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Chapter IV
This speech of the smug-faced man created something of a commotion, and one or two started to their feet. The mulatto looked about him with an evil eye. "My friend has been in trouble, it is true," he said, still very smoothly. "He will not make the worse conspirator for that. And why, worthy Señors, should you make a difference between him and one other I see in company?
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on the subject of; concerning
From this reading “The mulatto looked about him with an evil eye.”
the past participle of “be”
From this reading “"My friend has been in trouble, it is true," he said, still very smoothly.”
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading “And why, worthy Señors, should you make a difference between him and one other I see in company?”
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “"My friend has been in trouble, it is true," he said, still very smoothly.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “The mulatto looked about him with an evil eye.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"He will not make the worse conspirator for that.”
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading “This speech of the smug-faced man created something of a commotion, and one or two started to their feet.”
a thing, without saying which
From this reading “This speech of the smug-faced man created something of a commotion, and one or two started to their feet.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"My friend has been in trouble, it is true," he said, still very smoothly.”
Having or showing the qualities or abilities that merit recognition in character or magic.
From this reading “And why, worthy Señors, should you make a difference between him and one other I see in company?”
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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 This speech of the smug-faced man created something of a commotion, and one or two started to their feet.
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading The mulatto looked about him with an evil eye.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The mulatto looked about him with an evil eye.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading This speech of the smug-faced man created something of a commotion, and one or two started to their feet.
the past participle of “be”
From this reading "My friend has been in trouble, it is true," he said, still very smoothly.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading And why, worthy Señors, should you make a difference between him and one other I see in company?
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From this reading This speech of the smug-faced man created something of a commotion, and one or two started to their feet.
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From this reading And why, worthy Señors, should you make a difference between him and one other I see in company?
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From this reading "He will not make the worse conspirator for that.
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From this reading This speech of the smug-faced man created something of a commotion, and one or two started to their feet.
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From this reading And why, worthy Señors, should you make a difference between him and one other I see in company?
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From this reading The mulatto looked about him with an evil eye.
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From this reading The mulatto looked about him with an evil eye.
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From this reading This speech of the smug-faced man created something of a commotion, and one or two started to their feet.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "He will not make the worse conspirator for that.
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From this reading "My friend has been in trouble, it is true," he said, still very smoothly.
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "My friend has been in trouble, it is true," he said, still very smoothly.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "My friend has been in trouble, it is true," he said, still very smoothly.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The mulatto looked about him with an evil eye.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading And why, worthy Señors, should you make a difference between him and one other I see in company?
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "My friend has been in trouble, it is true," he said, still very smoothly.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "My friend has been in trouble, it is true," he said, still very smoothly.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "My friend has been in trouble, it is true," he said, still very smoothly.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading The mulatto looked about him with an evil eye.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "He will not make the worse conspirator for that.
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From this reading This speech of the smug-faced man created something of a commotion, and one or two started to their feet.
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From this reading The mulatto looked about him with an evil eye.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "My friend has been in trouble, it is true," he said, still very smoothly.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "He will not make the worse conspirator for that.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading This speech of the smug-faced man created something of a commotion, and one or two started to their feet.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading This speech of the smug-faced man created something of a commotion, and one or two started to their feet.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading This speech of the smug-faced man created something of a commotion, and one or two started to their feet.
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From this reading And why, worthy Señors, should you make a difference between him and one other I see in company?
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From this reading "My friend has been in trouble, it is true," he said, still very smoothly.
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From this reading And why, worthy Señors, should you make a difference between him and one other I see in company?
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From this reading And why, worthy Señors, should you make a difference between him and one other I see in company?
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading And why, worthy Señors, should you make a difference between him and one other I see in company?
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From this reading "My friend has been in trouble, it is true," he said, still very smoothly.
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From this reading This speech of the smug-faced man created something of a commotion, and one or two started to their feet.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading This speech of the smug-faced man created something of a commotion, and one or two started to their feet.
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From this reading This speech of the smug-faced man created something of a commotion, and one or two started to their feet.
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From this reading This speech of the smug-faced man created something of a commotion, and one or two started to their feet.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "My friend has been in trouble, it is true," he said, still very smoothly.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "He will not make the worse conspirator for that.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading This speech of the smug-faced man created something of a commotion, and one or two started to their feet.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading This speech of the smug-faced man created something of a commotion, and one or two started to their feet.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This speech of the smug-faced man created something of a commotion, and one or two started to their feet.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading This speech of the smug-faced man created something of a commotion, and one or two started to their feet.
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From this reading "My friend has been in trouble, it is true," he said, still very smoothly.
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From this reading "My friend has been in trouble, it is true," he said, still very smoothly.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading This speech of the smug-faced man created something of a commotion, and one or two started to their feet.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "My friend has been in trouble, it is true," he said, still very smoothly.
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From this reading And why, worthy Señors, should you make a difference between him and one other I see in company?
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "He will not make the worse conspirator for that.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The mulatto looked about him with an evil eye.
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From this reading "He will not make the worse conspirator for that.
Having or showing the qualities or abilities that merit recognition in character or magic.
From this reading And why, worthy Señors, should you make a difference between him and one other I see in company?
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading And why, worthy Señors, should you make a difference between him and one other I see in company?
