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Chapter IX
SHOWING HOW MR. ROBINSON WAS EMPLOYED ON THE OPENING DAY. "Et tu, Brute?" were the words with which Mr. Brown was greeted at six o'clock in the morning on that eventful day, when, at early dawn, he met his young partner at Magenta House. He had never studied the history of Caesar's death, but he understood the reproach as well as any Roman ever did. "It was your own doing, George," he said.
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an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “He had never studied the history of Caesar's death, but he understood the reproach as well as any Roman ever did.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"Et tu, Brute?" were the words with which Mr. Brown was greeted at six o'clock in the morning on that eventful day, when, at early dawn, he met his young partner at Magenta House.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “He had never studied the history of Caesar's death, but he understood the reproach as well as any Roman ever did.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “He had never studied the history of Caesar's death, but he understood the reproach as well as any Roman ever did.”
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From this reading He had never studied the history of Caesar's death, but he understood the reproach as well as any Roman ever did.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He had never studied the history of Caesar's death, but he understood the reproach as well as any Roman ever did.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "Et tu, Brute?" were the words with which Mr. Brown was greeted at six o'clock in the morning on that eventful day, when, at early dawn, he met his young partner at Magenta House.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Et tu, Brute?" were the words with which Mr. Brown was greeted at six o'clock in the morning on that eventful day, when, at early dawn, he met his young partner at Magenta House.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Et tu, Brute?" were the words with which Mr. Brown was greeted at six o'clock in the morning on that eventful day, when, at early dawn, he met his young partner at Magenta House.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He had never studied the history of Caesar's death, but he understood the reproach as well as any Roman ever did.
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From this reading He had never studied the history of Caesar's death, but he understood the reproach as well as any Roman ever did.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Et tu, Brute?" were the words with which Mr. Brown was greeted at six o'clock in the morning on that eventful day, when, at early dawn, he met his young partner at Magenta House.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading ROBINSON WAS EMPLOYED ON THE OPENING DAY.
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From this reading He had never studied the history of Caesar's death, but he understood the reproach as well as any Roman ever did.
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading He had never studied the history of Caesar's death, but he understood the reproach as well as any Roman ever did.
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From this reading "It was your own doing, George," he said.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Et tu, Brute?" were the words with which Mr. Brown was greeted at six o'clock in the morning on that eventful day, when, at early dawn, he met his young partner at Magenta House.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading ROBINSON WAS EMPLOYED ON THE OPENING DAY.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Et tu, Brute?" were the words with which Mr. Brown was greeted at six o'clock in the morning on that eventful day, when, at early dawn, he met his young partner at Magenta House.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Et tu, Brute?" were the words with which Mr. Brown was greeted at six o'clock in the morning on that eventful day, when, at early dawn, he met his young partner at Magenta House.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading He had never studied the history of Caesar's death, but he understood the reproach as well as any Roman ever did.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "It was your own doing, George," he said.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Et tu, Brute?" were the words with which Mr. Brown was greeted at six o'clock in the morning on that eventful day, when, at early dawn, he met his young partner at Magenta House.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had never studied the history of Caesar's death, but he understood the reproach as well as any Roman ever did.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Et tu, Brute?" were the words with which Mr. Brown was greeted at six o'clock in the morning on that eventful day, when, at early dawn, he met his young partner at Magenta House.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "Et tu, Brute?" were the words with which Mr. Brown was greeted at six o'clock in the morning on that eventful day, when, at early dawn, he met his young partner at Magenta House.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He had never studied the history of Caesar's death, but he understood the reproach as well as any Roman ever did.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Et tu, Brute?" were the words with which Mr. Brown was greeted at six o'clock in the morning on that eventful day, when, at early dawn, he met his young partner at Magenta House.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading SHOWING HOW MR.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Et tu, Brute?" were the words with which Mr. Brown was greeted at six o'clock in the morning on that eventful day, when, at early dawn, he met his young partner at Magenta House.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "It was your own doing, George," he said.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Et tu, Brute?" were the words with which Mr. Brown was greeted at six o'clock in the morning on that eventful day, when, at early dawn, he met his young partner at Magenta House.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Et tu, Brute?" were the words with which Mr. Brown was greeted at six o'clock in the morning on that eventful day, when, at early dawn, he met his young partner at Magenta House.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "Et tu, Brute?" were the words with which Mr. Brown was greeted at six o'clock in the morning on that eventful day, when, at early dawn, he met his young partner at Magenta House.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading SHOWING HOW MR.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading He had never studied the history of Caesar's death, but he understood the reproach as well as any Roman ever did.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Et tu, Brute?" were the words with which Mr. Brown was greeted at six o'clock in the morning on that eventful day, when, at early dawn, he met his young partner at Magenta House.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He had never studied the history of Caesar's death, but he understood the reproach as well as any Roman ever did.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading ROBINSON WAS EMPLOYED ON THE OPENING DAY.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading ROBINSON WAS EMPLOYED ON THE OPENING DAY.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "It was your own doing, George," he said.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Et tu, Brute?" were the words with which Mr. Brown was greeted at six o'clock in the morning on that eventful day, when, at early dawn, he met his young partner at Magenta House.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He had never studied the history of Caesar's death, but he understood the reproach as well as any Roman ever did.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading ROBINSON WAS EMPLOYED ON THE OPENING DAY.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He had never studied the history of Caesar's death, but he understood the reproach as well as any Roman ever did.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "It was your own doing, George," he said.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading SHOWING HOW MR.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Et tu, Brute?" were the words with which Mr. Brown was greeted at six o'clock in the morning on that eventful day, when, at early dawn, he met his young partner at Magenta House.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He had never studied the history of Caesar's death, but he understood the reproach as well as any Roman ever did.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Et tu, Brute?" were the words with which Mr. Brown was greeted at six o'clock in the morning on that eventful day, when, at early dawn, he met his young partner at Magenta House.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ROBINSON WAS EMPLOYED ON THE OPENING DAY.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Et tu, Brute?" were the words with which Mr. Brown was greeted at six o'clock in the morning on that eventful day, when, at early dawn, he met his young partner at Magenta House.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He had never studied the history of Caesar's death, but he understood the reproach as well as any Roman ever did.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading ROBINSON WAS EMPLOYED ON THE OPENING DAY.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He had never studied the history of Caesar's death, but he understood the reproach as well as any Roman ever did.
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Et tu, Brute?" were the words with which Mr. Brown was greeted at six o'clock in the morning on that eventful day, when, at early dawn, he met his young partner at Magenta House.
at the time that
From this reading "Et tu, Brute?" were the words with which Mr. Brown was greeted at six o'clock in the morning on that eventful day, when, at early dawn, he met his young partner at Magenta House.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading "Et tu, Brute?" were the words with which Mr. Brown was greeted at six o'clock in the morning on that eventful day, when, at early dawn, he met his young partner at Magenta House.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "Et tu, Brute?" were the words with which Mr. Brown was greeted at six o'clock in the morning on that eventful day, when, at early dawn, he met his young partner at Magenta House.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Et tu, Brute?" were the words with which Mr. Brown was greeted at six o'clock in the morning on that eventful day, when, at early dawn, he met his young partner at Magenta House.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Et tu, Brute?" were the words with which Mr. Brown was greeted at six o'clock in the morning on that eventful day, when, at early dawn, he met his young partner at Magenta House.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "It was your own doing, George," he said.
