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adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading XXXIII The rich old man was propped up on pillows, and in this attitude, beneath the high, spare canopy of his bed, presented himself to Nick's picture-seeking vision as a figure in a clever composition or a "story."
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Mr. Carteret said nothing more about the division or the second reading; he only murmured that they were keeping the newspapers for him.
air
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From this reading He had gathered strength, though this strength was not much in his voice; it was mainly in his brighter eyes and his air of being pleased with himself.
all
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From this reading "I'm rather behind--I'm rather behind," he went on; "but two or three quiet mornings will make it all right.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading XXXIII The rich old man was propped up on pillows, and in this attitude, beneath the high, spare canopy of his bed, presented himself to Nick's picture-seeking vision as a figure in a clever composition or a "story."
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading XXXIII The rich old man was propped up on pillows, and in this attitude, beneath the high, spare canopy of his bed, presented himself to Nick's picture-seeking vision as a figure in a clever composition or a "story."
attitude
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From this reading XXXIII The rich old man was propped up on pillows, and in this attitude, beneath the high, spare canopy of his bed, presented himself to Nick's picture-seeking vision as a figure in a clever composition or a "story."
bed
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From this reading XXXIII The rich old man was propped up on pillows, and in this attitude, beneath the high, spare canopy of his bed, presented himself to Nick's picture-seeking vision as a figure in a clever composition or a "story."
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He put out his hand and said, "I daresay you know why I sent for you"; on which Nick sank into the seat he had occupied the day before, replying that he had been delighted to come, whatever the reason.
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading He put out his hand and said, "I daresay you know why I sent for you"; on which Nick sank into the seat he had occupied the day before, replying that he had been delighted to come, whatever the reason.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading "I'm rather behind--I'm rather behind," he went on; "but two or three quiet mornings will make it all right.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading He had gathered strength, though this strength was not much in his voice; it was mainly in his brighter eyes and his air of being pleased with himself.
beneathprepositionUS /bɪˈniːθ/
Directly under; in or to a lower position than.
From this reading XXXIII The rich old man was propped up on pillows, and in this attitude, beneath the high, spare canopy of his bed, presented himself to Nick's picture-seeking vision as a figure in a clever composition or a "story."
brighter
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From this reading He had gathered strength, though this strength was not much in his voice; it was mainly in his brighter eyes and his air of being pleased with himself.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "I'm rather behind--I'm rather behind," he went on; "but two or three quiet mornings will make it all right.
canopynounUS /ˈkæn.ə.pi/
An overhead roof or structure, such as the high vaulted ceiling of an ancient library.
From this reading XXXIII The rich old man was propped up on pillows, and in this attitude, beneath the high, spare canopy of his bed, presented himself to Nick's picture-seeking vision as a figure in a clever composition or a "story."
Carteret
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From this reading Mr. Carteret said nothing more about the division or the second reading; he only murmured that they were keeping the newspapers for him.
clever
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From this reading XXXIII The rich old man was propped up on pillows, and in this attitude, beneath the high, spare canopy of his bed, presented himself to Nick's picture-seeking vision as a figure in a clever composition or a "story."
comenounUS /come/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading He put out his hand and said, "I daresay you know why I sent for you"; on which Nick sank into the seat he had occupied the day before, replying that he had been delighted to come, whatever the reason.
composition
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From this reading XXXIII The rich old man was propped up on pillows, and in this attitude, beneath the high, spare canopy of his bed, presented himself to Nick's picture-seeking vision as a figure in a clever composition or a "story."
daresay
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From this reading He put out his hand and said, "I daresay you know why I sent for you"; on which Nick sank into the seat he had occupied the day before, replying that he had been delighted to come, whatever the reason.
day
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From this reading He put out his hand and said, "I daresay you know why I sent for you"; on which Nick sank into the seat he had occupied the day before, replying that he had been delighted to come, whatever the reason.
delighted
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From this reading He put out his hand and said, "I daresay you know why I sent for you"; on which Nick sank into the seat he had occupied the day before, replying that he had been delighted to come, whatever the reason.
division
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From this reading Mr. Carteret said nothing more about the division or the second reading; he only murmured that they were keeping the newspapers for him.
eyes
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From this reading He had gathered strength, though this strength was not much in his voice; it was mainly in his brighter eyes and his air of being pleased with himself.
figure
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From this reading XXXIII The rich old man was propped up on pillows, and in this attitude, beneath the high, spare canopy of his bed, presented himself to Nick's picture-seeking vision as a figure in a clever composition or a "story."
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He put out his hand and said, "I daresay you know why I sent for you"; on which Nick sank into the seat he had occupied the day before, replying that he had been delighted to come, whatever the reason.
gathered
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From this reading He had gathered strength, though this strength was not much in his voice; it was mainly in his brighter eyes and his air of being pleased with himself.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had gathered strength, though this strength was not much in his voice; it was mainly in his brighter eyes and his air of being pleased with himself.
hand
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From this reading He put out his hand and said, "I daresay you know why I sent for you"; on which Nick sank into the seat he had occupied the day before, replying that he had been delighted to come, whatever the reason.
HepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had gathered strength, though this strength was not much in his voice; it was mainly in his brighter eyes and his air of being pleased with himself.
high
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From this reading XXXIII The rich old man was propped up on pillows, and in this attitude, beneath the high, spare canopy of his bed, presented himself to Nick's picture-seeking vision as a figure in a clever composition or a "story."
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Mr. Carteret said nothing more about the division or the second reading; he only murmured that they were keeping the newspapers for him.
himselfpronounUS /hɪmˈself/
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading XXXIII The rich old man was propped up on pillows, and in this attitude, beneath the high, spare canopy of his bed, presented himself to Nick's picture-seeking vision as a figure in a clever composition or a "story."
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading XXXIII The rich old man was propped up on pillows, and in this attitude, beneath the high, spare canopy of his bed, presented himself to Nick's picture-seeking vision as a figure in a clever composition or a "story."
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading He put out his hand and said, "I daresay you know why I sent for you"; on which Nick sank into the seat he had occupied the day before, replying that he had been delighted to come, whatever the reason.
I'm
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From this reading "I'm rather behind--I'm rather behind," he went on; "but two or three quiet mornings will make it all right.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading XXXIII The rich old man was propped up on pillows, and in this attitude, beneath the high, spare canopy of his bed, presented himself to Nick's picture-seeking vision as a figure in a clever composition or a "story."
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading He put out his hand and said, "I daresay you know why I sent for you"; on which Nick sank into the seat he had occupied the day before, replying that he had been delighted to come, whatever the reason.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He had gathered strength, though this strength was not much in his voice; it was mainly in his brighter eyes and his air of being pleased with himself.
keeping
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From this reading Mr. Carteret said nothing more about the division or the second reading; he only murmured that they were keeping the newspapers for him.
knownounUS /know/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading He put out his hand and said, "I daresay you know why I sent for you"; on which Nick sank into the seat he had occupied the day before, replying that he had been delighted to come, whatever the reason.
mainly
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From this reading He had gathered strength, though this strength was not much in his voice; it was mainly in his brighter eyes and his air of being pleased with himself.
makenounUS /make/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "I'm rather behind--I'm rather behind," he went on; "but two or three quiet mornings will make it all right.
man
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From this reading XXXIII The rich old man was propped up on pillows, and in this attitude, beneath the high, spare canopy of his bed, presented himself to Nick's picture-seeking vision as a figure in a clever composition or a "story."
more
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From this reading Mr. Carteret said nothing more about the division or the second reading; he only murmured that they were keeping the newspapers for him.
mornings
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From this reading "I'm rather behind--I'm rather behind," he went on; "but two or three quiet mornings will make it all right.
Mr
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From this reading Mr. Carteret said nothing more about the division or the second reading; he only murmured that they were keeping the newspapers for him.
much
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From this reading He had gathered strength, though this strength was not much in his voice; it was mainly in his brighter eyes and his air of being pleased with himself.
murmured
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From this reading Mr. Carteret said nothing more about the division or the second reading; he only murmured that they were keeping the newspapers for him.
newspapers
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From this reading Mr. Carteret said nothing more about the division or the second reading; he only murmured that they were keeping the newspapers for him.
Nick
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From this reading He put out his hand and said, "I daresay you know why I sent for you"; on which Nick sank into the seat he had occupied the day before, replying that he had been delighted to come, whatever the reason.
Nick's
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From this reading XXXIII The rich old man was propped up on pillows, and in this attitude, beneath the high, spare canopy of his bed, presented himself to Nick's picture-seeking vision as a figure in a clever composition or a "story."
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He had gathered strength, though this strength was not much in his voice; it was mainly in his brighter eyes and his air of being pleased with himself.
nothingpronounUS /ˈnʌθɪŋ/
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Mr. Carteret said nothing more about the division or the second reading; he only murmured that they were keeping the newspapers for him.
occupied
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From this reading He put out his hand and said, "I daresay you know why I sent for you"; on which Nick sank into the seat he had occupied the day before, replying that he had been delighted to come, whatever the reason.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading XXXIII The rich old man was propped up on pillows, and in this attitude, beneath the high, spare canopy of his bed, presented himself to Nick's picture-seeking vision as a figure in a clever composition or a "story."
old
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From this reading XXXIII The rich old man was propped up on pillows, and in this attitude, beneath the high, spare canopy of his bed, presented himself to Nick's picture-seeking vision as a figure in a clever composition or a "story."
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading XXXIII The rich old man was propped up on pillows, and in this attitude, beneath the high, spare canopy of his bed, presented himself to Nick's picture-seeking vision as a figure in a clever composition or a "story."
only
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From this reading Mr. Carteret said nothing more about the division or the second reading; he only murmured that they were keeping the newspapers for him.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading XXXIII The rich old man was propped up on pillows, and in this attitude, beneath the high, spare canopy of his bed, presented himself to Nick's picture-seeking vision as a figure in a clever composition or a "story."
out
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From this reading He put out his hand and said, "I daresay you know why I sent for you"; on which Nick sank into the seat he had occupied the day before, replying that he had been delighted to come, whatever the reason.
picture-seeking
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From this reading XXXIII The rich old man was propped up on pillows, and in this attitude, beneath the high, spare canopy of his bed, presented himself to Nick's picture-seeking vision as a figure in a clever composition or a "story."
pillows
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From this reading XXXIII The rich old man was propped up on pillows, and in this attitude, beneath the high, spare canopy of his bed, presented himself to Nick's picture-seeking vision as a figure in a clever composition or a "story."
pleasednounUS /ˈpleased/
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading He had gathered strength, though this strength was not much in his voice; it was mainly in his brighter eyes and his air of being pleased with himself.
presented
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From this reading XXXIII The rich old man was propped up on pillows, and in this attitude, beneath the high, spare canopy of his bed, presented himself to Nick's picture-seeking vision as a figure in a clever composition or a "story."
propped
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From this reading XXXIII The rich old man was propped up on pillows, and in this attitude, beneath the high, spare canopy of his bed, presented himself to Nick's picture-seeking vision as a figure in a clever composition or a "story."
put
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From this reading He put out his hand and said, "I daresay you know why I sent for you"; on which Nick sank into the seat he had occupied the day before, replying that he had been delighted to come, whatever the reason.
quiet
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From this reading "I'm rather behind--I'm rather behind," he went on; "but two or three quiet mornings will make it all right.
rather
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From this reading "I'm rather behind--I'm rather behind," he went on; "but two or three quiet mornings will make it all right.
reading
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From this reading Mr. Carteret said nothing more about the division or the second reading; he only murmured that they were keeping the newspapers for him.
reason
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From this reading He put out his hand and said, "I daresay you know why I sent for you"; on which Nick sank into the seat he had occupied the day before, replying that he had been delighted to come, whatever the reason.
replying
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From this reading He put out his hand and said, "I daresay you know why I sent for you"; on which Nick sank into the seat he had occupied the day before, replying that he had been delighted to come, whatever the reason.
rich
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From this reading XXXIII The rich old man was propped up on pillows, and in this attitude, beneath the high, spare canopy of his bed, presented himself to Nick's picture-seeking vision as a figure in a clever composition or a "story."
rightnounUS /right/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "I'm rather behind--I'm rather behind," he went on; "but two or three quiet mornings will make it all right.
said
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From this reading He put out his hand and said, "I daresay you know why I sent for you"; on which Nick sank into the seat he had occupied the day before, replying that he had been delighted to come, whatever the reason.
sank
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From this reading He put out his hand and said, "I daresay you know why I sent for you"; on which Nick sank into the seat he had occupied the day before, replying that he had been delighted to come, whatever the reason.
seat
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From this reading He put out his hand and said, "I daresay you know why I sent for you"; on which Nick sank into the seat he had occupied the day before, replying that he had been delighted to come, whatever the reason.
second
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From this reading Mr. Carteret said nothing more about the division or the second reading; he only murmured that they were keeping the newspapers for him.
sent
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From this reading He put out his hand and said, "I daresay you know why I sent for you"; on which Nick sank into the seat he had occupied the day before, replying that he had been delighted to come, whatever the reason.
spare
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From this reading XXXIII The rich old man was propped up on pillows, and in this attitude, beneath the high, spare canopy of his bed, presented himself to Nick's picture-seeking vision as a figure in a clever composition or a "story."
story
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From this reading XXXIII The rich old man was propped up on pillows, and in this attitude, beneath the high, spare canopy of his bed, presented himself to Nick's picture-seeking vision as a figure in a clever composition or a "story."
strengthnounUS /ˈstrength/
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading He had gathered strength, though this strength was not much in his voice; it was mainly in his brighter eyes and his air of being pleased with himself.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He put out his hand and said, "I daresay you know why I sent for you"; on which Nick sank into the seat he had occupied the day before, replying that he had been delighted to come, whatever the reason.
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading XXXIII The rich old man was propped up on pillows, and in this attitude, beneath the high, spare canopy of his bed, presented himself to Nick's picture-seeking vision as a figure in a clever composition or a "story."
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Mr. Carteret said nothing more about the division or the second reading; he only murmured that they were keeping the newspapers for him.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading XXXIII The rich old man was propped up on pillows, and in this attitude, beneath the high, spare canopy of his bed, presented himself to Nick's picture-seeking vision as a figure in a clever composition or a "story."
thoughconjunctionUS /ðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading He had gathered strength, though this strength was not much in his voice; it was mainly in his brighter eyes and his air of being pleased with himself.
three
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From this reading "I'm rather behind--I'm rather behind," he went on; "but two or three quiet mornings will make it all right.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading XXXIII The rich old man was propped up on pillows, and in this attitude, beneath the high, spare canopy of his bed, presented himself to Nick's picture-seeking vision as a figure in a clever composition or a "story."
two
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From this reading "I'm rather behind--I'm rather behind," he went on; "but two or three quiet mornings will make it all right.
up
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From this reading XXXIII The rich old man was propped up on pillows, and in this attitude, beneath the high, spare canopy of his bed, presented himself to Nick's picture-seeking vision as a figure in a clever composition or a "story."
vision
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From this reading XXXIII The rich old man was propped up on pillows, and in this attitude, beneath the high, spare canopy of his bed, presented himself to Nick's picture-seeking vision as a figure in a clever composition or a "story."
voice
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From this reading He had gathered strength, though this strength was not much in his voice; it was mainly in his brighter eyes and his air of being pleased with himself.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading XXXIII The rich old man was propped up on pillows, and in this attitude, beneath the high, spare canopy of his bed, presented himself to Nick's picture-seeking vision as a figure in a clever composition or a "story."
wentnounUS /went/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "I'm rather behind--I'm rather behind," he went on; "but two or three quiet mornings will make it all right.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Mr. Carteret said nothing more about the division or the second reading; he only murmured that they were keeping the newspapers for him.
whateverdeterminerUS /ˌwʌˈtevər/
any or all of a kind, it does not matter which
From this reading He put out his hand and said, "I daresay you know why I sent for you"; on which Nick sank into the seat he had occupied the day before, replying that he had been delighted to come, whatever the reason.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He put out his hand and said, "I daresay you know why I sent for you"; on which Nick sank into the seat he had occupied the day before, replying that he had been delighted to come, whatever the reason.
why
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From this reading He put out his hand and said, "I daresay you know why I sent for you"; on which Nick sank into the seat he had occupied the day before, replying that he had been delighted to come, whatever the reason.
willmodal verbUS /wɪl/
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "I'm rather behind--I'm rather behind," he went on; "but two or three quiet mornings will make it all right.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading He had gathered strength, though this strength was not much in his voice; it was mainly in his brighter eyes and his air of being pleased with himself.
XXXIII
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From this reading XXXIII The rich old man was propped up on pillows, and in this attitude, beneath the high, spare canopy of his bed, presented himself to Nick's picture-seeking vision as a figure in a clever composition or a "story."
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading He put out his hand and said, "I daresay you know why I sent for you"; on which Nick sank into the seat he had occupied the day before, replying that he had been delighted to come, whatever the reason.
