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Chapter XXXII
ILL MET. A note from Mrs. Ormonde next morning informed Katherine that she had returned to Castleford, and recorded her deep regret that she could not call before leaving town, but that time was too short, although they had delayed their departure for a couple of days. "We met Lord de Burgh at Lady Mary Vincent's; you can't think what a fuss she made about him. I remember when she would not let him inside her doors. He is older and more abrupt than ever.
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on the subject of; concerning
From this reading “"We met Lord de Burgh at Lady Mary Vincent's; you can't think what a fuss she made about him.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “A note from Mrs. Ormonde next morning informed Katherine that she had returned to Castleford, and recorded her deep regret that she could not call before leaving town, but that time was too short, although they had delayed their departure for a couple of days.”
earlier than; in front of
From this reading “A note from Mrs. Ormonde next morning informed Katherine that she had returned to Castleford, and recorded her deep regret that she could not call before leaving town, but that time was too short, although they had delayed their departure for a couple of days.”
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading “A note from Mrs. Ormonde next morning informed Katherine that she had returned to Castleford, and recorded her deep regret that she could not call before leaving town, but that time was too short, although they had delayed their departure for a couple of days.”
two people or things considered together
From this reading “A note from Mrs. Ormonde next morning informed Katherine that she had returned to Castleford, and recorded her deep regret that she could not call before leaving town, but that time was too short, although they had delayed their departure for a couple of days.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “He is older and more abrupt than ever.”
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading “I remember when she would not let him inside her doors.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “A note from Mrs. Ormonde next morning informed Katherine that she had returned to Castleford, and recorded her deep regret that she could not call before leaving town, but that time was too short, although they had delayed their departure for a couple of days.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “A note from Mrs. Ormonde next morning informed Katherine that she had returned to Castleford, and recorded her deep regret that she could not call before leaving town, but that time was too short, although they had delayed their departure for a couple of days.”
To recall to mind.
From this reading “I remember when she would not let him inside her doors.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “A note from Mrs. Ormonde next morning informed Katherine that she had returned to Castleford, and recorded her deep regret that she could not call before leaving town, but that time was too short, although they had delayed their departure for a couple of days.”
brief or direct in expression
From this reading “A note from Mrs. Ormonde next morning informed Katherine that she had returned to Castleford, and recorded her deep regret that she could not call before leaving town, but that time was too short, although they had delayed their departure for a couple of days.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"We met Lord de Burgh at Lady Mary Vincent's; you can't think what a fuss she made about him.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “A note from Mrs. Ormonde next morning informed Katherine that she had returned to Castleford, and recorded her deep regret that she could not call before leaving town, but that time was too short, although they had delayed their departure for a couple of days.”
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading “I remember when she would not let him inside her doors.”
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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 A note from Mrs. Ormonde next morning informed Katherine that she had returned to Castleford, and recorded her deep regret that she could not call before leaving town, but that time was too short, although they had delayed their departure for a couple of days.
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading "We met Lord de Burgh at Lady Mary Vincent's; you can't think what a fuss she made about him.
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From this reading He is older and more abrupt than ever.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading A note from Mrs. Ormonde next morning informed Katherine that she had returned to Castleford, and recorded her deep regret that she could not call before leaving town, but that time was too short, although they had delayed their departure for a couple of days.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A note from Mrs. Ormonde next morning informed Katherine that she had returned to Castleford, and recorded her deep regret that she could not call before leaving town, but that time was too short, although they had delayed their departure for a couple of days.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "We met Lord de Burgh at Lady Mary Vincent's; you can't think what a fuss she made about him.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading A note from Mrs. Ormonde next morning informed Katherine that she had returned to Castleford, and recorded her deep regret that she could not call before leaving town, but that time was too short, although they had delayed their departure for a couple of days.
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From this reading "We met Lord de Burgh at Lady Mary Vincent's; you can't think what a fuss she made about him.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading A note from Mrs. Ormonde next morning informed Katherine that she had returned to Castleford, and recorded her deep regret that she could not call before leaving town, but that time was too short, although they had delayed their departure for a couple of days.
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From this reading A note from Mrs. Ormonde next morning informed Katherine that she had returned to Castleford, and recorded her deep regret that she could not call before leaving town, but that time was too short, although they had delayed their departure for a couple of days.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "We met Lord de Burgh at Lady Mary Vincent's; you can't think what a fuss she made about him.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A note from Mrs. Ormonde next morning informed Katherine that she had returned to Castleford, and recorded her deep regret that she could not call before leaving town, but that time was too short, although they had delayed their departure for a couple of days.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading A note from Mrs. Ormonde next morning informed Katherine that she had returned to Castleford, and recorded her deep regret that she could not call before leaving town, but that time was too short, although they had delayed their departure for a couple of days.
two people or things considered together
From this reading A note from Mrs. Ormonde next morning informed Katherine that she had returned to Castleford, and recorded her deep regret that she could not call before leaving town, but that time was too short, although they had delayed their departure for a couple of days.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A note from Mrs. Ormonde next morning informed Katherine that she had returned to Castleford, and recorded her deep regret that she could not call before leaving town, but that time was too short, although they had delayed their departure for a couple of days.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "We met Lord de Burgh at Lady Mary Vincent's; you can't think what a fuss she made about him.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A note from Mrs. Ormonde next morning informed Katherine that she had returned to Castleford, and recorded her deep regret that she could not call before leaving town, but that time was too short, although they had delayed their departure for a couple of days.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A note from Mrs. Ormonde next morning informed Katherine that she had returned to Castleford, and recorded her deep regret that she could not call before leaving town, but that time was too short, although they had delayed their departure for a couple of days.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A note from Mrs. Ormonde next morning informed Katherine that she had returned to Castleford, and recorded her deep regret that she could not call before leaving town, but that time was too short, although they had delayed their departure for a couple of days.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I remember when she would not let him inside her doors.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading He is older and more abrupt than ever.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A note from Mrs. Ormonde next morning informed Katherine that she had returned to Castleford, and recorded her deep regret that she could not call before leaving town, but that time was too short, although they had delayed their departure for a couple of days.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading A note from Mrs. Ormonde next morning informed Katherine that she had returned to Castleford, and recorded her deep regret that she could not call before leaving town, but that time was too short, although they had delayed their departure for a couple of days.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "We met Lord de Burgh at Lady Mary Vincent's; you can't think what a fuss she made about him.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A note from Mrs. Ormonde next morning informed Katherine that she had returned to Castleford, and recorded her deep regret that she could not call before leaving town, but that time was too short, although they had delayed their departure for a couple of days.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He is older and more abrupt than ever.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading A note from Mrs. Ormonde next morning informed Katherine that she had returned to Castleford, and recorded her deep regret that she could not call before leaving town, but that time was too short, although they had delayed their departure for a couple of days.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "We met Lord de Burgh at Lady Mary Vincent's; you can't think what a fuss she made about him.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I remember when she would not let him inside her doors.
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From this reading ILL MET.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A note from Mrs. Ormonde next morning informed Katherine that she had returned to Castleford, and recorded her deep regret that she could not call before leaving town, but that time was too short, although they had delayed their departure for a couple of days.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I remember when she would not let him inside her doors.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He is older and more abrupt than ever.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A note from Mrs. Ormonde next morning informed Katherine that she had returned to Castleford, and recorded her deep regret that she could not call before leaving town, but that time was too short, although they had delayed their departure for a couple of days.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "We met Lord de Burgh at Lady Mary Vincent's; you can't think what a fuss she made about him.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A note from Mrs. Ormonde next morning informed Katherine that she had returned to Castleford, and recorded her deep regret that she could not call before leaving town, but that time was too short, although they had delayed their departure for a couple of days.
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading I remember when she would not let him inside her doors.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "We met Lord de Burgh at Lady Mary Vincent's; you can't think what a fuss she made about him.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "We met Lord de Burgh at Lady Mary Vincent's; you can't think what a fuss she made about him.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "We met Lord de Burgh at Lady Mary Vincent's; you can't think what a fuss she made about him.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading ILL MET.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He is older and more abrupt than ever.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading A note from Mrs. Ormonde next morning informed Katherine that she had returned to Castleford, and recorded her deep regret that she could not call before leaving town, but that time was too short, although they had delayed their departure for a couple of days.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A note from Mrs. Ormonde next morning informed Katherine that she had returned to Castleford, and recorded her deep regret that she could not call before leaving town, but that time was too short, although they had delayed their departure for a couple of days.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading A note from Mrs. Ormonde next morning informed Katherine that she had returned to Castleford, and recorded her deep regret that she could not call before leaving town, but that time was too short, although they had delayed their departure for a couple of days.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading A note from Mrs. Ormonde next morning informed Katherine that she had returned to Castleford, and recorded her deep regret that she could not call before leaving town, but that time was too short, although they had delayed their departure for a couple of days.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A note from Mrs. Ormonde next morning informed Katherine that she had returned to Castleford, and recorded her deep regret that she could not call before leaving town, but that time was too short, although they had delayed their departure for a couple of days.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A note from Mrs. Ormonde next morning informed Katherine that she had returned to Castleford, and recorded her deep regret that she could not call before leaving town, but that time was too short, although they had delayed their departure for a couple of days.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He is older and more abrupt than ever.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A note from Mrs. Ormonde next morning informed Katherine that she had returned to Castleford, and recorded her deep regret that she could not call before leaving town, but that time was too short, although they had delayed their departure for a couple of days.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A note from Mrs. Ormonde next morning informed Katherine that she had returned to Castleford, and recorded her deep regret that she could not call before leaving town, but that time was too short, although they had delayed their departure for a couple of days.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A note from Mrs. Ormonde next morning informed Katherine that she had returned to Castleford, and recorded her deep regret that she could not call before leaving town, but that time was too short, although they had delayed their departure for a couple of days.
To recall to mind.
From this reading I remember when she would not let him inside her doors.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading A note from Mrs. Ormonde next morning informed Katherine that she had returned to Castleford, and recorded her deep regret that she could not call before leaving town, but that time was too short, although they had delayed their departure for a couple of days.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A note from Mrs. Ormonde next morning informed Katherine that she had returned to Castleford, and recorded her deep regret that she could not call before leaving town, but that time was too short, although they had delayed their departure for a couple of days.
brief or direct in expression
From this reading A note from Mrs. Ormonde next morning informed Katherine that she had returned to Castleford, and recorded her deep regret that she could not call before leaving town, but that time was too short, although they had delayed their departure for a couple of days.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading He is older and more abrupt than ever.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A note from Mrs. Ormonde next morning informed Katherine that she had returned to Castleford, and recorded her deep regret that she could not call before leaving town, but that time was too short, although they had delayed their departure for a couple of days.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading A note from Mrs. Ormonde next morning informed Katherine that she had returned to Castleford, and recorded her deep regret that she could not call before leaving town, but that time was too short, although they had delayed their departure for a couple of days.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A note from Mrs. Ormonde next morning informed Katherine that she had returned to Castleford, and recorded her deep regret that she could not call before leaving town, but that time was too short, although they had delayed their departure for a couple of days.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "We met Lord de Burgh at Lady Mary Vincent's; you can't think what a fuss she made about him.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading A note from Mrs. Ormonde next morning informed Katherine that she had returned to Castleford, and recorded her deep regret that she could not call before leaving town, but that time was too short, although they had delayed their departure for a couple of days.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A note from Mrs. Ormonde next morning informed Katherine that she had returned to Castleford, and recorded her deep regret that she could not call before leaving town, but that time was too short, although they had delayed their departure for a couple of days.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A note from Mrs. Ormonde next morning informed Katherine that she had returned to Castleford, and recorded her deep regret that she could not call before leaving town, but that time was too short, although they had delayed their departure for a couple of days.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A note from Mrs. Ormonde next morning informed Katherine that she had returned to Castleford, and recorded her deep regret that she could not call before leaving town, but that time was too short, although they had delayed their departure for a couple of days.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "We met Lord de Burgh at Lady Mary Vincent's; you can't think what a fuss she made about him.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A note from Mrs. Ormonde next morning informed Katherine that she had returned to Castleford, and recorded her deep regret that she could not call before leaving town, but that time was too short, although they had delayed their departure for a couple of days.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "We met Lord de Burgh at Lady Mary Vincent's; you can't think what a fuss she made about him.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "We met Lord de Burgh at Lady Mary Vincent's; you can't think what a fuss she made about him.
at the time that
From this reading I remember when she would not let him inside her doors.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading I remember when she would not let him inside her doors.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "We met Lord de Burgh at Lady Mary Vincent's; you can't think what a fuss she made about him.
