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Chapter IV
“Then, if you want to get at the bottom of this, you had better go to one at once, while the scent is hot,” advised Mr. Shelford, speaking in a brisk tone. “Like every other profession, there are all sorts in it, some very smart, some the reverse. I can recommend you to a particularly good man, as keen as mustard. Whenever we have any of this sort of work, we give it to him, and he has always served us well. His name is Grewgus, and his office is in Craven Street, Strand.
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energetic and quick
From this reading ““Then, if you want to get at the bottom of this, you had better go to one at once, while the scent is hot,” advised Mr. Shelford, speaking in a brisk tone.”
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading ““Like every other profession, there are all sorts in it, some very smart, some the reverse.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “I can recommend you to a particularly good man, as keen as mustard.”
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Whenever we have any of this sort of work, we give it to him, and he has always served us well.”
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “Whenever we have any of this sort of work, we give it to him, and he has always served us well.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “His name is Grewgus, and his office is in Craven Street, Strand.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading ““Then, if you want to get at the bottom of this, you had better go to one at once, while the scent is hot,” advised Mr. Shelford, speaking in a brisk tone.”
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading ““Then, if you want to get at the bottom of this, you had better go to one at once, while the scent is hot,” advised Mr. Shelford, speaking in a brisk tone.”
A distinctive smell or aroma.
From this reading ““Then, if you want to get at the bottom of this, you had better go to one at once, while the scent is hot,” advised Mr. Shelford, speaking in a brisk tone.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Whenever we have any of this sort of work, we give it to him, and he has always served us well.”
at any time that; every time that
From this reading “Whenever we have any of this sort of work, we give it to him, and he has always served us well.”
during the time that
From this reading ““Then, if you want to get at the bottom of this, you had better go to one at once, while the scent is hot,” advised Mr. Shelford, speaking in a brisk tone.”
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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 “Then, if you want to get at the bottom of this, you had better go to one at once, while the scent is hot,” advised Mr. Shelford, speaking in a brisk tone.
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From this reading “Then, if you want to get at the bottom of this, you had better go to one at once, while the scent is hot,” advised Mr. Shelford, speaking in a brisk tone.
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From this reading “Like every other profession, there are all sorts in it, some very smart, some the reverse.
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From this reading Whenever we have any of this sort of work, we give it to him, and he has always served us well.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Whenever we have any of this sort of work, we give it to him, and he has always served us well.
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From this reading Whenever we have any of this sort of work, we give it to him, and he has always served us well.
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “Like every other profession, there are all sorts in it, some very smart, some the reverse.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading I can recommend you to a particularly good man, as keen as mustard.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading “Then, if you want to get at the bottom of this, you had better go to one at once, while the scent is hot,” advised Mr. Shelford, speaking in a brisk tone.
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From this reading “Then, if you want to get at the bottom of this, you had better go to one at once, while the scent is hot,” advised Mr. Shelford, speaking in a brisk tone.
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From this reading “Then, if you want to get at the bottom of this, you had better go to one at once, while the scent is hot,” advised Mr. Shelford, speaking in a brisk tone.
energetic and quick
From this reading “Then, if you want to get at the bottom of this, you had better go to one at once, while the scent is hot,” advised Mr. Shelford, speaking in a brisk tone.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading I can recommend you to a particularly good man, as keen as mustard.
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From this reading His name is Grewgus, and his office is in Craven Street, Strand.
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading “Like every other profession, there are all sorts in it, some very smart, some the reverse.
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From this reading “Then, if you want to get at the bottom of this, you had better go to one at once, while the scent is hot,” advised Mr. Shelford, speaking in a brisk tone.
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From this reading Whenever we have any of this sort of work, we give it to him, and he has always served us well.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Then, if you want to get at the bottom of this, you had better go to one at once, while the scent is hot,” advised Mr. Shelford, speaking in a brisk tone.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading I can recommend you to a particularly good man, as keen as mustard.
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From this reading His name is Grewgus, and his office is in Craven Street, Strand.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading “Then, if you want to get at the bottom of this, you had better go to one at once, while the scent is hot,” advised Mr. Shelford, speaking in a brisk tone.
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Whenever we have any of this sort of work, we give it to him, and he has always served us well.
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Whenever we have any of this sort of work, we give it to him, and he has always served us well.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Whenever we have any of this sort of work, we give it to him, and he has always served us well.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Whenever we have any of this sort of work, we give it to him, and he has always served us well.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His name is Grewgus, and his office is in Craven Street, Strand.
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From this reading “Then, if you want to get at the bottom of this, you had better go to one at once, while the scent is hot,” advised Mr. Shelford, speaking in a brisk tone.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I can recommend you to a particularly good man, as keen as mustard.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading “Then, if you want to get at the bottom of this, you had better go to one at once, while the scent is hot,” advised Mr. Shelford, speaking in a brisk tone.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “Then, if you want to get at the bottom of this, you had better go to one at once, while the scent is hot,” advised Mr. Shelford, speaking in a brisk tone.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Then, if you want to get at the bottom of this, you had better go to one at once, while the scent is hot,” advised Mr. Shelford, speaking in a brisk tone.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “Like every other profession, there are all sorts in it, some very smart, some the reverse.
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From this reading I can recommend you to a particularly good man, as keen as mustard.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Like every other profession, there are all sorts in it, some very smart, some the reverse.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I can recommend you to a particularly good man, as keen as mustard.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Then, if you want to get at the bottom of this, you had better go to one at once, while the scent is hot,” advised Mr. Shelford, speaking in a brisk tone.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I can recommend you to a particularly good man, as keen as mustard.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading His name is Grewgus, and his office is in Craven Street, Strand.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “Then, if you want to get at the bottom of this, you had better go to one at once, while the scent is hot,” advised Mr. Shelford, speaking in a brisk tone.
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From this reading His name is Grewgus, and his office is in Craven Street, Strand.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Then, if you want to get at the bottom of this, you had better go to one at once, while the scent is hot,” advised Mr. Shelford, speaking in a brisk tone.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading “Then, if you want to get at the bottom of this, you had better go to one at once, while the scent is hot,” advised Mr. Shelford, speaking in a brisk tone.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Like every other profession, there are all sorts in it, some very smart, some the reverse.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I can recommend you to a particularly good man, as keen as mustard.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Like every other profession, there are all sorts in it, some very smart, some the reverse.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I can recommend you to a particularly good man, as keen as mustard.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Like every other profession, there are all sorts in it, some very smart, some the reverse.
A distinctive smell or aroma.
From this reading “Then, if you want to get at the bottom of this, you had better go to one at once, while the scent is hot,” advised Mr. Shelford, speaking in a brisk tone.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Whenever we have any of this sort of work, we give it to him, and he has always served us well.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Then, if you want to get at the bottom of this, you had better go to one at once, while the scent is hot,” advised Mr. Shelford, speaking in a brisk tone.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Like every other profession, there are all sorts in it, some very smart, some the reverse.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Like every other profession, there are all sorts in it, some very smart, some the reverse.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Whenever we have any of this sort of work, we give it to him, and he has always served us well.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Like every other profession, there are all sorts in it, some very smart, some the reverse.
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From this reading “Then, if you want to get at the bottom of this, you had better go to one at once, while the scent is hot,” advised Mr. Shelford, speaking in a brisk tone.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading His name is Grewgus, and his office is in Craven Street, Strand.
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From this reading His name is Grewgus, and his office is in Craven Street, Strand.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “Then, if you want to get at the bottom of this, you had better go to one at once, while the scent is hot,” advised Mr. Shelford, speaking in a brisk tone.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Then, if you want to get at the bottom of this, you had better go to one at once, while the scent is hot,” advised Mr. Shelford, speaking in a brisk tone.
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From this reading “Like every other profession, there are all sorts in it, some very smart, some the reverse.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading “Then, if you want to get at the bottom of this, you had better go to one at once, while the scent is hot,” advised Mr. Shelford, speaking in a brisk tone.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “Then, if you want to get at the bottom of this, you had better go to one at once, while the scent is hot,” advised Mr. Shelford, speaking in a brisk tone.
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From this reading “Then, if you want to get at the bottom of this, you had better go to one at once, while the scent is hot,” advised Mr. Shelford, speaking in a brisk tone.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Whenever we have any of this sort of work, we give it to him, and he has always served us well.
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From this reading “Like every other profession, there are all sorts in it, some very smart, some the reverse.
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From this reading “Then, if you want to get at the bottom of this, you had better go to one at once, while the scent is hot,” advised Mr. Shelford, speaking in a brisk tone.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Whenever we have any of this sort of work, we give it to him, and he has always served us well.
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From this reading Whenever we have any of this sort of work, we give it to him, and he has always served us well.
at any time that; every time that
From this reading Whenever we have any of this sort of work, we give it to him, and he has always served us well.
during the time that
From this reading “Then, if you want to get at the bottom of this, you had better go to one at once, while the scent is hot,” advised Mr. Shelford, speaking in a brisk tone.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Whenever we have any of this sort of work, we give it to him, and he has always served us well.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Then, if you want to get at the bottom of this, you had better go to one at once, while the scent is hot,” advised Mr. Shelford, speaking in a brisk tone.
