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1. 1.

   (nonstandard)(nonstandard, originally anacoluthic) And.

   They only offered me five dollars, which I wouldn’t do it for less than fifteen.

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1. 1.

   (interrogative)What, of those mentioned or implied.

   Which song shall we play?

   They couldn't decide which song to play.

   Which one is bigger?

   Show me which one is bigger.

2. 2.

   The/Any ... that; whichever.

   Take which one you want.

   You may go which way you please.

3. 3.

   (relative)(relative, formal outside certain phrases) Designates the one(s) previously mentioned.

   After glaring upon the smoking philosopher, who took his misfortunes with such positive nonchalance, he growled out an oath in German, which language is particularly adapted for growling in; then, raising his hand, he dealt him a blow on his pipe, which sent it, like a rocket, into the midst of the players.

   He once owned a painting of the house, which painting would later be stolen.

   She only speaks Chinese, which language I can hardly follow.

   For several seconds he sat in silence, during which time the tea and sandwiches arrived.

   I'm thinking of getting a new car, in which case I'd get a red one.

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1. 1.

   (interrogative)What one or ones (of those mentioned or implied).

   Which is which?

   By now, you must surely know which is which.

   Which is bigger, the red one or the blue one?

   I'm unable to determine which is bigger.

   Which's your spouse? -The one in trousers.

2. 2.

   (not in common use) The/Any ones that; whichever.

   Please take which you please.

3. 3.

   (relative) In a non-restrictive relative clause, referring to something previously mentioned.

4. 4.

   (proscribed, relative, sometimes)(relative, sometimes proscribed, see usage notes) In a restrictive relative clause, referring to a noun previously mentioned.

   This is the letter which I received.

   This is the letter in which he explains his decision.