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Chapter VIII
Mr. Newcombe did as he was told, but the effort was not successful. He got up for an instant, but relapsed promptly into his seat. Grewgus found himself confronted with an awkward situation. He did not for a moment regret his hastily conceived pursuit of Newcombe; he had come within an ace of accomplishing his object. It was by the merest bad luck, at the last moment, some sudden flickering of intelligence had caused the inebriated man to exercise discretion.
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an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “He did not for a moment regret his hastily conceived pursuit of Newcombe; he had come within an ace of accomplishing his object.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Grewgus found himself confronted with an awkward situation.”
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading “Grewgus found himself confronted with an awkward situation.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “It was by the merest bad luck, at the last moment, some sudden flickering of intelligence had caused the inebriated man to exercise discretion.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “It was by the merest bad luck, at the last moment, some sudden flickering of intelligence had caused the inebriated man to exercise discretion.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Mr. Newcombe did as he was told, but the effort was not successful.”
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading “He did not for a moment regret his hastily conceived pursuit of Newcombe; he had come within an ace of accomplishing his object.”
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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 He did not for a moment regret his hastily conceived pursuit of Newcombe; he had come within an ace of accomplishing his object.
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From this reading He did not for a moment regret his hastily conceived pursuit of Newcombe; he had come within an ace of accomplishing his object.
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From this reading He did not for a moment regret his hastily conceived pursuit of Newcombe; he had come within an ace of accomplishing his object.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He got up for an instant, but relapsed promptly into his seat.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Mr. Newcombe did as he was told, but the effort was not successful.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It was by the merest bad luck, at the last moment, some sudden flickering of intelligence had caused the inebriated man to exercise discretion.
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From this reading Grewgus found himself confronted with an awkward situation.
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From this reading It was by the merest bad luck, at the last moment, some sudden flickering of intelligence had caused the inebriated man to exercise discretion.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Mr. Newcombe did as he was told, but the effort was not successful.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It was by the merest bad luck, at the last moment, some sudden flickering of intelligence had caused the inebriated man to exercise discretion.
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From this reading It was by the merest bad luck, at the last moment, some sudden flickering of intelligence had caused the inebriated man to exercise discretion.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading He did not for a moment regret his hastily conceived pursuit of Newcombe; he had come within an ace of accomplishing his object.
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From this reading He did not for a moment regret his hastily conceived pursuit of Newcombe; he had come within an ace of accomplishing his object.
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From this reading Grewgus found himself confronted with an awkward situation.
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Mr. Newcombe did as he was told, but the effort was not successful.
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From this reading It was by the merest bad luck, at the last moment, some sudden flickering of intelligence had caused the inebriated man to exercise discretion.
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From this reading Mr. Newcombe did as he was told, but the effort was not successful.
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From this reading It was by the merest bad luck, at the last moment, some sudden flickering of intelligence had caused the inebriated man to exercise discretion.
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From this reading It was by the merest bad luck, at the last moment, some sudden flickering of intelligence had caused the inebriated man to exercise discretion.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He got up for an instant, but relapsed promptly into his seat.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Grewgus found himself confronted with an awkward situation.
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From this reading He got up for an instant, but relapsed promptly into his seat.
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From this reading Grewgus found himself confronted with an awkward situation.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He did not for a moment regret his hastily conceived pursuit of Newcombe; he had come within an ace of accomplishing his object.
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From this reading He did not for a moment regret his hastily conceived pursuit of Newcombe; he had come within an ace of accomplishing his object.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Mr. Newcombe did as he was told, but the effort was not successful.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Grewgus found himself confronted with an awkward situation.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He got up for an instant, but relapsed promptly into his seat.
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From this reading It was by the merest bad luck, at the last moment, some sudden flickering of intelligence had caused the inebriated man to exercise discretion.
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From this reading He got up for an instant, but relapsed promptly into his seat.
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From this reading It was by the merest bad luck, at the last moment, some sudden flickering of intelligence had caused the inebriated man to exercise discretion.
moving to the inside of something
From this reading He got up for an instant, but relapsed promptly into his seat.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was by the merest bad luck, at the last moment, some sudden flickering of intelligence had caused the inebriated man to exercise discretion.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading It was by the merest bad luck, at the last moment, some sudden flickering of intelligence had caused the inebriated man to exercise discretion.
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From this reading It was by the merest bad luck, at the last moment, some sudden flickering of intelligence had caused the inebriated man to exercise discretion.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was by the merest bad luck, at the last moment, some sudden flickering of intelligence had caused the inebriated man to exercise discretion.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was by the merest bad luck, at the last moment, some sudden flickering of intelligence had caused the inebriated man to exercise discretion.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He did not for a moment regret his hastily conceived pursuit of Newcombe; he had come within an ace of accomplishing his object.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mr. Newcombe did as he was told, but the effort was not successful.
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From this reading Mr. Newcombe did as he was told, but the effort was not successful.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Mr. Newcombe did as he was told, but the effort was not successful.
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From this reading He did not for a moment regret his hastily conceived pursuit of Newcombe; he had come within an ace of accomplishing his object.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He did not for a moment regret his hastily conceived pursuit of Newcombe; he had come within an ace of accomplishing his object.
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From this reading He got up for an instant, but relapsed promptly into his seat.
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From this reading He did not for a moment regret his hastily conceived pursuit of Newcombe; he had come within an ace of accomplishing his object.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He did not for a moment regret his hastily conceived pursuit of Newcombe; he had come within an ace of accomplishing his object.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He got up for an instant, but relapsed promptly into his seat.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He got up for an instant, but relapsed promptly into his seat.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Grewgus found himself confronted with an awkward situation.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was by the merest bad luck, at the last moment, some sudden flickering of intelligence had caused the inebriated man to exercise discretion.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mr. Newcombe did as he was told, but the effort was not successful.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading It was by the merest bad luck, at the last moment, some sudden flickering of intelligence had caused the inebriated man to exercise discretion.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Mr. Newcombe did as he was told, but the effort was not successful.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was by the merest bad luck, at the last moment, some sudden flickering of intelligence had caused the inebriated man to exercise discretion.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Mr. Newcombe did as he was told, but the effort was not successful.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He got up for an instant, but relapsed promptly into his seat.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Mr. Newcombe did as he was told, but the effort was not successful.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Grewgus found himself confronted with an awkward situation.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading He did not for a moment regret his hastily conceived pursuit of Newcombe; he had come within an ace of accomplishing his object.
