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Chapter XX
HOW MAURICE SMOKES A CIGAR, AND MUSES ON MANY THINGS; HOW HE LAMENTS HIS SOLITUDE; AND HOW AN UNEXPECTED VISITOR COMES TO HIM. "It is the mynd that maketh good or ill," says the old poet. Sir Maurice, sitting here in the library at The Place, feels _his_ "mynd" far from happy. He has finished his business with the agent, and now there lies before him a long, dull evening in which to think on many things. He is comfortable enough.
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earlier than; in front of
From this reading “He has finished his business with the agent, and now there lies before him a long, dull evening in which to think on many things.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"It is the mynd that maketh good or ill," says the old poet.”
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “He has finished his business with the agent, and now there lies before him a long, dull evening in which to think on many things.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Sir Maurice, sitting here in the library at The Place, feels _his_ "mynd" far from happy.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “He has finished his business with the agent, and now there lies before him a long, dull evening in which to think on many things.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “He has finished his business with the agent, and now there lies before him a long, dull evening in which to think on many things.”
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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 HOW MAURICE SMOKES A CIGAR, AND MUSES ON MANY THINGS; HOW HE LAMENTS HIS SOLITUDE; AND HOW AN UNEXPECTED VISITOR COMES TO HIM.
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From this reading He has finished his business with the agent, and now there lies before him a long, dull evening in which to think on many things.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading HOW MAURICE SMOKES A CIGAR, AND MUSES ON MANY THINGS; HOW HE LAMENTS HIS SOLITUDE; AND HOW AN UNEXPECTED VISITOR COMES TO HIM.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading HOW MAURICE SMOKES A CIGAR, AND MUSES ON MANY THINGS; HOW HE LAMENTS HIS SOLITUDE; AND HOW AN UNEXPECTED VISITOR COMES TO HIM.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Sir Maurice, sitting here in the library at The Place, feels _his_ "mynd" far from happy.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading He has finished his business with the agent, and now there lies before him a long, dull evening in which to think on many things.
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From this reading He has finished his business with the agent, and now there lies before him a long, dull evening in which to think on many things.
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From this reading HOW MAURICE SMOKES A CIGAR, AND MUSES ON MANY THINGS; HOW HE LAMENTS HIS SOLITUDE; AND HOW AN UNEXPECTED VISITOR COMES TO HIM.
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From this reading HOW MAURICE SMOKES A CIGAR, AND MUSES ON MANY THINGS; HOW HE LAMENTS HIS SOLITUDE; AND HOW AN UNEXPECTED VISITOR COMES TO HIM.
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From this reading He is comfortable enough.
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From this reading He has finished his business with the agent, and now there lies before him a long, dull evening in which to think on many things.
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From this reading He is comfortable enough.
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From this reading He has finished his business with the agent, and now there lies before him a long, dull evening in which to think on many things.
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From this reading Sir Maurice, sitting here in the library at The Place, feels _his_ "mynd" far from happy.
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From this reading Sir Maurice, sitting here in the library at The Place, feels _his_ "mynd" far from happy.
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From this reading He has finished his business with the agent, and now there lies before him a long, dull evening in which to think on many things.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Sir Maurice, sitting here in the library at The Place, feels _his_ "mynd" far from happy.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "It is the mynd that maketh good or ill," says the old poet.
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From this reading Sir Maurice, sitting here in the library at The Place, feels _his_ "mynd" far from happy.
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He has finished his business with the agent, and now there lies before him a long, dull evening in which to think on many things.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading HOW MAURICE SMOKES A CIGAR, AND MUSES ON MANY THINGS; HOW HE LAMENTS HIS SOLITUDE; AND HOW AN UNEXPECTED VISITOR COMES TO HIM.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Sir Maurice, sitting here in the library at The Place, feels _his_ "mynd" far from happy.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading HOW MAURICE SMOKES A CIGAR, AND MUSES ON MANY THINGS; HOW HE LAMENTS HIS SOLITUDE; AND HOW AN UNEXPECTED VISITOR COMES TO HIM.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading HOW MAURICE SMOKES A CIGAR, AND MUSES ON MANY THINGS; HOW HE LAMENTS HIS SOLITUDE; AND HOW AN UNEXPECTED VISITOR COMES TO HIM.
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From this reading HOW MAURICE SMOKES A CIGAR, AND MUSES ON MANY THINGS; HOW HE LAMENTS HIS SOLITUDE; AND HOW AN UNEXPECTED VISITOR COMES TO HIM.
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From this reading "It is the mynd that maketh good or ill," says the old poet.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Sir Maurice, sitting here in the library at The Place, feels _his_ "mynd" far from happy.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "It is the mynd that maketh good or ill," says the old poet.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "It is the mynd that maketh good or ill," says the old poet.
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From this reading HOW MAURICE SMOKES A CIGAR, AND MUSES ON MANY THINGS; HOW HE LAMENTS HIS SOLITUDE; AND HOW AN UNEXPECTED VISITOR COMES TO HIM.
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From this reading Sir Maurice, sitting here in the library at The Place, feels _his_ "mynd" far from happy.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He has finished his business with the agent, and now there lies before him a long, dull evening in which to think on many things.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading He has finished his business with the agent, and now there lies before him a long, dull evening in which to think on many things.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "It is the mynd that maketh good or ill," says the old poet.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading HOW MAURICE SMOKES A CIGAR, AND MUSES ON MANY THINGS; HOW HE LAMENTS HIS SOLITUDE; AND HOW AN UNEXPECTED VISITOR COMES TO HIM.
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From this reading HOW MAURICE SMOKES A CIGAR, AND MUSES ON MANY THINGS; HOW HE LAMENTS HIS SOLITUDE; AND HOW AN UNEXPECTED VISITOR COMES TO HIM.
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From this reading HOW MAURICE SMOKES A CIGAR, AND MUSES ON MANY THINGS; HOW HE LAMENTS HIS SOLITUDE; AND HOW AN UNEXPECTED VISITOR COMES TO HIM.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "It is the mynd that maketh good or ill," says the old poet.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He has finished his business with the agent, and now there lies before him a long, dull evening in which to think on many things.
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From this reading "It is the mynd that maketh good or ill," says the old poet.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading HOW MAURICE SMOKES A CIGAR, AND MUSES ON MANY THINGS; HOW HE LAMENTS HIS SOLITUDE; AND HOW AN UNEXPECTED VISITOR COMES TO HIM.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading "It is the mynd that maketh good or ill," says the old poet.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Sir Maurice, sitting here in the library at The Place, feels _his_ "mynd" far from happy.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "It is the mynd that maketh good or ill," says the old poet.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "It is the mynd that maketh good or ill," says the old poet.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Sir Maurice, sitting here in the library at The Place, feels _his_ "mynd" far from happy.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Sir Maurice, sitting here in the library at The Place, feels _his_ "mynd" far from happy.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading HOW MAURICE SMOKES A CIGAR, AND MUSES ON MANY THINGS; HOW HE LAMENTS HIS SOLITUDE; AND HOW AN UNEXPECTED VISITOR COMES TO HIM.
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From this reading HOW MAURICE SMOKES A CIGAR, AND MUSES ON MANY THINGS; HOW HE LAMENTS HIS SOLITUDE; AND HOW AN UNEXPECTED VISITOR COMES TO HIM.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "It is the mynd that maketh good or ill," says the old poet.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "It is the mynd that maketh good or ill," says the old poet.
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From this reading He has finished his business with the agent, and now there lies before him a long, dull evening in which to think on many things.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading HOW MAURICE SMOKES A CIGAR, AND MUSES ON MANY THINGS; HOW HE LAMENTS HIS SOLITUDE; AND HOW AN UNEXPECTED VISITOR COMES TO HIM.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading He has finished his business with the agent, and now there lies before him a long, dull evening in which to think on many things.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading HOW MAURICE SMOKES A CIGAR, AND MUSES ON MANY THINGS; HOW HE LAMENTS HIS SOLITUDE; AND HOW AN UNEXPECTED VISITOR COMES TO HIM.
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From this reading HOW MAURICE SMOKES A CIGAR, AND MUSES ON MANY THINGS; HOW HE LAMENTS HIS SOLITUDE; AND HOW AN UNEXPECTED VISITOR COMES TO HIM.
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From this reading HOW MAURICE SMOKES A CIGAR, AND MUSES ON MANY THINGS; HOW HE LAMENTS HIS SOLITUDE; AND HOW AN UNEXPECTED VISITOR COMES TO HIM.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He has finished his business with the agent, and now there lies before him a long, dull evening in which to think on many things.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He has finished his business with the agent, and now there lies before him a long, dull evening in which to think on many things.
