ally for an effective assault upon Mills.
inform against or betray someone
From this reading “It’s a peach of a place, all right,” Leila remarked.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “It’s a peach of a place, all right,” Leila remarked.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He had warned his wife not to broach the matter of purchasing the northern Michigan cottage, which she had threatened to do for some time and had discussed with Leila in the hope of enlisting her as an ally for an effective assault upon Mills.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “It’s a peach of a place, all right,” Leila remarked.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “It’s a peach of a place, all right,” Leila remarked.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Shepherd Mills’s cup tottered in its saucer with a sharp staccato.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Shepherd Mills’s cup tottered in its saucer with a sharp staccato.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had warned his wife not to broach the matter of purchasing the northern Michigan cottage, which she had threatened to do for some time and had discussed with Leila in the hope of enlisting her as an ally for an effective assault upon Mills.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Shepherd Mills’s cup tottered in its saucer with a sharp staccato.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He had warned his wife not to broach the matter of purchasing the northern Michigan cottage, which she had threatened to do for some time and had discussed with Leila in the hope of enlisting her as an ally for an effective assault upon Mills.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Shepherd Mills’s cup tottered in its saucer with a sharp staccato.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I believe I could use that yacht.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He had warned his wife not to broach the matter of purchasing the northern Michigan cottage, which she had threatened to do for some time and had discussed with Leila in the hope of enlisting her as an ally for an effective assault upon Mills.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He had warned his wife not to broach the matter of purchasing the northern Michigan cottage, which she had threatened to do for some time and had discussed with Leila in the hope of enlisting her as an ally for an effective assault upon Mills.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading He had warned his wife not to broach the matter of purchasing the northern Michigan cottage, which she had threatened to do for some time and had discussed with Leila in the hope of enlisting her as an ally for an effective assault upon Mills.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He had warned his wife not to broach the matter of purchasing the northern Michigan cottage, which she had threatened to do for some time and had discussed with Leila in the hope of enlisting her as an ally for an effective assault upon Mills.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Shepherd Mills’s cup tottered in its saucer with a sharp staccato.
a formal word for “on”
From this reading He had warned his wife not to broach the matter of purchasing the northern Michigan cottage, which she had threatened to do for some time and had discussed with Leila in the hope of enlisting her as an ally for an effective assault upon Mills.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I believe I could use that yacht.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He had warned his wife not to broach the matter of purchasing the northern Michigan cottage, which she had threatened to do for some time and had discussed with Leila in the hope of enlisting her as an ally for an effective assault upon Mills.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He had warned his wife not to broach the matter of purchasing the northern Michigan cottage, which she had threatened to do for some time and had discussed with Leila in the hope of enlisting her as an ally for an effective assault upon Mills.
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From this reading He had warned his wife not to broach the matter of purchasing the northern Michigan cottage, which she had threatened to do for some time and had discussed with Leila in the hope of enlisting her as an ally for an effective assault upon Mills.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Shepherd Mills’s cup tottered in its saucer with a sharp staccato.
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From this reading “I wonder if the yacht goes with the house.
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From this reading “I wonder if the yacht goes with the house.
