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Chapter VI
Gerald's Jealousy THE short December day was drawing to a close as the fast train from the west of England slowed into Paddington Station, and Mr. Bailey let down one of the windows of the compartment in which he and Angel were seated, and peered into the gloom without. "Now for bricks and mortar once more!" he exclaimed. "What a dense fog to be sure! It looks as though one could cut it with a knife! I scarcely fancy your father will be here to meet us on a night like this."
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the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading “It looks as though one could cut it with a knife!”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “I scarcely fancy your father will be here to meet us on a night like this."”
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading “Gerald's Jealousy THE short December day was drawing to a close as the fast train from the west of England slowed into Paddington Station, and Mr. Bailey let down one of the windows of the compartment in which he and Angel were seated, and peered into the gloom without.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"Now for bricks and mortar once more!" he exclaimed.”
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading “Gerald's Jealousy THE short December day was drawing to a close as the fast train from the west of England slowed into Paddington Station, and Mr. Bailey let down one of the windows of the compartment in which he and Angel were seated, and peered into the gloom without.”
brief or direct in expression
From this reading “Gerald's Jealousy THE short December day was drawing to a close as the fast train from the west of England slowed into Paddington Station, and Mr. Bailey let down one of the windows of the compartment in which he and Angel were seated, and peered into the gloom without.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"What a dense fog to be sure!”
in spite of the fact that
From this reading “It looks as though one could cut it with a knife!”
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading “Gerald's Jealousy THE short December day was drawing to a close as the fast train from the west of England slowed into Paddington Station, and Mr. Bailey let down one of the windows of the compartment in which he and Angel were seated, and peered into the gloom without.”
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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 Gerald's Jealousy THE short December day was drawing to a close as the fast train from the west of England slowed into Paddington Station, and Mr. Bailey let down one of the windows of the compartment in which he and Angel were seated, and peered into the gloom without.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Gerald's Jealousy THE short December day was drawing to a close as the fast train from the west of England slowed into Paddington Station, and Mr. Bailey let down one of the windows of the compartment in which he and Angel were seated, and peered into the gloom without.
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From this reading Gerald's Jealousy THE short December day was drawing to a close as the fast train from the west of England slowed into Paddington Station, and Mr. Bailey let down one of the windows of the compartment in which he and Angel were seated, and peered into the gloom without.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Gerald's Jealousy THE short December day was drawing to a close as the fast train from the west of England slowed into Paddington Station, and Mr. Bailey let down one of the windows of the compartment in which he and Angel were seated, and peered into the gloom without.
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From this reading Gerald's Jealousy THE short December day was drawing to a close as the fast train from the west of England slowed into Paddington Station, and Mr. Bailey let down one of the windows of the compartment in which he and Angel were seated, and peered into the gloom without.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "What a dense fog to be sure!
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From this reading "Now for bricks and mortar once more!" he exclaimed.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Gerald's Jealousy THE short December day was drawing to a close as the fast train from the west of England slowed into Paddington Station, and Mr. Bailey let down one of the windows of the compartment in which he and Angel were seated, and peered into the gloom without.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Gerald's Jealousy THE short December day was drawing to a close as the fast train from the west of England slowed into Paddington Station, and Mr. Bailey let down one of the windows of the compartment in which he and Angel were seated, and peered into the gloom without.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading It looks as though one could cut it with a knife!
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From this reading It looks as though one could cut it with a knife!
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Gerald's Jealousy THE short December day was drawing to a close as the fast train from the west of England slowed into Paddington Station, and Mr. Bailey let down one of the windows of the compartment in which he and Angel were seated, and peered into the gloom without.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Gerald's Jealousy THE short December day was drawing to a close as the fast train from the west of England slowed into Paddington Station, and Mr. Bailey let down one of the windows of the compartment in which he and Angel were seated, and peered into the gloom without.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "What a dense fog to be sure!
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Gerald's Jealousy THE short December day was drawing to a close as the fast train from the west of England slowed into Paddington Station, and Mr. Bailey let down one of the windows of the compartment in which he and Angel were seated, and peered into the gloom without.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Gerald's Jealousy THE short December day was drawing to a close as the fast train from the west of England slowed into Paddington Station, and Mr. Bailey let down one of the windows of the compartment in which he and Angel were seated, and peered into the gloom without.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Gerald's Jealousy THE short December day was drawing to a close as the fast train from the west of England slowed into Paddington Station, and Mr. Bailey let down one of the windows of the compartment in which he and Angel were seated, and peered into the gloom without.
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From this reading "Now for bricks and mortar once more!" he exclaimed.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I scarcely fancy your father will be here to meet us on a night like this."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Gerald's Jealousy THE short December day was drawing to a close as the fast train from the west of England slowed into Paddington Station, and Mr. Bailey let down one of the windows of the compartment in which he and Angel were seated, and peered into the gloom without.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I scarcely fancy your father will be here to meet us on a night like this."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "What a dense fog to be sure!
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "Now for bricks and mortar once more!" he exclaimed.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Gerald's Jealousy THE short December day was drawing to a close as the fast train from the west of England slowed into Paddington Station, and Mr. Bailey let down one of the windows of the compartment in which he and Angel were seated, and peered into the gloom without.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Gerald's Jealousy THE short December day was drawing to a close as the fast train from the west of England slowed into Paddington Station, and Mr. Bailey let down one of the windows of the compartment in which he and Angel were seated, and peered into the gloom without.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Gerald's Jealousy THE short December day was drawing to a close as the fast train from the west of England slowed into Paddington Station, and Mr. Bailey let down one of the windows of the compartment in which he and Angel were seated, and peered into the gloom without.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Gerald's Jealousy THE short December day was drawing to a close as the fast train from the west of England slowed into Paddington Station, and Mr. Bailey let down one of the windows of the compartment in which he and Angel were seated, and peered into the gloom without.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading I scarcely fancy your father will be here to meet us on a night like this."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I scarcely fancy your father will be here to meet us on a night like this."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Gerald's Jealousy THE short December day was drawing to a close as the fast train from the west of England slowed into Paddington Station, and Mr. Bailey let down one of the windows of the compartment in which he and Angel were seated, and peered into the gloom without.
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Gerald's Jealousy THE short December day was drawing to a close as the fast train from the west of England slowed into Paddington Station, and Mr. Bailey let down one of the windows of the compartment in which he and Angel were seated, and peered into the gloom without.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It looks as though one could cut it with a knife!
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Gerald's Jealousy THE short December day was drawing to a close as the fast train from the west of England slowed into Paddington Station, and Mr. Bailey let down one of the windows of the compartment in which he and Angel were seated, and peered into the gloom without.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It looks as though one could cut it with a knife!
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading Gerald's Jealousy THE short December day was drawing to a close as the fast train from the west of England slowed into Paddington Station, and Mr. Bailey let down one of the windows of the compartment in which he and Angel were seated, and peered into the gloom without.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I scarcely fancy your father will be here to meet us on a night like this."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It looks as though one could cut it with a knife!
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I scarcely fancy your father will be here to meet us on a night like this."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Now for bricks and mortar once more!" he exclaimed.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Now for bricks and mortar once more!" he exclaimed.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Gerald's Jealousy THE short December day was drawing to a close as the fast train from the west of England slowed into Paddington Station, and Mr. Bailey let down one of the windows of the compartment in which he and Angel were seated, and peered into the gloom without.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I scarcely fancy your father will be here to meet us on a night like this."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Now for bricks and mortar once more!" he exclaimed.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Gerald's Jealousy THE short December day was drawing to a close as the fast train from the west of England slowed into Paddington Station, and Mr. Bailey let down one of the windows of the compartment in which he and Angel were seated, and peered into the gloom without.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading I scarcely fancy your father will be here to meet us on a night like this."
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From this reading "Now for bricks and mortar once more!" he exclaimed.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Gerald's Jealousy THE short December day was drawing to a close as the fast train from the west of England slowed into Paddington Station, and Mr. Bailey let down one of the windows of the compartment in which he and Angel were seated, and peered into the gloom without.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Gerald's Jealousy THE short December day was drawing to a close as the fast train from the west of England slowed into Paddington Station, and Mr. Bailey let down one of the windows of the compartment in which he and Angel were seated, and peered into the gloom without.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Gerald's Jealousy THE short December day was drawing to a close as the fast train from the west of England slowed into Paddington Station, and Mr. Bailey let down one of the windows of the compartment in which he and Angel were seated, and peered into the gloom without.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I scarcely fancy your father will be here to meet us on a night like this."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Gerald's Jealousy THE short December day was drawing to a close as the fast train from the west of England slowed into Paddington Station, and Mr. Bailey let down one of the windows of the compartment in which he and Angel were seated, and peered into the gloom without.
brief or direct in expression
From this reading Gerald's Jealousy THE short December day was drawing to a close as the fast train from the west of England slowed into Paddington Station, and Mr. Bailey let down one of the windows of the compartment in which he and Angel were seated, and peered into the gloom without.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Gerald's Jealousy THE short December day was drawing to a close as the fast train from the west of England slowed into Paddington Station, and Mr. Bailey let down one of the windows of the compartment in which he and Angel were seated, and peered into the gloom without.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Gerald's Jealousy THE short December day was drawing to a close as the fast train from the west of England slowed into Paddington Station, and Mr. Bailey let down one of the windows of the compartment in which he and Angel were seated, and peered into the gloom without.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "What a dense fog to be sure!
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Gerald's Jealousy THE short December day was drawing to a close as the fast train from the west of England slowed into Paddington Station, and Mr. Bailey let down one of the windows of the compartment in which he and Angel were seated, and peered into the gloom without.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading I scarcely fancy your father will be here to meet us on a night like this."
in spite of the fact that
From this reading It looks as though one could cut it with a knife!
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Gerald's Jealousy THE short December day was drawing to a close as the fast train from the west of England slowed into Paddington Station, and Mr. Bailey let down one of the windows of the compartment in which he and Angel were seated, and peered into the gloom without.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Gerald's Jealousy THE short December day was drawing to a close as the fast train from the west of England slowed into Paddington Station, and Mr. Bailey let down one of the windows of the compartment in which he and Angel were seated, and peered into the gloom without.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I scarcely fancy your father will be here to meet us on a night like this."
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Gerald's Jealousy THE short December day was drawing to a close as the fast train from the west of England slowed into Paddington Station, and Mr. Bailey let down one of the windows of the compartment in which he and Angel were seated, and peered into the gloom without.
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Gerald's Jealousy THE short December day was drawing to a close as the fast train from the west of England slowed into Paddington Station, and Mr. Bailey let down one of the windows of the compartment in which he and Angel were seated, and peered into the gloom without.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Gerald's Jealousy THE short December day was drawing to a close as the fast train from the west of England slowed into Paddington Station, and Mr. Bailey let down one of the windows of the compartment in which he and Angel were seated, and peered into the gloom without.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "What a dense fog to be sure!
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Gerald's Jealousy THE short December day was drawing to a close as the fast train from the west of England slowed into Paddington Station, and Mr. Bailey let down one of the windows of the compartment in which he and Angel were seated, and peered into the gloom without.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading I scarcely fancy your father will be here to meet us on a night like this."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Gerald's Jealousy THE short December day was drawing to a close as the fast train from the west of England slowed into Paddington Station, and Mr. Bailey let down one of the windows of the compartment in which he and Angel were seated, and peered into the gloom without.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It looks as though one could cut it with a knife!
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Gerald's Jealousy THE short December day was drawing to a close as the fast train from the west of England slowed into Paddington Station, and Mr. Bailey let down one of the windows of the compartment in which he and Angel were seated, and peered into the gloom without.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading I scarcely fancy your father will be here to meet us on a night like this."
