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Chapter IV
LUCY BLANTYRE AT THE CLERGY-HOUSE Lucy Blantyre left Scarning Court on Thursday morning. James Poyntz travelled up to town with her. She was to go home to Park Lane for an hour or two, make one of the guests at a lunch party with Lady Linquest, and then, in the afternoon, drive down to Hornham. She was alone in a first-class carriage with James during the whole of the journey to London. The last three days had marked a stage in their intercourse.
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a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “She was to go home to Park Lane for an hour or two, make one of the guests at a lunch party with Lady Linquest, and then, in the afternoon, drive down to Hornham.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “She was alone in a first-class carriage with James during the whole of the journey to London.”
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading “She was alone in a first-class carriage with James during the whole of the journey to London.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “She was alone in a first-class carriage with James during the whole of the journey to London.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “The last three days had marked a stage in their intercourse.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “LUCY BLANTYRE AT THE CLERGY-HOUSE Lucy Blantyre left Scarning Court on Thursday morning.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “She was to go home to Park Lane for an hour or two, make one of the guests at a lunch party with Lady Linquest, and then, in the afternoon, drive down to Hornham.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “LUCY BLANTYRE AT THE CLERGY-HOUSE Lucy Blantyre left Scarning Court on Thursday morning.”
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading “She was to go home to Park Lane for an hour or two, make one of the guests at a lunch party with Lady Linquest, and then, in the afternoon, drive down to Hornham.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “She was to go home to Park Lane for an hour or two, make one of the guests at a lunch party with Lady Linquest, and then, in the afternoon, drive down to Hornham.”
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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 She was to go home to Park Lane for an hour or two, make one of the guests at a lunch party with Lady Linquest, and then, in the afternoon, drive down to Hornham.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading She was to go home to Park Lane for an hour or two, make one of the guests at a lunch party with Lady Linquest, and then, in the afternoon, drive down to Hornham.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading She was alone in a first-class carriage with James during the whole of the journey to London.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading She was to go home to Park Lane for an hour or two, make one of the guests at a lunch party with Lady Linquest, and then, in the afternoon, drive down to Hornham.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She was to go home to Park Lane for an hour or two, make one of the guests at a lunch party with Lady Linquest, and then, in the afternoon, drive down to Hornham.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading LUCY BLANTYRE AT THE CLERGY-HOUSE Lucy Blantyre left Scarning Court on Thursday morning.
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From this reading LUCY BLANTYRE AT THE CLERGY-HOUSE Lucy Blantyre left Scarning Court on Thursday morning.
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From this reading She was alone in a first-class carriage with James during the whole of the journey to London.
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From this reading LUCY BLANTYRE AT THE CLERGY-HOUSE Lucy Blantyre left Scarning Court on Thursday morning.
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From this reading LUCY BLANTYRE AT THE CLERGY-HOUSE Lucy Blantyre left Scarning Court on Thursday morning.
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From this reading The last three days had marked a stage in their intercourse.
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From this reading She was to go home to Park Lane for an hour or two, make one of the guests at a lunch party with Lady Linquest, and then, in the afternoon, drive down to Hornham.
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From this reading She was to go home to Park Lane for an hour or two, make one of the guests at a lunch party with Lady Linquest, and then, in the afternoon, drive down to Hornham.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading She was alone in a first-class carriage with James during the whole of the journey to London.
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From this reading She was alone in a first-class carriage with James during the whole of the journey to London.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading She was to go home to Park Lane for an hour or two, make one of the guests at a lunch party with Lady Linquest, and then, in the afternoon, drive down to Hornham.
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From this reading She was to go home to Park Lane for an hour or two, make one of the guests at a lunch party with Lady Linquest, and then, in the afternoon, drive down to Hornham.
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From this reading She was to go home to Park Lane for an hour or two, make one of the guests at a lunch party with Lady Linquest, and then, in the afternoon, drive down to Hornham.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The last three days had marked a stage in their intercourse.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading James Poyntz travelled up to town with her.
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From this reading She was to go home to Park Lane for an hour or two, make one of the guests at a lunch party with Lady Linquest, and then, in the afternoon, drive down to Hornham.
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From this reading She was to go home to Park Lane for an hour or two, make one of the guests at a lunch party with Lady Linquest, and then, in the afternoon, drive down to Hornham.
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From this reading She was to go home to Park Lane for an hour or two, make one of the guests at a lunch party with Lady Linquest, and then, in the afternoon, drive down to Hornham.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading She was to go home to Park Lane for an hour or two, make one of the guests at a lunch party with Lady Linquest, and then, in the afternoon, drive down to Hornham.
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From this reading The last three days had marked a stage in their intercourse.
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From this reading James Poyntz travelled up to town with her.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading She was alone in a first-class carriage with James during the whole of the journey to London.
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From this reading She was to go home to Park Lane for an hour or two, make one of the guests at a lunch party with Lady Linquest, and then, in the afternoon, drive down to Hornham.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She was to go home to Park Lane for an hour or two, make one of the guests at a lunch party with Lady Linquest, and then, in the afternoon, drive down to Hornham.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading The last three days had marked a stage in their intercourse.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading LUCY BLANTYRE AT THE CLERGY-HOUSE Lucy Blantyre left Scarning Court on Thursday morning.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She was to go home to Park Lane for an hour or two, make one of the guests at a lunch party with Lady Linquest, and then, in the afternoon, drive down to Hornham.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She was alone in a first-class carriage with James during the whole of the journey to London.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading LUCY BLANTYRE AT THE CLERGY-HOUSE Lucy Blantyre left Scarning Court on Thursday morning.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She was to go home to Park Lane for an hour or two, make one of the guests at a lunch party with Lady Linquest, and then, in the afternoon, drive down to Hornham.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading She was to go home to Park Lane for an hour or two, make one of the guests at a lunch party with Lady Linquest, and then, in the afternoon, drive down to Hornham.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The last three days had marked a stage in their intercourse.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading LUCY BLANTYRE AT THE CLERGY-HOUSE Lucy Blantyre left Scarning Court on Thursday morning.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading She was to go home to Park Lane for an hour or two, make one of the guests at a lunch party with Lady Linquest, and then, in the afternoon, drive down to Hornham.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading LUCY BLANTYRE AT THE CLERGY-HOUSE Lucy Blantyre left Scarning Court on Thursday morning.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading She was to go home to Park Lane for an hour or two, make one of the guests at a lunch party with Lady Linquest, and then, in the afternoon, drive down to Hornham.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading She was to go home to Park Lane for an hour or two, make one of the guests at a lunch party with Lady Linquest, and then, in the afternoon, drive down to Hornham.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She was to go home to Park Lane for an hour or two, make one of the guests at a lunch party with Lady Linquest, and then, in the afternoon, drive down to Hornham.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading She was to go home to Park Lane for an hour or two, make one of the guests at a lunch party with Lady Linquest, and then, in the afternoon, drive down to Hornham.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading James Poyntz travelled up to town with her.
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From this reading LUCY BLANTYRE AT THE CLERGY-HOUSE Lucy Blantyre left Scarning Court on Thursday morning.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She was to go home to Park Lane for an hour or two, make one of the guests at a lunch party with Lady Linquest, and then, in the afternoon, drive down to Hornham.
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From this reading The last three days had marked a stage in their intercourse.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading LUCY BLANTYRE AT THE CLERGY-HOUSE Lucy Blantyre left Scarning Court on Thursday morning.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The last three days had marked a stage in their intercourse.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She was to go home to Park Lane for an hour or two, make one of the guests at a lunch party with Lady Linquest, and then, in the afternoon, drive down to Hornham.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The last three days had marked a stage in their intercourse.
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From this reading LUCY BLANTYRE AT THE CLERGY-HOUSE Lucy Blantyre left Scarning Court on Thursday morning.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading James Poyntz travelled up to town with her.
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From this reading James Poyntz travelled up to town with her.
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From this reading James Poyntz travelled up to town with her.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She was to go home to Park Lane for an hour or two, make one of the guests at a lunch party with Lady Linquest, and then, in the afternoon, drive down to Hornham.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading James Poyntz travelled up to town with her.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She was to go home to Park Lane for an hour or two, make one of the guests at a lunch party with Lady Linquest, and then, in the afternoon, drive down to Hornham.
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From this reading She was alone in a first-class carriage with James during the whole of the journey to London.
in the company of; together with
From this reading James Poyntz travelled up to town with her.
