Chapter XVII

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

From this reading Mr. Fentolin, having succeeded in getting rid of his niece and his somewhat embarrassing guest for at least two hours, was seated in his study, planning out a somewhat strenuous morning, when his privacy was invaded by Doctor Sarson.

the form of “be” used with “I”

From this reading “Very well, Sarson, I am at his service.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading “Our guest,” the latter announced, in his usual cold and measured tones, “has sent me to request that you will favour him with an interview.”

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

From this reading Mr. Fentolin, having succeeded in getting rid of his niece and his somewhat embarrassing guest for at least two hours, was seated in his study, planning out a somewhat strenuous morning, when his privacy was invaded by Doctor Sarson.

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From this reading “Our guest,” the latter announced, in his usual cold and measured tones, “has sent me to request that you will favour him with an interview.”

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Mr. Fentolin, having succeeded in getting rid of his niece and his somewhat embarrassing guest for at least two hours, was seated in his study, planning out a somewhat strenuous morning, when his privacy was invaded by Doctor Sarson.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Mr. Fentolin, having succeeded in getting rid of his niece and his somewhat embarrassing guest for at least two hours, was seated in his study, planning out a somewhat strenuous morning, when his privacy was invaded by Doctor Sarson.

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From this reading “Our guest,” the latter announced, in his usual cold and measured tones, “has sent me to request that you will favour him with an interview.”

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From this reading Mr. Fentolin laid his pen deliberately down.

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading Mr. Fentolin, having succeeded in getting rid of his niece and his somewhat embarrassing guest for at least two hours, was seated in his study, planning out a somewhat strenuous morning, when his privacy was invaded by Doctor Sarson.

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From this reading Mr. Fentolin laid his pen deliberately down.

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From this reading Mr. Fentolin, having succeeded in getting rid of his niece and his somewhat embarrassing guest for at least two hours, was seated in his study, planning out a somewhat strenuous morning, when his privacy was invaded by Doctor Sarson.

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From this reading “Our guest,” the latter announced, in his usual cold and measured tones, “has sent me to request that you will favour him with an interview.”

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

From this reading Mr. Fentolin, having succeeded in getting rid of his niece and his somewhat embarrassing guest for at least two hours, was seated in his study, planning out a somewhat strenuous morning, when his privacy was invaded by Doctor Sarson.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Mr. Fentolin, having succeeded in getting rid of his niece and his somewhat embarrassing guest for at least two hours, was seated in his study, planning out a somewhat strenuous morning, when his privacy was invaded by Doctor Sarson.

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From this reading Mr. Fentolin, having succeeded in getting rid of his niece and his somewhat embarrassing guest for at least two hours, was seated in his study, planning out a somewhat strenuous morning, when his privacy was invaded by Doctor Sarson.

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From this reading Mr. Fentolin, having succeeded in getting rid of his niece and his somewhat embarrassing guest for at least two hours, was seated in his study, planning out a somewhat strenuous morning, when his privacy was invaded by Doctor Sarson.

the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading “Our guest,” the latter announced, in his usual cold and measured tones, “has sent me to request that you will favour him with an interview.”

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading Mr. Fentolin, having succeeded in getting rid of his niece and his somewhat embarrassing guest for at least two hours, was seated in his study, planning out a somewhat strenuous morning, when his privacy was invaded by Doctor Sarson.

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

From this reading “So soon,” he murmured.

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

From this reading “Our guest,” the latter announced, in his usual cold and measured tones, “has sent me to request that you will favour him with an interview.”

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

From this reading Mr. Fentolin, having succeeded in getting rid of his niece and his somewhat embarrassing guest for at least two hours, was seated in his study, planning out a somewhat strenuous morning, when his privacy was invaded by Doctor Sarson.

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From this reading Mr. Fentolin, having succeeded in getting rid of his niece and his somewhat embarrassing guest for at least two hours, was seated in his study, planning out a somewhat strenuous morning, when his privacy was invaded by Doctor Sarson.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading “Very well, Sarson, I am at his service.

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

From this reading Mr. Fentolin, having succeeded in getting rid of his niece and his somewhat embarrassing guest for at least two hours, was seated in his study, planning out a somewhat strenuous morning, when his privacy was invaded by Doctor Sarson.

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

From this reading “Our guest,” the latter announced, in his usual cold and measured tones, “has sent me to request that you will favour him with an interview.”

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

From this reading Mr. Fentolin, having succeeded in getting rid of his niece and his somewhat embarrassing guest for at least two hours, was seated in his study, planning out a somewhat strenuous morning, when his privacy was invaded by Doctor Sarson.

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

From this reading Mr. Fentolin laid his pen deliberately down.

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

From this reading “Our guest,” the latter announced, in his usual cold and measured tones, “has sent me to request that you will favour him with an interview.”

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading Mr. Fentolin, having succeeded in getting rid of his niece and his somewhat embarrassing guest for at least two hours, was seated in his study, planning out a somewhat strenuous morning, when his privacy was invaded by Doctor Sarson.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading “Our guest,” the latter announced, in his usual cold and measured tones, “has sent me to request that you will favour him with an interview.”

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

From this reading “Our guest,” the latter announced, in his usual cold and measured tones, “has sent me to request that you will favour him with an interview.”

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading Mr. Fentolin, having succeeded in getting rid of his niece and his somewhat embarrassing guest for at least two hours, was seated in his study, planning out a somewhat strenuous morning, when his privacy was invaded by Doctor Sarson.

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From this reading Mr. Fentolin, having succeeded in getting rid of his niece and his somewhat embarrassing guest for at least two hours, was seated in his study, planning out a somewhat strenuous morning, when his privacy was invaded by Doctor Sarson.

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

From this reading “So soon,” he murmured.

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

From this reading Mr. Fentolin, having succeeded in getting rid of his niece and his somewhat embarrassing guest for at least two hours, was seated in his study, planning out a somewhat strenuous morning, when his privacy was invaded by Doctor Sarson.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Mr. Fentolin, having succeeded in getting rid of his niece and his somewhat embarrassing guest for at least two hours, was seated in his study, planning out a somewhat strenuous morning, when his privacy was invaded by Doctor Sarson.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading “Our guest,” the latter announced, in his usual cold and measured tones, “has sent me to request that you will favour him with an interview.”

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

From this reading Mr. Fentolin, having succeeded in getting rid of his niece and his somewhat embarrassing guest for at least two hours, was seated in his study, planning out a somewhat strenuous morning, when his privacy was invaded by Doctor Sarson.

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

From this reading Mr. Fentolin laid his pen deliberately down.

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

From this reading Mr. Fentolin, having succeeded in getting rid of his niece and his somewhat embarrassing guest for at least two hours, was seated in his study, planning out a somewhat strenuous morning, when his privacy was invaded by Doctor Sarson.

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

From this reading Mr. Fentolin, having succeeded in getting rid of his niece and his somewhat embarrassing guest for at least two hours, was seated in his study, planning out a somewhat strenuous morning, when his privacy was invaded by Doctor Sarson.

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

From this reading “Our guest,” the latter announced, in his usual cold and measured tones, “has sent me to request that you will favour him with an interview.”

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

From this reading Mr. Fentolin, having succeeded in getting rid of his niece and his somewhat embarrassing guest for at least two hours, was seated in his study, planning out a somewhat strenuous morning, when his privacy was invaded by Doctor Sarson.

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

From this reading Mr. Fentolin, having succeeded in getting rid of his niece and his somewhat embarrassing guest for at least two hours, was seated in his study, planning out a somewhat strenuous morning, when his privacy was invaded by Doctor Sarson.

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

From this reading Mr. Fentolin, having succeeded in getting rid of his niece and his somewhat embarrassing guest for at least two hours, was seated in his study, planning out a somewhat strenuous morning, when his privacy was invaded by Doctor Sarson.

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

From this reading “Our guest,” the latter announced, in his usual cold and measured tones, “has sent me to request that you will favour him with an interview.”

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

From this reading “Very well, Sarson, I am at his service.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading “So soon,” he murmured.

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

From this reading Mr. Fentolin, having succeeded in getting rid of his niece and his somewhat embarrassing guest for at least two hours, was seated in his study, planning out a somewhat strenuous morning, when his privacy was invaded by Doctor Sarson.

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

From this reading “So soon,” he murmured.

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

From this reading Mr. Fentolin, having succeeded in getting rid of his niece and his somewhat embarrassing guest for at least two hours, was seated in his study, planning out a somewhat strenuous morning, when his privacy was invaded by Doctor Sarson.

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

From this reading Mr. Fentolin, having succeeded in getting rid of his niece and his somewhat embarrassing guest for at least two hours, was seated in his study, planning out a somewhat strenuous morning, when his privacy was invaded by Doctor Sarson.

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

From this reading Mr. Fentolin, having succeeded in getting rid of his niece and his somewhat embarrassing guest for at least two hours, was seated in his study, planning out a somewhat strenuous morning, when his privacy was invaded by Doctor Sarson.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading “Our guest,” the latter announced, in his usual cold and measured tones, “has sent me to request that you will favour him with an interview.”

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

From this reading “Our guest,” the latter announced, in his usual cold and measured tones, “has sent me to request that you will favour him with an interview.”

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading “Our guest,” the latter announced, in his usual cold and measured tones, “has sent me to request that you will favour him with an interview.”

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From this reading “Our guest,” the latter announced, in his usual cold and measured tones, “has sent me to request that you will favour him with an interview.”

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

From this reading Mr. Fentolin, having succeeded in getting rid of his niece and his somewhat embarrassing guest for at least two hours, was seated in his study, planning out a somewhat strenuous morning, when his privacy was invaded by Doctor Sarson.

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

From this reading “Our guest,” the latter announced, in his usual cold and measured tones, “has sent me to request that you will favour him with an interview.”

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

From this reading “Very well, Sarson, I am at his service.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Mr. Fentolin, having succeeded in getting rid of his niece and his somewhat embarrassing guest for at least two hours, was seated in his study, planning out a somewhat strenuous morning, when his privacy was invaded by Doctor Sarson.

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

From this reading “Very well, Sarson, I am at his service.

at the time that

From this reading Mr. Fentolin, having succeeded in getting rid of his niece and his somewhat embarrassing guest for at least two hours, was seated in his study, planning out a somewhat strenuous morning, when his privacy was invaded by Doctor Sarson.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading “Our guest,” the latter announced, in his usual cold and measured tones, “has sent me to request that you will favour him with an interview.”

in the company of; together with

From this reading “Our guest,” the latter announced, in his usual cold and measured tones, “has sent me to request that you will favour him with an interview.”

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading “Our guest,” the latter announced, in his usual cold and measured tones, “has sent me to request that you will favour him with an interview.”