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Chapter XX
MALICIOUS ACTIVITY Joe found the usual group of gossipers in the store of the French outfit. Beside the two traders, there were two of the latest arrivals from the outside, a policeman off duty, and young Mattison, of the surveying party, who had ridden in on a message from Graves, and was taking his time about starting back. Up north it is unfashionable to be in a hurry. Of them all only Stiffy, in his little compartment at the back, was busy. He was totting up his beloved figures.
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on the subject of; concerning
From this reading “Beside the two traders, there were two of the latest arrivals from the outside, a policeman off duty, and young Mattison, of the surveying party, who had ridden in on a message from Graves, and was taking his time about starting back.”
next to; at the side of
From this reading “Beside the two traders, there were two of the latest arrivals from the outside, a policeman off duty, and young Mattison, of the surveying party, who had ridden in on a message from Graves, and was taking his time about starting back.”
a responsibility that must be carried out
From this reading “Beside the two traders, there were two of the latest arrivals from the outside, a policeman off duty, and young Mattison, of the surveying party, who had ridden in on a message from Graves, and was taking his time about starting back.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “MALICIOUS ACTIVITY Joe found the usual group of gossipers in the store of the French outfit.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Of them all only Stiffy, in his little compartment at the back, was busy.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “Beside the two traders, there were two of the latest arrivals from the outside, a policeman off duty, and young Mattison, of the surveying party, who had ridden in on a message from Graves, and was taking his time about starting back.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Beside the two traders, there were two of the latest arrivals from the outside, a policeman off duty, and young Mattison, of the surveying party, who had ridden in on a message from Graves, and was taking his time about starting back.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Beside the two traders, there were two of the latest arrivals from the outside, a policeman off duty, and young Mattison, of the surveying party, who had ridden in on a message from Graves, and was taking his time about starting back.”
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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 Beside the two traders, there were two of the latest arrivals from the outside, a policeman off duty, and young Mattison, of the surveying party, who had ridden in on a message from Graves, and was taking his time about starting back.
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Beside the two traders, there were two of the latest arrivals from the outside, a policeman off duty, and young Mattison, of the surveying party, who had ridden in on a message from Graves, and was taking his time about starting back.
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From this reading MALICIOUS ACTIVITY Joe found the usual group of gossipers in the store of the French outfit.
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From this reading Of them all only Stiffy, in his little compartment at the back, was busy.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Beside the two traders, there were two of the latest arrivals from the outside, a policeman off duty, and young Mattison, of the surveying party, who had ridden in on a message from Graves, and was taking his time about starting back.
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From this reading Beside the two traders, there were two of the latest arrivals from the outside, a policeman off duty, and young Mattison, of the surveying party, who had ridden in on a message from Graves, and was taking his time about starting back.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Of them all only Stiffy, in his little compartment at the back, was busy.
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From this reading Beside the two traders, there were two of the latest arrivals from the outside, a policeman off duty, and young Mattison, of the surveying party, who had ridden in on a message from Graves, and was taking his time about starting back.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Up north it is unfashionable to be in a hurry.
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From this reading He was totting up his beloved figures.
next to; at the side of
From this reading Beside the two traders, there were two of the latest arrivals from the outside, a policeman off duty, and young Mattison, of the surveying party, who had ridden in on a message from Graves, and was taking his time about starting back.
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From this reading Of them all only Stiffy, in his little compartment at the back, was busy.
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From this reading Of them all only Stiffy, in his little compartment at the back, was busy.
a responsibility that must be carried out
From this reading Beside the two traders, there were two of the latest arrivals from the outside, a policeman off duty, and young Mattison, of the surveying party, who had ridden in on a message from Graves, and was taking his time about starting back.
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From this reading He was totting up his beloved figures.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading MALICIOUS ACTIVITY Joe found the usual group of gossipers in the store of the French outfit.
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From this reading MALICIOUS ACTIVITY Joe found the usual group of gossipers in the store of the French outfit.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Beside the two traders, there were two of the latest arrivals from the outside, a policeman off duty, and young Mattison, of the surveying party, who had ridden in on a message from Graves, and was taking his time about starting back.
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From this reading MALICIOUS ACTIVITY Joe found the usual group of gossipers in the store of the French outfit.
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From this reading Beside the two traders, there were two of the latest arrivals from the outside, a policeman off duty, and young Mattison, of the surveying party, who had ridden in on a message from Graves, and was taking his time about starting back.
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From this reading MALICIOUS ACTIVITY Joe found the usual group of gossipers in the store of the French outfit.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Beside the two traders, there were two of the latest arrivals from the outside, a policeman off duty, and young Mattison, of the surveying party, who had ridden in on a message from Graves, and was taking his time about starting back.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was totting up his beloved figures.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Beside the two traders, there were two of the latest arrivals from the outside, a policeman off duty, and young Mattison, of the surveying party, who had ridden in on a message from Graves, and was taking his time about starting back.
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From this reading Up north it is unfashionable to be in a hurry.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading MALICIOUS ACTIVITY Joe found the usual group of gossipers in the store of the French outfit.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Up north it is unfashionable to be in a hurry.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Up north it is unfashionable to be in a hurry.
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From this reading MALICIOUS ACTIVITY Joe found the usual group of gossipers in the store of the French outfit.
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From this reading Beside the two traders, there were two of the latest arrivals from the outside, a policeman off duty, and young Mattison, of the surveying party, who had ridden in on a message from Graves, and was taking his time about starting back.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Of them all only Stiffy, in his little compartment at the back, was busy.
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From this reading MALICIOUS ACTIVITY Joe found the usual group of gossipers in the store of the French outfit.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Beside the two traders, there were two of the latest arrivals from the outside, a policeman off duty, and young Mattison, of the surveying party, who had ridden in on a message from Graves, and was taking his time about starting back.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Beside the two traders, there were two of the latest arrivals from the outside, a policeman off duty, and young Mattison, of the surveying party, who had ridden in on a message from Graves, and was taking his time about starting back.
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From this reading Up north it is unfashionable to be in a hurry.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading MALICIOUS ACTIVITY Joe found the usual group of gossipers in the store of the French outfit.
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From this reading Beside the two traders, there were two of the latest arrivals from the outside, a policeman off duty, and young Mattison, of the surveying party, who had ridden in on a message from Graves, and was taking his time about starting back.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Beside the two traders, there were two of the latest arrivals from the outside, a policeman off duty, and young Mattison, of the surveying party, who had ridden in on a message from Graves, and was taking his time about starting back.
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From this reading Of them all only Stiffy, in his little compartment at the back, was busy.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading MALICIOUS ACTIVITY Joe found the usual group of gossipers in the store of the French outfit.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading Beside the two traders, there were two of the latest arrivals from the outside, a policeman off duty, and young Mattison, of the surveying party, who had ridden in on a message from Graves, and was taking his time about starting back.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Beside the two traders, there were two of the latest arrivals from the outside, a policeman off duty, and young Mattison, of the surveying party, who had ridden in on a message from Graves, and was taking his time about starting back.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Beside the two traders, there were two of the latest arrivals from the outside, a policeman off duty, and young Mattison, of the surveying party, who had ridden in on a message from Graves, and was taking his time about starting back.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Beside the two traders, there were two of the latest arrivals from the outside, a policeman off duty, and young Mattison, of the surveying party, who had ridden in on a message from Graves, and was taking his time about starting back.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Beside the two traders, there were two of the latest arrivals from the outside, a policeman off duty, and young Mattison, of the surveying party, who had ridden in on a message from Graves, and was taking his time about starting back.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Of them all only Stiffy, in his little compartment at the back, was busy.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading MALICIOUS ACTIVITY Joe found the usual group of gossipers in the store of the French outfit.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Beside the two traders, there were two of the latest arrivals from the outside, a policeman off duty, and young Mattison, of the surveying party, who had ridden in on a message from Graves, and was taking his time about starting back.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Beside the two traders, there were two of the latest arrivals from the outside, a policeman off duty, and young Mattison, of the surveying party, who had ridden in on a message from Graves, and was taking his time about starting back.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading MALICIOUS ACTIVITY Joe found the usual group of gossipers in the store of the French outfit.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Of them all only Stiffy, in his little compartment at the back, was busy.
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From this reading Beside the two traders, there were two of the latest arrivals from the outside, a policeman off duty, and young Mattison, of the surveying party, who had ridden in on a message from Graves, and was taking his time about starting back.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Beside the two traders, there were two of the latest arrivals from the outside, a policeman off duty, and young Mattison, of the surveying party, who had ridden in on a message from Graves, and was taking his time about starting back.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Up north it is unfashionable to be in a hurry.
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From this reading He was totting up his beloved figures.
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From this reading Beside the two traders, there were two of the latest arrivals from the outside, a policeman off duty, and young Mattison, of the surveying party, who had ridden in on a message from Graves, and was taking his time about starting back.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Beside the two traders, there were two of the latest arrivals from the outside, a policeman off duty, and young Mattison, of the surveying party, who had ridden in on a message from Graves, and was taking his time about starting back.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Up north it is unfashionable to be in a hurry.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Up north it is unfashionable to be in a hurry.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading MALICIOUS ACTIVITY Joe found the usual group of gossipers in the store of the French outfit.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Beside the two traders, there were two of the latest arrivals from the outside, a policeman off duty, and young Mattison, of the surveying party, who had ridden in on a message from Graves, and was taking his time about starting back.
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Beside the two traders, there were two of the latest arrivals from the outside, a policeman off duty, and young Mattison, of the surveying party, who had ridden in on a message from Graves, and was taking his time about starting back.
which person or people
From this reading Beside the two traders, there were two of the latest arrivals from the outside, a policeman off duty, and young Mattison, of the surveying party, who had ridden in on a message from Graves, and was taking his time about starting back.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Beside the two traders, there were two of the latest arrivals from the outside, a policeman off duty, and young Mattison, of the surveying party, who had ridden in on a message from Graves, and was taking his time about starting back.
