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Chapter V
SURPRISES. MR. Lanniere evidently had serious intentions, for he came unfashionably early. He fairly beamed on the young girl when he found her at home. Indeed, as she stood before him in her radiant youth, which her evening costume enhanced with a fine taste quickly recognized by his practised eyes, he very justly regarded her as better than anything which his million had purchased hitherto.
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any thing at all
From this reading “Indeed, as she stood before him in her radiant youth, which her evening costume enhanced with a fine taste quickly recognized by his practised eyes, he very justly regarded her as better than anything which his million had purchased hitherto.”
earlier than; in front of
From this reading “Indeed, as she stood before him in her radiant youth, which her evening costume enhanced with a fine taste quickly recognized by his practised eyes, he very justly regarded her as better than anything which his million had purchased hitherto.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Indeed, as she stood before him in her radiant youth, which her evening costume enhanced with a fine taste quickly recognized by his practised eyes, he very justly regarded her as better than anything which his million had purchased hitherto.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “He fairly beamed on the young girl when he found her at home.”
shining brightly
From this reading “Indeed, as she stood before him in her radiant youth, which her evening costume enhanced with a fine taste quickly recognized by his practised eyes, he very justly regarded her as better than anything which his million had purchased hitherto.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Indeed, as she stood before him in her radiant youth, which her evening costume enhanced with a fine taste quickly recognized by his practised eyes, he very justly regarded her as better than anything which his million had purchased hitherto.”
To perceive flavor through the mouth.
From this reading “Indeed, as she stood before him in her radiant youth, which her evening costume enhanced with a fine taste quickly recognized by his practised eyes, he very justly regarded her as better than anything which his million had purchased hitherto.”
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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 Indeed, as she stood before him in her radiant youth, which her evening costume enhanced with a fine taste quickly recognized by his practised eyes, he very justly regarded her as better than anything which his million had purchased hitherto.
any thing at all
From this reading Indeed, as she stood before him in her radiant youth, which her evening costume enhanced with a fine taste quickly recognized by his practised eyes, he very justly regarded her as better than anything which his million had purchased hitherto.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Indeed, as she stood before him in her radiant youth, which her evening costume enhanced with a fine taste quickly recognized by his practised eyes, he very justly regarded her as better than anything which his million had purchased hitherto.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He fairly beamed on the young girl when he found her at home.
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From this reading He fairly beamed on the young girl when he found her at home.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Indeed, as she stood before him in her radiant youth, which her evening costume enhanced with a fine taste quickly recognized by his practised eyes, he very justly regarded her as better than anything which his million had purchased hitherto.
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From this reading Indeed, as she stood before him in her radiant youth, which her evening costume enhanced with a fine taste quickly recognized by his practised eyes, he very justly regarded her as better than anything which his million had purchased hitherto.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Indeed, as she stood before him in her radiant youth, which her evening costume enhanced with a fine taste quickly recognized by his practised eyes, he very justly regarded her as better than anything which his million had purchased hitherto.
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From this reading Lanniere evidently had serious intentions, for he came unfashionably early.
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From this reading Indeed, as she stood before him in her radiant youth, which her evening costume enhanced with a fine taste quickly recognized by his practised eyes, he very justly regarded her as better than anything which his million had purchased hitherto.
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From this reading Lanniere evidently had serious intentions, for he came unfashionably early.
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From this reading Indeed, as she stood before him in her radiant youth, which her evening costume enhanced with a fine taste quickly recognized by his practised eyes, he very justly regarded her as better than anything which his million had purchased hitherto.
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From this reading Indeed, as she stood before him in her radiant youth, which her evening costume enhanced with a fine taste quickly recognized by his practised eyes, he very justly regarded her as better than anything which his million had purchased hitherto.
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From this reading Lanniere evidently had serious intentions, for he came unfashionably early.
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From this reading Indeed, as she stood before him in her radiant youth, which her evening costume enhanced with a fine taste quickly recognized by his practised eyes, he very justly regarded her as better than anything which his million had purchased hitherto.
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From this reading He fairly beamed on the young girl when he found her at home.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Indeed, as she stood before him in her radiant youth, which her evening costume enhanced with a fine taste quickly recognized by his practised eyes, he very justly regarded her as better than anything which his million had purchased hitherto.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Lanniere evidently had serious intentions, for he came unfashionably early.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading He fairly beamed on the young girl when he found her at home.
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From this reading He fairly beamed on the young girl when he found her at home.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Lanniere evidently had serious intentions, for he came unfashionably early.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Lanniere evidently had serious intentions, for he came unfashionably early.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading He fairly beamed on the young girl when he found her at home.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Indeed, as she stood before him in her radiant youth, which her evening costume enhanced with a fine taste quickly recognized by his practised eyes, he very justly regarded her as better than anything which his million had purchased hitherto.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Indeed, as she stood before him in her radiant youth, which her evening costume enhanced with a fine taste quickly recognized by his practised eyes, he very justly regarded her as better than anything which his million had purchased hitherto.
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From this reading Indeed, as she stood before him in her radiant youth, which her evening costume enhanced with a fine taste quickly recognized by his practised eyes, he very justly regarded her as better than anything which his million had purchased hitherto.
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From this reading He fairly beamed on the young girl when he found her at home.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Indeed, as she stood before him in her radiant youth, which her evening costume enhanced with a fine taste quickly recognized by his practised eyes, he very justly regarded her as better than anything which his million had purchased hitherto.
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From this reading Indeed, as she stood before him in her radiant youth, which her evening costume enhanced with a fine taste quickly recognized by his practised eyes, he very justly regarded her as better than anything which his million had purchased hitherto.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Lanniere evidently had serious intentions, for he came unfashionably early.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Indeed, as she stood before him in her radiant youth, which her evening costume enhanced with a fine taste quickly recognized by his practised eyes, he very justly regarded her as better than anything which his million had purchased hitherto.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Lanniere evidently had serious intentions, for he came unfashionably early.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Indeed, as she stood before him in her radiant youth, which her evening costume enhanced with a fine taste quickly recognized by his practised eyes, he very justly regarded her as better than anything which his million had purchased hitherto.
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From this reading MR.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He fairly beamed on the young girl when he found her at home.
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From this reading Indeed, as she stood before him in her radiant youth, which her evening costume enhanced with a fine taste quickly recognized by his practised eyes, he very justly regarded her as better than anything which his million had purchased hitherto.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Indeed, as she stood before him in her radiant youth, which her evening costume enhanced with a fine taste quickly recognized by his practised eyes, he very justly regarded her as better than anything which his million had purchased hitherto.
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From this reading Indeed, as she stood before him in her radiant youth, which her evening costume enhanced with a fine taste quickly recognized by his practised eyes, he very justly regarded her as better than anything which his million had purchased hitherto.
shining brightly
From this reading Indeed, as she stood before him in her radiant youth, which her evening costume enhanced with a fine taste quickly recognized by his practised eyes, he very justly regarded her as better than anything which his million had purchased hitherto.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Indeed, as she stood before him in her radiant youth, which her evening costume enhanced with a fine taste quickly recognized by his practised eyes, he very justly regarded her as better than anything which his million had purchased hitherto.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Indeed, as she stood before him in her radiant youth, which her evening costume enhanced with a fine taste quickly recognized by his practised eyes, he very justly regarded her as better than anything which his million had purchased hitherto.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Lanniere evidently had serious intentions, for he came unfashionably early.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Indeed, as she stood before him in her radiant youth, which her evening costume enhanced with a fine taste quickly recognized by his practised eyes, he very justly regarded her as better than anything which his million had purchased hitherto.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Indeed, as she stood before him in her radiant youth, which her evening costume enhanced with a fine taste quickly recognized by his practised eyes, he very justly regarded her as better than anything which his million had purchased hitherto.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading SURPRISES.
To perceive flavor through the mouth.
From this reading Indeed, as she stood before him in her radiant youth, which her evening costume enhanced with a fine taste quickly recognized by his practised eyes, he very justly regarded her as better than anything which his million had purchased hitherto.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Indeed, as she stood before him in her radiant youth, which her evening costume enhanced with a fine taste quickly recognized by his practised eyes, he very justly regarded her as better than anything which his million had purchased hitherto.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He fairly beamed on the young girl when he found her at home.
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From this reading Lanniere evidently had serious intentions, for he came unfashionably early.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Indeed, as she stood before him in her radiant youth, which her evening costume enhanced with a fine taste quickly recognized by his practised eyes, he very justly regarded her as better than anything which his million had purchased hitherto.
at the time that
From this reading He fairly beamed on the young girl when he found her at home.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Indeed, as she stood before him in her radiant youth, which her evening costume enhanced with a fine taste quickly recognized by his practised eyes, he very justly regarded her as better than anything which his million had purchased hitherto.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Indeed, as she stood before him in her radiant youth, which her evening costume enhanced with a fine taste quickly recognized by his practised eyes, he very justly regarded her as better than anything which his million had purchased hitherto.
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From this reading He fairly beamed on the young girl when he found her at home.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Indeed, as she stood before him in her radiant youth, which her evening costume enhanced with a fine taste quickly recognized by his practised eyes, he very justly regarded her as better than anything which his million had purchased hitherto.
