Chapter VIII

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading Brand, who had just finished a shorthand copy of the treaty, and had tucked it within the inner sole of his boot, realized the fact that he had reached the end of his tether.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading Domiloff at last lost patience and knocked at the door.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Domiloff at last lost patience and knocked at the door.

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From this reading The ten minutes became half-an-hour.

at or toward the back of something

From this reading Domiloff entered and closed the door behind him.

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From this reading Brand, who had just finished a shorthand copy of the treaty, and had tucked it within the inner sole of his boot, realized the fact that he had reached the end of his tether.

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From this reading Brand, who had just finished a shorthand copy of the treaty, and had tucked it within the inner sole of his boot, realized the fact that he had reached the end of his tether.

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From this reading "Come in," he called out cheerfully.

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From this reading "Come in," he called out cheerfully.

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From this reading Domiloff entered and closed the door behind him.

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading "Come in," he called out cheerfully.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Brand, who had just finished a shorthand copy of the treaty, and had tucked it within the inner sole of his boot, realized the fact that he had reached the end of his tether.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Domiloff at last lost patience and knocked at the door.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Domiloff at last lost patience and knocked at the door.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Brand, who had just finished a shorthand copy of the treaty, and had tucked it within the inner sole of his boot, realized the fact that he had reached the end of his tether.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Domiloff entered and closed the door behind him.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Brand, who had just finished a shorthand copy of the treaty, and had tucked it within the inner sole of his boot, realized the fact that he had reached the end of his tether.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Brand, who had just finished a shorthand copy of the treaty, and had tucked it within the inner sole of his boot, realized the fact that he had reached the end of his tether.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading Brand, who had just finished a shorthand copy of the treaty, and had tucked it within the inner sole of his boot, realized the fact that he had reached the end of his tether.

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From this reading The ten minutes became half-an-hour.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Brand, who had just finished a shorthand copy of the treaty, and had tucked it within the inner sole of his boot, realized the fact that he had reached the end of his tether.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Domiloff entered and closed the door behind him.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading Brand, who had just finished a shorthand copy of the treaty, and had tucked it within the inner sole of his boot, realized the fact that he had reached the end of his tether.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading "Come in," he called out cheerfully.

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From this reading Brand, who had just finished a shorthand copy of the treaty, and had tucked it within the inner sole of his boot, realized the fact that he had reached the end of his tether.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Brand, who had just finished a shorthand copy of the treaty, and had tucked it within the inner sole of his boot, realized the fact that he had reached the end of his tether.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Brand, who had just finished a shorthand copy of the treaty, and had tucked it within the inner sole of his boot, realized the fact that he had reached the end of his tether.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Domiloff at last lost patience and knocked at the door.

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading Domiloff at last lost patience and knocked at the door.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Domiloff at last lost patience and knocked at the door.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The ten minutes became half-an-hour.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Brand, who had just finished a shorthand copy of the treaty, and had tucked it within the inner sole of his boot, realized the fact that he had reached the end of his tether.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "Come in," he called out cheerfully.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Domiloff at last lost patience and knocked at the door.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Brand, who had just finished a shorthand copy of the treaty, and had tucked it within the inner sole of his boot, realized the fact that he had reached the end of his tether.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Brand, who had just finished a shorthand copy of the treaty, and had tucked it within the inner sole of his boot, realized the fact that he had reached the end of his tether.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Brand, who had just finished a shorthand copy of the treaty, and had tucked it within the inner sole of his boot, realized the fact that he had reached the end of his tether.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Brand, who had just finished a shorthand copy of the treaty, and had tucked it within the inner sole of his boot, realized the fact that he had reached the end of his tether.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The ten minutes became half-an-hour.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Brand, who had just finished a shorthand copy of the treaty, and had tucked it within the inner sole of his boot, realized the fact that he had reached the end of his tether.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Brand, who had just finished a shorthand copy of the treaty, and had tucked it within the inner sole of his boot, realized the fact that he had reached the end of his tether.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading The ten minutes became half-an-hour.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Brand, who had just finished a shorthand copy of the treaty, and had tucked it within the inner sole of his boot, realized the fact that he had reached the end of his tether.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Brand, who had just finished a shorthand copy of the treaty, and had tucked it within the inner sole of his boot, realized the fact that he had reached the end of his tether.

which person or people

From this reading Brand, who had just finished a shorthand copy of the treaty, and had tucked it within the inner sole of his boot, realized the fact that he had reached the end of his tether.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading Brand, who had just finished a shorthand copy of the treaty, and had tucked it within the inner sole of his boot, realized the fact that he had reached the end of his tether.