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Chapter XIII
Peter Phipps, sitting in his private office, might have served as the very prototype of a genial, shrewd and successful business man. The apartment was plainly and handsomely furnished. Although, only a few yards away, was a private exchange and an operator who controlled many private wires, a single telephone only stood upon his desk. The documents which cumbered it were arranged in methodical little heaps. His manager stood by his side, with a long slip of paper in his hand.
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a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “Although, only a few yards away, was a private exchange and an operator who controlled many private wires, a single telephone only stood upon his desk.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “His manager stood by his side, with a long slip of paper in his hand.”
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “Peter Phipps, sitting in his private office, might have served as the very prototype of a genial, shrewd and successful business man.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “The documents which cumbered it were arranged in methodical little heaps.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “His manager stood by his side, with a long slip of paper in his hand.”
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading “Peter Phipps, sitting in his private office, might have served as the very prototype of a genial, shrewd and successful business man.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “The apartment was plainly and handsomely furnished.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Although, only a few yards away, was a private exchange and an operator who controlled many private wires, a single telephone only stood upon his desk.”
a formal word for “on”
From this reading “Although, only a few yards away, was a private exchange and an operator who controlled many private wires, a single telephone only stood upon his desk.”
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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 Peter Phipps, sitting in his private office, might have served as the very prototype of a genial, shrewd and successful business man.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading Although, only a few yards away, was a private exchange and an operator who controlled many private wires, a single telephone only stood upon his desk.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Although, only a few yards away, was a private exchange and an operator who controlled many private wires, a single telephone only stood upon his desk.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Peter Phipps, sitting in his private office, might have served as the very prototype of a genial, shrewd and successful business man.
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From this reading The apartment was plainly and handsomely furnished.
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From this reading The documents which cumbered it were arranged in methodical little heaps.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Peter Phipps, sitting in his private office, might have served as the very prototype of a genial, shrewd and successful business man.
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From this reading Although, only a few yards away, was a private exchange and an operator who controlled many private wires, a single telephone only stood upon his desk.
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From this reading Peter Phipps, sitting in his private office, might have served as the very prototype of a genial, shrewd and successful business man.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading His manager stood by his side, with a long slip of paper in his hand.
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From this reading Although, only a few yards away, was a private exchange and an operator who controlled many private wires, a single telephone only stood upon his desk.
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From this reading The documents which cumbered it were arranged in methodical little heaps.
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From this reading Although, only a few yards away, was a private exchange and an operator who controlled many private wires, a single telephone only stood upon his desk.
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From this reading The documents which cumbered it were arranged in methodical little heaps.
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From this reading Although, only a few yards away, was a private exchange and an operator who controlled many private wires, a single telephone only stood upon his desk.
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From this reading Although, only a few yards away, was a private exchange and an operator who controlled many private wires, a single telephone only stood upon his desk.
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From this reading The apartment was plainly and handsomely furnished.
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From this reading Peter Phipps, sitting in his private office, might have served as the very prototype of a genial, shrewd and successful business man.
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From this reading His manager stood by his side, with a long slip of paper in his hand.
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From this reading The apartment was plainly and handsomely furnished.
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Peter Phipps, sitting in his private office, might have served as the very prototype of a genial, shrewd and successful business man.
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From this reading The documents which cumbered it were arranged in methodical little heaps.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Peter Phipps, sitting in his private office, might have served as the very prototype of a genial, shrewd and successful business man.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Peter Phipps, sitting in his private office, might have served as the very prototype of a genial, shrewd and successful business man.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The documents which cumbered it were arranged in methodical little heaps.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading The documents which cumbered it were arranged in methodical little heaps.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading His manager stood by his side, with a long slip of paper in his hand.
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From this reading Peter Phipps, sitting in his private office, might have served as the very prototype of a genial, shrewd and successful business man.
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From this reading His manager stood by his side, with a long slip of paper in his hand.
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From this reading Although, only a few yards away, was a private exchange and an operator who controlled many private wires, a single telephone only stood upon his desk.
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From this reading The documents which cumbered it were arranged in methodical little heaps.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Peter Phipps, sitting in his private office, might have served as the very prototype of a genial, shrewd and successful business man.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Peter Phipps, sitting in his private office, might have served as the very prototype of a genial, shrewd and successful business man.
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From this reading Peter Phipps, sitting in his private office, might have served as the very prototype of a genial, shrewd and successful business man.
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From this reading Although, only a few yards away, was a private exchange and an operator who controlled many private wires, a single telephone only stood upon his desk.
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From this reading Although, only a few yards away, was a private exchange and an operator who controlled many private wires, a single telephone only stood upon his desk.
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From this reading His manager stood by his side, with a long slip of paper in his hand.
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From this reading Peter Phipps, sitting in his private office, might have served as the very prototype of a genial, shrewd and successful business man.
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From this reading Peter Phipps, sitting in his private office, might have served as the very prototype of a genial, shrewd and successful business man.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading The apartment was plainly and handsomely furnished.
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From this reading Peter Phipps, sitting in his private office, might have served as the very prototype of a genial, shrewd and successful business man.
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From this reading Peter Phipps, sitting in his private office, might have served as the very prototype of a genial, shrewd and successful business man.
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From this reading Peter Phipps, sitting in his private office, might have served as the very prototype of a genial, shrewd and successful business man.
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From this reading Peter Phipps, sitting in his private office, might have served as the very prototype of a genial, shrewd and successful business man.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading His manager stood by his side, with a long slip of paper in his hand.
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From this reading Although, only a few yards away, was a private exchange and an operator who controlled many private wires, a single telephone only stood upon his desk.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Peter Phipps, sitting in his private office, might have served as the very prototype of a genial, shrewd and successful business man.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading His manager stood by his side, with a long slip of paper in his hand.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Although, only a few yards away, was a private exchange and an operator who controlled many private wires, a single telephone only stood upon his desk.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Peter Phipps, sitting in his private office, might have served as the very prototype of a genial, shrewd and successful business man.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Although, only a few yards away, was a private exchange and an operator who controlled many private wires, a single telephone only stood upon his desk.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Peter Phipps, sitting in his private office, might have served as the very prototype of a genial, shrewd and successful business man.
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Although, only a few yards away, was a private exchange and an operator who controlled many private wires, a single telephone only stood upon his desk.
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From this reading Peter Phipps, sitting in his private office, might have served as the very prototype of a genial, shrewd and successful business man.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The apartment was plainly and handsomely furnished.
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The documents which cumbered it were arranged in methodical little heaps.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The documents which cumbered it were arranged in methodical little heaps.
which person or people
From this reading Although, only a few yards away, was a private exchange and an operator who controlled many private wires, a single telephone only stood upon his desk.
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From this reading Although, only a few yards away, was a private exchange and an operator who controlled many private wires, a single telephone only stood upon his desk.
in the company of; together with
From this reading His manager stood by his side, with a long slip of paper in his hand.
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From this reading Although, only a few yards away, was a private exchange and an operator who controlled many private wires, a single telephone only stood upon his desk.
