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Chapter VIII
“Ah, surely,” said the elder man, “my presence is not without a motive!” “It’s just the motive,” Captain Yule returned, “that makes me wince at it! Certainly I’ve no illusions,” he added, “about the ground of our meeting. Your thorough knowledge of what you’re about has placed me at your mercy--you hold me in the hollow of your hand.” It was vivid in every inch that Mr. Prodmore’s was a nature to expand in the warmth, or even in the chill, of any tribute to his financial subtlety.
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on the subject of; concerning
From this reading “Certainly I’ve no illusions,” he added, “about the ground of our meeting.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Certainly I’ve no illusions,” he added, “about the ground of our meeting.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading ““It’s just the motive,” Captain Yule returned, “that makes me wince at it!”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “It was vivid in every inch that Mr. Prodmore’s was a nature to expand in the warmth, or even in the chill, of any tribute to his financial subtlety.”
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading “It was vivid in every inch that Mr. Prodmore’s was a nature to expand in the warmth, or even in the chill, of any tribute to his financial subtlety.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Your thorough knowledge of what you’re about has placed me at your mercy--you hold me in the hollow of your hand.””
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Your thorough knowledge of what you’re about has placed me at your mercy--you hold me in the hollow of your hand.””
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading ““It’s just the motive,” Captain Yule returned, “that makes me wince at it!”
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading ““Ah, surely,” said the elder man, “my presence is not without a motive!””
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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 “Ah, surely,” said the elder man, “my presence is not without a motive!”
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Certainly I’ve no illusions,” he added, “about the ground of our meeting.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Certainly I’ve no illusions,” he added, “about the ground of our meeting.
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From this reading “Ah, surely,” said the elder man, “my presence is not without a motive!”
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From this reading It was vivid in every inch that Mr. Prodmore’s was a nature to expand in the warmth, or even in the chill, of any tribute to his financial subtlety.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading “It’s just the motive,” Captain Yule returned, “that makes me wince at it!
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “It’s just the motive,” Captain Yule returned, “that makes me wince at it!
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From this reading Certainly I’ve no illusions,” he added, “about the ground of our meeting.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was vivid in every inch that Mr. Prodmore’s was a nature to expand in the warmth, or even in the chill, of any tribute to his financial subtlety.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Ah, surely,” said the elder man, “my presence is not without a motive!”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading It was vivid in every inch that Mr. Prodmore’s was a nature to expand in the warmth, or even in the chill, of any tribute to his financial subtlety.
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading It was vivid in every inch that Mr. Prodmore’s was a nature to expand in the warmth, or even in the chill, of any tribute to his financial subtlety.
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From this reading It was vivid in every inch that Mr. Prodmore’s was a nature to expand in the warmth, or even in the chill, of any tribute to his financial subtlety.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was vivid in every inch that Mr. Prodmore’s was a nature to expand in the warmth, or even in the chill, of any tribute to his financial subtlety.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Certainly I’ve no illusions,” he added, “about the ground of our meeting.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Your thorough knowledge of what you’re about has placed me at your mercy--you hold me in the hollow of your hand.”
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Your thorough knowledge of what you’re about has placed me at your mercy--you hold me in the hollow of your hand.”
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Certainly I’ve no illusions,” he added, “about the ground of our meeting.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It was vivid in every inch that Mr. Prodmore’s was a nature to expand in the warmth, or even in the chill, of any tribute to his financial subtlety.
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From this reading Your thorough knowledge of what you’re about has placed me at your mercy--you hold me in the hollow of your hand.”
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Your thorough knowledge of what you’re about has placed me at your mercy--you hold me in the hollow of your hand.”
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Certainly I’ve no illusions,” he added, “about the ground of our meeting.
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From this reading Certainly I’ve no illusions,” he added, “about the ground of our meeting.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Your thorough knowledge of what you’re about has placed me at your mercy--you hold me in the hollow of your hand.”
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From this reading It was vivid in every inch that Mr. Prodmore’s was a nature to expand in the warmth, or even in the chill, of any tribute to his financial subtlety.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Ah, surely,” said the elder man, “my presence is not without a motive!”
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “It’s just the motive,” Captain Yule returned, “that makes me wince at it!
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From this reading “It’s just the motive,” Captain Yule returned, “that makes me wince at it!
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From this reading “It’s just the motive,” Captain Yule returned, “that makes me wince at it!
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Your thorough knowledge of what you’re about has placed me at your mercy--you hold me in the hollow of your hand.”
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “It’s just the motive,” Captain Yule returned, “that makes me wince at it!
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Ah, surely,” said the elder man, “my presence is not without a motive!”
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “It’s just the motive,” Captain Yule returned, “that makes me wince at it!
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Certainly I’ve no illusions,” he added, “about the ground of our meeting.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Your thorough knowledge of what you’re about has placed me at your mercy--you hold me in the hollow of your hand.”
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Ah, surely,” said the elder man, “my presence is not without a motive!”
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was vivid in every inch that Mr. Prodmore’s was a nature to expand in the warmth, or even in the chill, of any tribute to his financial subtlety.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading “Ah, surely,” said the elder man, “my presence is not without a motive!”
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was vivid in every inch that Mr. Prodmore’s was a nature to expand in the warmth, or even in the chill, of any tribute to his financial subtlety.
not any; not one
From this reading Certainly I’ve no illusions,” he added, “about the ground of our meeting.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading “Ah, surely,” said the elder man, “my presence is not without a motive!”
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Certainly I’ve no illusions,” he added, “about the ground of our meeting.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading It was vivid in every inch that Mr. Prodmore’s was a nature to expand in the warmth, or even in the chill, of any tribute to his financial subtlety.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Certainly I’ve no illusions,” he added, “about the ground of our meeting.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Your thorough knowledge of what you’re about has placed me at your mercy--you hold me in the hollow of your hand.”
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Ah, surely,” said the elder man, “my presence is not without a motive!”
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was vivid in every inch that Mr. Prodmore’s was a nature to expand in the warmth, or even in the chill, of any tribute to his financial subtlety.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “It’s just the motive,” Captain Yule returned, “that makes me wince at it!
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Ah, surely,” said the elder man, “my presence is not without a motive!”
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was vivid in every inch that Mr. Prodmore’s was a nature to expand in the warmth, or even in the chill, of any tribute to his financial subtlety.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Ah, surely,” said the elder man, “my presence is not without a motive!”
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “It’s just the motive,” Captain Yule returned, “that makes me wince at it!
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “Ah, surely,” said the elder man, “my presence is not without a motive!”
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From this reading Your thorough knowledge of what you’re about has placed me at your mercy--you hold me in the hollow of your hand.”
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was vivid in every inch that Mr. Prodmore’s was a nature to expand in the warmth, or even in the chill, of any tribute to his financial subtlety.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was vivid in every inch that Mr. Prodmore’s was a nature to expand in the warmth, or even in the chill, of any tribute to his financial subtlety.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was vivid in every inch that Mr. Prodmore’s was a nature to expand in the warmth, or even in the chill, of any tribute to his financial subtlety.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was vivid in every inch that Mr. Prodmore’s was a nature to expand in the warmth, or even in the chill, of any tribute to his financial subtlety.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was vivid in every inch that Mr. Prodmore’s was a nature to expand in the warmth, or even in the chill, of any tribute to his financial subtlety.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Your thorough knowledge of what you’re about has placed me at your mercy--you hold me in the hollow of your hand.”
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From this reading “It’s just the motive,” Captain Yule returned, “that makes me wince at it!
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading “Ah, surely,” said the elder man, “my presence is not without a motive!”
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Your thorough knowledge of what you’re about has placed me at your mercy--you hold me in the hollow of your hand.”
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From this reading Your thorough knowledge of what you’re about has placed me at your mercy--you hold me in the hollow of your hand.”
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Your thorough knowledge of what you’re about has placed me at your mercy--you hold me in the hollow of your hand.”
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “It’s just the motive,” Captain Yule returned, “that makes me wince at it!
