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Chapter XXVII
LIKE A BOLT FROM THE BLUE Delaying only long enough to deposit his suit-case at his lodgings, and neglecting the luncheon which he felt he could relish, Garrison posted off to Eighteenth Street with all possible haste. The house he found at the number supplied by Dorothy was an old-time residence, with sky-scrapers looming about it. A pale woman met him at the door. "Miss Root--is Miss Root in, please?" he said. "I'd like to see her."
Oxford-style entry order: headword, part of speech, US IPA, concise definition, contextual example, audio, and collocations from this reading.
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading “The house he found at the number supplied by Dorothy was an old-time residence, with sky-scrapers looming about it.”
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading “LIKE A BOLT FROM THE BLUE Delaying only long enough to deposit his suit-case at his lodgings, and neglecting the luncheon which he felt he could relish, Garrison posted off to Eighteenth Street with all possible haste.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “The house he found at the number supplied by Dorothy was an old-time residence, with sky-scrapers looming about it.”
a group stationed to defend a place
From this reading “LIKE A BOLT FROM THE BLUE Delaying only long enough to deposit his suit-case at his lodgings, and neglecting the luncheon which he felt he could relish, Garrison posted off to Eighteenth Street with all possible haste.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “LIKE A BOLT FROM THE BLUE Delaying only long enough to deposit his suit-case at his lodgings, and neglecting the luncheon which he felt he could relish, Garrison posted off to Eighteenth Street with all possible haste.”
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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 LIKE A BOLT FROM THE BLUE Delaying only long enough to deposit his suit-case at his lodgings, and neglecting the luncheon which he felt he could relish, Garrison posted off to Eighteenth Street with all possible haste.
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading The house he found at the number supplied by Dorothy was an old-time residence, with sky-scrapers looming about it.
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From this reading LIKE A BOLT FROM THE BLUE Delaying only long enough to deposit his suit-case at his lodgings, and neglecting the luncheon which he felt he could relish, Garrison posted off to Eighteenth Street with all possible haste.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The house he found at the number supplied by Dorothy was an old-time residence, with sky-scrapers looming about it.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading LIKE A BOLT FROM THE BLUE Delaying only long enough to deposit his suit-case at his lodgings, and neglecting the luncheon which he felt he could relish, Garrison posted off to Eighteenth Street with all possible haste.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading LIKE A BOLT FROM THE BLUE Delaying only long enough to deposit his suit-case at his lodgings, and neglecting the luncheon which he felt he could relish, Garrison posted off to Eighteenth Street with all possible haste.
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From this reading LIKE A BOLT FROM THE BLUE Delaying only long enough to deposit his suit-case at his lodgings, and neglecting the luncheon which he felt he could relish, Garrison posted off to Eighteenth Street with all possible haste.
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From this reading LIKE A BOLT FROM THE BLUE Delaying only long enough to deposit his suit-case at his lodgings, and neglecting the luncheon which he felt he could relish, Garrison posted off to Eighteenth Street with all possible haste.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The house he found at the number supplied by Dorothy was an old-time residence, with sky-scrapers looming about it.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading LIKE A BOLT FROM THE BLUE Delaying only long enough to deposit his suit-case at his lodgings, and neglecting the luncheon which he felt he could relish, Garrison posted off to Eighteenth Street with all possible haste.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading LIKE A BOLT FROM THE BLUE Delaying only long enough to deposit his suit-case at his lodgings, and neglecting the luncheon which he felt he could relish, Garrison posted off to Eighteenth Street with all possible haste.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading LIKE A BOLT FROM THE BLUE Delaying only long enough to deposit his suit-case at his lodgings, and neglecting the luncheon which he felt he could relish, Garrison posted off to Eighteenth Street with all possible haste.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A pale woman met him at the door.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The house he found at the number supplied by Dorothy was an old-time residence, with sky-scrapers looming about it.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading LIKE A BOLT FROM THE BLUE Delaying only long enough to deposit his suit-case at his lodgings, and neglecting the luncheon which he felt he could relish, Garrison posted off to Eighteenth Street with all possible haste.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading LIKE A BOLT FROM THE BLUE Delaying only long enough to deposit his suit-case at his lodgings, and neglecting the luncheon which he felt he could relish, Garrison posted off to Eighteenth Street with all possible haste.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading LIKE A BOLT FROM THE BLUE Delaying only long enough to deposit his suit-case at his lodgings, and neglecting the luncheon which he felt he could relish, Garrison posted off to Eighteenth Street with all possible haste.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading The house he found at the number supplied by Dorothy was an old-time residence, with sky-scrapers looming about it.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading LIKE A BOLT FROM THE BLUE Delaying only long enough to deposit his suit-case at his lodgings, and neglecting the luncheon which he felt he could relish, Garrison posted off to Eighteenth Street with all possible haste.
a group stationed to defend a place
From this reading LIKE A BOLT FROM THE BLUE Delaying only long enough to deposit his suit-case at his lodgings, and neglecting the luncheon which he felt he could relish, Garrison posted off to Eighteenth Street with all possible haste.
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From this reading LIKE A BOLT FROM THE BLUE Delaying only long enough to deposit his suit-case at his lodgings, and neglecting the luncheon which he felt he could relish, Garrison posted off to Eighteenth Street with all possible haste.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading LIKE A BOLT FROM THE BLUE Delaying only long enough to deposit his suit-case at his lodgings, and neglecting the luncheon which he felt he could relish, Garrison posted off to Eighteenth Street with all possible haste.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "I'd like to see her."
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading A pale woman met him at the door.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading LIKE A BOLT FROM THE BLUE Delaying only long enough to deposit his suit-case at his lodgings, and neglecting the luncheon which he felt he could relish, Garrison posted off to Eighteenth Street with all possible haste.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The house he found at the number supplied by Dorothy was an old-time residence, with sky-scrapers looming about it.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I'd like to see her."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Miss Root--is Miss Root in, please?" he said.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Miss Root--is Miss Root in, please?" he said.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The house he found at the number supplied by Dorothy was an old-time residence, with sky-scrapers looming about it.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading LIKE A BOLT FROM THE BLUE Delaying only long enough to deposit his suit-case at his lodgings, and neglecting the luncheon which he felt he could relish, Garrison posted off to Eighteenth Street with all possible haste.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading LIKE A BOLT FROM THE BLUE Delaying only long enough to deposit his suit-case at his lodgings, and neglecting the luncheon which he felt he could relish, Garrison posted off to Eighteenth Street with all possible haste.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading LIKE A BOLT FROM THE BLUE Delaying only long enough to deposit his suit-case at his lodgings, and neglecting the luncheon which he felt he could relish, Garrison posted off to Eighteenth Street with all possible haste.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The house he found at the number supplied by Dorothy was an old-time residence, with sky-scrapers looming about it.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading LIKE A BOLT FROM THE BLUE Delaying only long enough to deposit his suit-case at his lodgings, and neglecting the luncheon which he felt he could relish, Garrison posted off to Eighteenth Street with all possible haste.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A pale woman met him at the door.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Miss Root--is Miss Root in, please?" he said.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading LIKE A BOLT FROM THE BLUE Delaying only long enough to deposit his suit-case at his lodgings, and neglecting the luncheon which he felt he could relish, Garrison posted off to Eighteenth Street with all possible haste.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The house he found at the number supplied by Dorothy was an old-time residence, with sky-scrapers looming about it.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading LIKE A BOLT FROM THE BLUE Delaying only long enough to deposit his suit-case at his lodgings, and neglecting the luncheon which he felt he could relish, Garrison posted off to Eighteenth Street with all possible haste.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The house he found at the number supplied by Dorothy was an old-time residence, with sky-scrapers looming about it.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading LIKE A BOLT FROM THE BLUE Delaying only long enough to deposit his suit-case at his lodgings, and neglecting the luncheon which he felt he could relish, Garrison posted off to Eighteenth Street with all possible haste.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A pale woman met him at the door.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Miss Root--is Miss Root in, please?" he said.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading LIKE A BOLT FROM THE BLUE Delaying only long enough to deposit his suit-case at his lodgings, and neglecting the luncheon which he felt he could relish, Garrison posted off to Eighteenth Street with all possible haste.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading LIKE A BOLT FROM THE BLUE Delaying only long enough to deposit his suit-case at his lodgings, and neglecting the luncheon which he felt he could relish, Garrison posted off to Eighteenth Street with all possible haste.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading LIKE A BOLT FROM THE BLUE Delaying only long enough to deposit his suit-case at his lodgings, and neglecting the luncheon which he felt he could relish, Garrison posted off to Eighteenth Street with all possible haste.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The house he found at the number supplied by Dorothy was an old-time residence, with sky-scrapers looming about it.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Miss Root--is Miss Root in, please?" he said.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Miss Root--is Miss Root in, please?" he said.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I'd like to see her."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The house he found at the number supplied by Dorothy was an old-time residence, with sky-scrapers looming about it.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading LIKE A BOLT FROM THE BLUE Delaying only long enough to deposit his suit-case at his lodgings, and neglecting the luncheon which he felt he could relish, Garrison posted off to Eighteenth Street with all possible haste.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading LIKE A BOLT FROM THE BLUE Delaying only long enough to deposit his suit-case at his lodgings, and neglecting the luncheon which he felt he could relish, Garrison posted off to Eighteenth Street with all possible haste.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The house he found at the number supplied by Dorothy was an old-time residence, with sky-scrapers looming about it.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading LIKE A BOLT FROM THE BLUE Delaying only long enough to deposit his suit-case at his lodgings, and neglecting the luncheon which he felt he could relish, Garrison posted off to Eighteenth Street with all possible haste.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading LIKE A BOLT FROM THE BLUE Delaying only long enough to deposit his suit-case at his lodgings, and neglecting the luncheon which he felt he could relish, Garrison posted off to Eighteenth Street with all possible haste.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The house he found at the number supplied by Dorothy was an old-time residence, with sky-scrapers looming about it.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading LIKE A BOLT FROM THE BLUE Delaying only long enough to deposit his suit-case at his lodgings, and neglecting the luncheon which he felt he could relish, Garrison posted off to Eighteenth Street with all possible haste.
in the company of; together with
From this reading LIKE A BOLT FROM THE BLUE Delaying only long enough to deposit his suit-case at his lodgings, and neglecting the luncheon which he felt he could relish, Garrison posted off to Eighteenth Street with all possible haste.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A pale woman met him at the door.
