You are looking at a command called examine

examine {object}
Describes just one object in full detail including any extra descriptive information like owner, worth date created etc..

eg: examine the chair this is the same as clicking on the chair.

You can only examine objects you can see unlike the read command.
read the command called read

You can not read objects that have been locked with a key object.
read the command called lock


Scriting notes:
Examining an object sends out 'examines' as the keyword.
examining yourself sends out 'examine' as the keyword.
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