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Chapter XXX
AT THE BALL. "I like Madame Vanira," said the Countess of Lanswell, a few days after the introduction. "She is not only the most gifted singer of the present day, but she is an uncommon type of woman. Who or what was she?" My lady was seated in her own drawing-room in the midst of a circle of morning callers.
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later than; following
From this reading “"I like Madame Vanira," said the Countess of Lanswell, a few days after the introduction.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “My lady was seated in her own drawing-room in the midst of a circle of morning callers.”
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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 "I like Madame Vanira," said the Countess of Lanswell, a few days after the introduction.
later than; following
From this reading "I like Madame Vanira," said the Countess of Lanswell, a few days after the introduction.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "She is not only the most gifted singer of the present day, but she is an uncommon type of woman.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading AT THE BALL.
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From this reading AT THE BALL.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "She is not only the most gifted singer of the present day, but she is an uncommon type of woman.
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From this reading My lady was seated in her own drawing-room in the midst of a circle of morning callers.
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From this reading My lady was seated in her own drawing-room in the midst of a circle of morning callers.
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From this reading "I like Madame Vanira," said the Countess of Lanswell, a few days after the introduction.
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From this reading "She is not only the most gifted singer of the present day, but she is an uncommon type of woman.
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From this reading "I like Madame Vanira," said the Countess of Lanswell, a few days after the introduction.
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From this reading My lady was seated in her own drawing-room in the midst of a circle of morning callers.
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From this reading "I like Madame Vanira," said the Countess of Lanswell, a few days after the introduction.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "She is not only the most gifted singer of the present day, but she is an uncommon type of woman.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading My lady was seated in her own drawing-room in the midst of a circle of morning callers.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I like Madame Vanira," said the Countess of Lanswell, a few days after the introduction.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading My lady was seated in her own drawing-room in the midst of a circle of morning callers.
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From this reading "I like Madame Vanira," said the Countess of Lanswell, a few days after the introduction.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "She is not only the most gifted singer of the present day, but she is an uncommon type of woman.
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From this reading My lady was seated in her own drawing-room in the midst of a circle of morning callers.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I like Madame Vanira," said the Countess of Lanswell, a few days after the introduction.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I like Madame Vanira," said the Countess of Lanswell, a few days after the introduction.
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From this reading "I like Madame Vanira," said the Countess of Lanswell, a few days after the introduction.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading My lady was seated in her own drawing-room in the midst of a circle of morning callers.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading My lady was seated in her own drawing-room in the midst of a circle of morning callers.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "She is not only the most gifted singer of the present day, but she is an uncommon type of woman.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading My lady was seated in her own drawing-room in the midst of a circle of morning callers.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "She is not only the most gifted singer of the present day, but she is an uncommon type of woman.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "I like Madame Vanira," said the Countess of Lanswell, a few days after the introduction.
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From this reading "She is not only the most gifted singer of the present day, but she is an uncommon type of woman.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Who or what was she?"
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From this reading My lady was seated in her own drawing-room in the midst of a circle of morning callers.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "She is not only the most gifted singer of the present day, but she is an uncommon type of woman.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I like Madame Vanira," said the Countess of Lanswell, a few days after the introduction.
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From this reading My lady was seated in her own drawing-room in the midst of a circle of morning callers.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "She is not only the most gifted singer of the present day, but she is an uncommon type of woman.
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From this reading "She is not only the most gifted singer of the present day, but she is an uncommon type of woman.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AT THE BALL.
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From this reading "She is not only the most gifted singer of the present day, but she is an uncommon type of woman.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "She is not only the most gifted singer of the present day, but she is an uncommon type of woman.
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From this reading "I like Madame Vanira," said the Countess of Lanswell, a few days after the introduction.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Who or what was she?"
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Who or what was she?"
which person or people
From this reading Who or what was she?"
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From this reading "She is not only the most gifted singer of the present day, but she is an uncommon type of woman.
