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Under the blazing arc-lights on the set, President Stanton played himself to the hilt, nearing the climactic, "Vote for the sake of the Kinsmen! Vote for the freedom of the Temples! Vote for the life of the Hive!" Just as he launched into this most important part of the script, a page boy made his labyrinthine way on tiptoe through the cables and reflectors and sound equipment to the chair of the director, and whispered urgently in his ear. Frank got to his feet immediately.
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used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading “Under the blazing arc-lights on the set, President Stanton played himself to the hilt, nearing the climactic, "Vote for the sake of the Kinsmen!”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Vote for the life of the Hive!"”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Just as he launched into this most important part of the script, a page boy made his labyrinthine way on tiptoe through the cables and reflectors and sound equipment to the chair of the director, and whispered urgently in his ear.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “Just as he launched into this most important part of the script, a page boy made his labyrinthine way on tiptoe through the cables and reflectors and sound equipment to the chair of the director, and whispered urgently in his ear.”
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading “Under the blazing arc-lights on the set, President Stanton played himself to the hilt, nearing the climactic, "Vote for the sake of the Kinsmen!”
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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 Just as he launched into this most important part of the script, a page boy made his labyrinthine way on tiptoe through the cables and reflectors and sound equipment to the chair of the director, and whispered urgently in his ear.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Just as he launched into this most important part of the script, a page boy made his labyrinthine way on tiptoe through the cables and reflectors and sound equipment to the chair of the director, and whispered urgently in his ear.
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From this reading Under the blazing arc-lights on the set, President Stanton played himself to the hilt, nearing the climactic, "Vote for the sake of the Kinsmen!
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Just as he launched into this most important part of the script, a page boy made his labyrinthine way on tiptoe through the cables and reflectors and sound equipment to the chair of the director, and whispered urgently in his ear.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Under the blazing arc-lights on the set, President Stanton played himself to the hilt, nearing the climactic, "Vote for the sake of the Kinsmen!
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Just as he launched into this most important part of the script, a page boy made his labyrinthine way on tiptoe through the cables and reflectors and sound equipment to the chair of the director, and whispered urgently in his ear.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Just as he launched into this most important part of the script, a page boy made his labyrinthine way on tiptoe through the cables and reflectors and sound equipment to the chair of the director, and whispered urgently in his ear.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Just as he launched into this most important part of the script, a page boy made his labyrinthine way on tiptoe through the cables and reflectors and sound equipment to the chair of the director, and whispered urgently in his ear.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Under the blazing arc-lights on the set, President Stanton played himself to the hilt, nearing the climactic, "Vote for the sake of the Kinsmen!
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Just as he launched into this most important part of the script, a page boy made his labyrinthine way on tiptoe through the cables and reflectors and sound equipment to the chair of the director, and whispered urgently in his ear.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Just as he launched into this most important part of the script, a page boy made his labyrinthine way on tiptoe through the cables and reflectors and sound equipment to the chair of the director, and whispered urgently in his ear.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Just as he launched into this most important part of the script, a page boy made his labyrinthine way on tiptoe through the cables and reflectors and sound equipment to the chair of the director, and whispered urgently in his ear.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Frank got to his feet immediately.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Under the blazing arc-lights on the set, President Stanton played himself to the hilt, nearing the climactic, "Vote for the sake of the Kinsmen!
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From this reading Frank got to his feet immediately.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Vote for the freedom of the Temples!
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From this reading Frank got to his feet immediately.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Just as he launched into this most important part of the script, a page boy made his labyrinthine way on tiptoe through the cables and reflectors and sound equipment to the chair of the director, and whispered urgently in his ear.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Under the blazing arc-lights on the set, President Stanton played himself to the hilt, nearing the climactic, "Vote for the sake of the Kinsmen!
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Under the blazing arc-lights on the set, President Stanton played himself to the hilt, nearing the climactic, "Vote for the sake of the Kinsmen!
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Just as he launched into this most important part of the script, a page boy made his labyrinthine way on tiptoe through the cables and reflectors and sound equipment to the chair of the director, and whispered urgently in his ear.
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From this reading Vote for the life of the Hive!"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Frank got to his feet immediately.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Just as he launched into this most important part of the script, a page boy made his labyrinthine way on tiptoe through the cables and reflectors and sound equipment to the chair of the director, and whispered urgently in his ear.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Just as he launched into this most important part of the script, a page boy made his labyrinthine way on tiptoe through the cables and reflectors and sound equipment to the chair of the director, and whispered urgently in his ear.
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Just as he launched into this most important part of the script, a page boy made his labyrinthine way on tiptoe through the cables and reflectors and sound equipment to the chair of the director, and whispered urgently in his ear.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Just as he launched into this most important part of the script, a page boy made his labyrinthine way on tiptoe through the cables and reflectors and sound equipment to the chair of the director, and whispered urgently in his ear.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Under the blazing arc-lights on the set, President Stanton played himself to the hilt, nearing the climactic, "Vote for the sake of the Kinsmen!
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Just as he launched into this most important part of the script, a page boy made his labyrinthine way on tiptoe through the cables and reflectors and sound equipment to the chair of the director, and whispered urgently in his ear.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Just as he launched into this most important part of the script, a page boy made his labyrinthine way on tiptoe through the cables and reflectors and sound equipment to the chair of the director, and whispered urgently in his ear.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Vote for the life of the Hive!"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Just as he launched into this most important part of the script, a page boy made his labyrinthine way on tiptoe through the cables and reflectors and sound equipment to the chair of the director, and whispered urgently in his ear.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Just as he launched into this most important part of the script, a page boy made his labyrinthine way on tiptoe through the cables and reflectors and sound equipment to the chair of the director, and whispered urgently in his ear.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Under the blazing arc-lights on the set, President Stanton played himself to the hilt, nearing the climactic, "Vote for the sake of the Kinsmen!
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Under the blazing arc-lights on the set, President Stanton played himself to the hilt, nearing the climactic, "Vote for the sake of the Kinsmen!
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Under the blazing arc-lights on the set, President Stanton played himself to the hilt, nearing the climactic, "Vote for the sake of the Kinsmen!
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Just as he launched into this most important part of the script, a page boy made his labyrinthine way on tiptoe through the cables and reflectors and sound equipment to the chair of the director, and whispered urgently in his ear.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Just as he launched into this most important part of the script, a page boy made his labyrinthine way on tiptoe through the cables and reflectors and sound equipment to the chair of the director, and whispered urgently in his ear.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Under the blazing arc-lights on the set, President Stanton played himself to the hilt, nearing the climactic, "Vote for the sake of the Kinsmen!
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Under the blazing arc-lights on the set, President Stanton played himself to the hilt, nearing the climactic, "Vote for the sake of the Kinsmen!
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Just as he launched into this most important part of the script, a page boy made his labyrinthine way on tiptoe through the cables and reflectors and sound equipment to the chair of the director, and whispered urgently in his ear.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Under the blazing arc-lights on the set, President Stanton played himself to the hilt, nearing the climactic, "Vote for the sake of the Kinsmen!
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Just as he launched into this most important part of the script, a page boy made his labyrinthine way on tiptoe through the cables and reflectors and sound equipment to the chair of the director, and whispered urgently in his ear.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Under the blazing arc-lights on the set, President Stanton played himself to the hilt, nearing the climactic, "Vote for the sake of the Kinsmen!
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Just as he launched into this most important part of the script, a page boy made his labyrinthine way on tiptoe through the cables and reflectors and sound equipment to the chair of the director, and whispered urgently in his ear.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Under the blazing arc-lights on the set, President Stanton played himself to the hilt, nearing the climactic, "Vote for the sake of the Kinsmen!
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Vote for the freedom of the Temples!
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Under the blazing arc-lights on the set, President Stanton played himself to the hilt, nearing the climactic, "Vote for the sake of the Kinsmen!
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Just as he launched into this most important part of the script, a page boy made his labyrinthine way on tiptoe through the cables and reflectors and sound equipment to the chair of the director, and whispered urgently in his ear.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading Just as he launched into this most important part of the script, a page boy made his labyrinthine way on tiptoe through the cables and reflectors and sound equipment to the chair of the director, and whispered urgently in his ear.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Just as he launched into this most important part of the script, a page boy made his labyrinthine way on tiptoe through the cables and reflectors and sound equipment to the chair of the director, and whispered urgently in his ear.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Under the blazing arc-lights on the set, President Stanton played himself to the hilt, nearing the climactic, "Vote for the sake of the Kinsmen!
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Under the blazing arc-lights on the set, President Stanton played himself to the hilt, nearing the climactic, "Vote for the sake of the Kinsmen!
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Just as he launched into this most important part of the script, a page boy made his labyrinthine way on tiptoe through the cables and reflectors and sound equipment to the chair of the director, and whispered urgently in his ear.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Under the blazing arc-lights on the set, President Stanton played himself to the hilt, nearing the climactic, "Vote for the sake of the Kinsmen!
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Just as he launched into this most important part of the script, a page boy made his labyrinthine way on tiptoe through the cables and reflectors and sound equipment to the chair of the director, and whispered urgently in his ear.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Just as he launched into this most important part of the script, a page boy made his labyrinthine way on tiptoe through the cables and reflectors and sound equipment to the chair of the director, and whispered urgently in his ear.
