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Chapter XXIX
The Explanation Mr. Monk had been altogether unable to decipher the Duke's purpose in the question he had asked. About an hour afterwards they walked down to the Houses together, Mr. Monk having been kept at his office. "I hope I was not a little short with you just now," said the Duke. "I did not find it out," said Mr. Monk, smiling. "You read what was in the papers, and you may imagine that it is of a nature to irritate a man.
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on the subject of; concerning
From this reading “About an hour afterwards they walked down to the Houses together, Mr. Monk having been kept at his office.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “The Explanation Mr. Monk had been altogether unable to decipher the Duke's purpose in the question he had asked.”
the past participle of “be”
From this reading “The Explanation Mr. Monk had been altogether unable to decipher the Duke's purpose in the question he had asked.”
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading “About an hour afterwards they walked down to the Houses together, Mr. Monk having been kept at his office.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “"You read what was in the papers, and you may imagine that it is of a nature to irritate a man.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"I hope I was not a little short with you just now," said the Duke.”
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading “"You read what was in the papers, and you may imagine that it is of a nature to irritate a man.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “The Explanation Mr. Monk had been altogether unable to decipher the Duke's purpose in the question he had asked.”
brief or direct in expression
From this reading “"I hope I was not a little short with you just now," said the Duke.”
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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 "I hope I was not a little short with you just now," said the Duke.
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading About an hour afterwards they walked down to the Houses together, Mr. Monk having been kept at his office.
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From this reading About an hour afterwards they walked down to the Houses together, Mr. Monk having been kept at his office.
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From this reading The Explanation Mr. Monk had been altogether unable to decipher the Duke's purpose in the question he had asked.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading About an hour afterwards they walked down to the Houses together, Mr. Monk having been kept at his office.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "You read what was in the papers, and you may imagine that it is of a nature to irritate a man.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading The Explanation Mr. Monk had been altogether unable to decipher the Duke's purpose in the question he had asked.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading About an hour afterwards they walked down to the Houses together, Mr. Monk having been kept at his office.
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The Explanation Mr. Monk had been altogether unable to decipher the Duke's purpose in the question he had asked.
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From this reading The Explanation Mr. Monk had been altogether unable to decipher the Duke's purpose in the question he had asked.
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading "I did not find it out," said Mr. Monk, smiling.
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From this reading About an hour afterwards they walked down to the Houses together, Mr. Monk having been kept at his office.
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From this reading "I hope I was not a little short with you just now," said the Duke.
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From this reading The Explanation Mr. Monk had been altogether unable to decipher the Duke's purpose in the question he had asked.
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From this reading The Explanation Mr. Monk had been altogether unable to decipher the Duke's purpose in the question he had asked.
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From this reading "I did not find it out," said Mr. Monk, smiling.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The Explanation Mr. Monk had been altogether unable to decipher the Duke's purpose in the question he had asked.
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading About an hour afterwards they walked down to the Houses together, Mr. Monk having been kept at his office.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The Explanation Mr. Monk had been altogether unable to decipher the Duke's purpose in the question he had asked.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading About an hour afterwards they walked down to the Houses together, Mr. Monk having been kept at his office.
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From this reading "I hope I was not a little short with you just now," said the Duke.
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From this reading About an hour afterwards they walked down to the Houses together, Mr. Monk having been kept at his office.
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From this reading About an hour afterwards they walked down to the Houses together, Mr. Monk having been kept at his office.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I hope I was not a little short with you just now," said the Duke.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading "You read what was in the papers, and you may imagine that it is of a nature to irritate a man.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The Explanation Mr. Monk had been altogether unable to decipher the Duke's purpose in the question he had asked.
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From this reading "You read what was in the papers, and you may imagine that it is of a nature to irritate a man.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "You read what was in the papers, and you may imagine that it is of a nature to irritate a man.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "I did not find it out," said Mr. Monk, smiling.
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From this reading "I hope I was not a little short with you just now," said the Duke.
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From this reading About an hour afterwards they walked down to the Houses together, Mr. Monk having been kept at his office.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "I hope I was not a little short with you just now," said the Duke.
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From this reading "You read what was in the papers, and you may imagine that it is of a nature to irritate a man.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading "You read what was in the papers, and you may imagine that it is of a nature to irritate a man.
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From this reading The Explanation Mr. Monk had been altogether unable to decipher the Duke's purpose in the question he had asked.
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From this reading The Explanation Mr. Monk had been altogether unable to decipher the Duke's purpose in the question he had asked.
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From this reading "You read what was in the papers, and you may imagine that it is of a nature to irritate a man.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "I hope I was not a little short with you just now," said the Duke.
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From this reading "I hope I was not a little short with you just now," said the Duke.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "You read what was in the papers, and you may imagine that it is of a nature to irritate a man.
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From this reading About an hour afterwards they walked down to the Houses together, Mr. Monk having been kept at his office.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I did not find it out," said Mr. Monk, smiling.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "You read what was in the papers, and you may imagine that it is of a nature to irritate a man.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The Explanation Mr. Monk had been altogether unable to decipher the Duke's purpose in the question he had asked.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading The Explanation Mr. Monk had been altogether unable to decipher the Duke's purpose in the question he had asked.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "You read what was in the papers, and you may imagine that it is of a nature to irritate a man.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I hope I was not a little short with you just now," said the Duke.
brief or direct in expression
From this reading "I hope I was not a little short with you just now," said the Duke.
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From this reading "I did not find it out," said Mr. Monk, smiling.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "You read what was in the papers, and you may imagine that it is of a nature to irritate a man.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Explanation Mr. Monk had been altogether unable to decipher the Duke's purpose in the question he had asked.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading About an hour afterwards they walked down to the Houses together, Mr. Monk having been kept at his office.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The Explanation Mr. Monk had been altogether unable to decipher the Duke's purpose in the question he had asked.
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From this reading About an hour afterwards they walked down to the Houses together, Mr. Monk having been kept at his office.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The Explanation Mr. Monk had been altogether unable to decipher the Duke's purpose in the question he had asked.
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From this reading About an hour afterwards they walked down to the Houses together, Mr. Monk having been kept at his office.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "I hope I was not a little short with you just now," said the Duke.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "You read what was in the papers, and you may imagine that it is of a nature to irritate a man.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "I hope I was not a little short with you just now," said the Duke.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I hope I was not a little short with you just now," said the Duke.
