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Chapter XXI
While Stafford was dressing for dinner that night, and wondering whether even if he should get an opportunity of speaking to his father, it would be wise to tell him of Ida, Howard knocked at the door. Stafford told him to come in, and sent Measom away, and Howard, who was already dressed, sank into an easy-chair and surveyed his friend with bland approval. "A white tie to-night, Staff? Anything on?" "Yes; there is a dance," replied Stafford, rather absently.
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an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Stafford told him to come in, and sent Measom away, and Howard, who was already dressed, sank into an easy-chair and surveyed his friend with bland approval.”
any thing at all
From this reading “Anything on?"”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Stafford told him to come in, and sent Measom away, and Howard, who was already dressed, sank into an easy-chair and surveyed his friend with bland approval.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “While Stafford was dressing for dinner that night, and wondering whether even if he should get an opportunity of speaking to his father, it would be wise to tell him of Ida, Howard knocked at the door.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"Yes; there is a dance," replied Stafford, rather absently.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “While Stafford was dressing for dinner that night, and wondering whether even if he should get an opportunity of speaking to his father, it would be wise to tell him of Ida, Howard knocked at the door.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Stafford told him to come in, and sent Measom away, and Howard, who was already dressed, sank into an easy-chair and surveyed his friend with bland approval.”
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading “While Stafford was dressing for dinner that night, and wondering whether even if he should get an opportunity of speaking to his father, it would be wise to tell him of Ida, Howard knocked at the door.”
during the time that
From this reading “While Stafford was dressing for dinner that night, and wondering whether even if he should get an opportunity of speaking to his father, it would be wise to tell him of Ida, Howard knocked at the door.”
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading “While Stafford was dressing for dinner that night, and wondering whether even if he should get an opportunity of speaking to his father, it would be wise to tell him of Ida, Howard knocked at the door.”
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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 "A white tie to-night, Staff?
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From this reading "Yes; there is a dance," replied Stafford, rather absently.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Stafford told him to come in, and sent Measom away, and Howard, who was already dressed, sank into an easy-chair and surveyed his friend with bland approval.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading While Stafford was dressing for dinner that night, and wondering whether even if he should get an opportunity of speaking to his father, it would be wise to tell him of Ida, Howard knocked at the door.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading While Stafford was dressing for dinner that night, and wondering whether even if he should get an opportunity of speaking to his father, it would be wise to tell him of Ida, Howard knocked at the door.
any thing at all
From this reading Anything on?"
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From this reading Stafford told him to come in, and sent Measom away, and Howard, who was already dressed, sank into an easy-chair and surveyed his friend with bland approval.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading While Stafford was dressing for dinner that night, and wondering whether even if he should get an opportunity of speaking to his father, it would be wise to tell him of Ida, Howard knocked at the door.
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From this reading Stafford told him to come in, and sent Measom away, and Howard, who was already dressed, sank into an easy-chair and surveyed his friend with bland approval.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading While Stafford was dressing for dinner that night, and wondering whether even if he should get an opportunity of speaking to his father, it would be wise to tell him of Ida, Howard knocked at the door.
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From this reading Stafford told him to come in, and sent Measom away, and Howard, who was already dressed, sank into an easy-chair and surveyed his friend with bland approval.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Stafford told him to come in, and sent Measom away, and Howard, who was already dressed, sank into an easy-chair and surveyed his friend with bland approval.
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From this reading "Yes; there is a dance," replied Stafford, rather absently.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading While Stafford was dressing for dinner that night, and wondering whether even if he should get an opportunity of speaking to his father, it would be wise to tell him of Ida, Howard knocked at the door.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading While Stafford was dressing for dinner that night, and wondering whether even if he should get an opportunity of speaking to his father, it would be wise to tell him of Ida, Howard knocked at the door.
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From this reading Stafford told him to come in, and sent Measom away, and Howard, who was already dressed, sank into an easy-chair and surveyed his friend with bland approval.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading While Stafford was dressing for dinner that night, and wondering whether even if he should get an opportunity of speaking to his father, it would be wise to tell him of Ida, Howard knocked at the door.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Stafford told him to come in, and sent Measom away, and Howard, who was already dressed, sank into an easy-chair and surveyed his friend with bland approval.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading While Stafford was dressing for dinner that night, and wondering whether even if he should get an opportunity of speaking to his father, it would be wise to tell him of Ida, Howard knocked at the door.
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From this reading While Stafford was dressing for dinner that night, and wondering whether even if he should get an opportunity of speaking to his father, it would be wise to tell him of Ida, Howard knocked at the door.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading While Stafford was dressing for dinner that night, and wondering whether even if he should get an opportunity of speaking to his father, it would be wise to tell him of Ida, Howard knocked at the door.
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From this reading Stafford told him to come in, and sent Measom away, and Howard, who was already dressed, sank into an easy-chair and surveyed his friend with bland approval.
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From this reading While Stafford was dressing for dinner that night, and wondering whether even if he should get an opportunity of speaking to his father, it would be wise to tell him of Ida, Howard knocked at the door.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading While Stafford was dressing for dinner that night, and wondering whether even if he should get an opportunity of speaking to his father, it would be wise to tell him of Ida, Howard knocked at the door.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading While Stafford was dressing for dinner that night, and wondering whether even if he should get an opportunity of speaking to his father, it would be wise to tell him of Ida, Howard knocked at the door.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading While Stafford was dressing for dinner that night, and wondering whether even if he should get an opportunity of speaking to his father, it would be wise to tell him of Ida, Howard knocked at the door.
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From this reading While Stafford was dressing for dinner that night, and wondering whether even if he should get an opportunity of speaking to his father, it would be wise to tell him of Ida, Howard knocked at the door.
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From this reading While Stafford was dressing for dinner that night, and wondering whether even if he should get an opportunity of speaking to his father, it would be wise to tell him of Ida, Howard knocked at the door.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading While Stafford was dressing for dinner that night, and wondering whether even if he should get an opportunity of speaking to his father, it would be wise to tell him of Ida, Howard knocked at the door.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Stafford told him to come in, and sent Measom away, and Howard, who was already dressed, sank into an easy-chair and surveyed his friend with bland approval.
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Stafford told him to come in, and sent Measom away, and Howard, who was already dressed, sank into an easy-chair and surveyed his friend with bland approval.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Yes; there is a dance," replied Stafford, rather absently.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading While Stafford was dressing for dinner that night, and wondering whether even if he should get an opportunity of speaking to his father, it would be wise to tell him of Ida, Howard knocked at the door.
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From this reading While Stafford was dressing for dinner that night, and wondering whether even if he should get an opportunity of speaking to his father, it would be wise to tell him of Ida, Howard knocked at the door.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Stafford told him to come in, and sent Measom away, and Howard, who was already dressed, sank into an easy-chair and surveyed his friend with bland approval.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading While Stafford was dressing for dinner that night, and wondering whether even if he should get an opportunity of speaking to his father, it would be wise to tell him of Ida, Howard knocked at the door.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading While Stafford was dressing for dinner that night, and wondering whether even if he should get an opportunity of speaking to his father, it would be wise to tell him of Ida, Howard knocked at the door.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Anything on?"
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From this reading While Stafford was dressing for dinner that night, and wondering whether even if he should get an opportunity of speaking to his father, it would be wise to tell him of Ida, Howard knocked at the door.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Yes; there is a dance," replied Stafford, rather absently.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "Yes; there is a dance," replied Stafford, rather absently.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Stafford told him to come in, and sent Measom away, and Howard, who was already dressed, sank into an easy-chair and surveyed his friend with bland approval.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Stafford told him to come in, and sent Measom away, and Howard, who was already dressed, sank into an easy-chair and surveyed his friend with bland approval.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading While Stafford was dressing for dinner that night, and wondering whether even if he should get an opportunity of speaking to his father, it would be wise to tell him of Ida, Howard knocked at the door.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading While Stafford was dressing for dinner that night, and wondering whether even if he should get an opportunity of speaking to his father, it would be wise to tell him of Ida, Howard knocked at the door.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "A white tie to-night, Staff?
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading While Stafford was dressing for dinner that night, and wondering whether even if he should get an opportunity of speaking to his father, it would be wise to tell him of Ida, Howard knocked at the door.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Stafford told him to come in, and sent Measom away, and Howard, who was already dressed, sank into an easy-chair and surveyed his friend with bland approval.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading While Stafford was dressing for dinner that night, and wondering whether even if he should get an opportunity of speaking to his father, it would be wise to tell him of Ida, Howard knocked at the door.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading While Stafford was dressing for dinner that night, and wondering whether even if he should get an opportunity of speaking to his father, it would be wise to tell him of Ida, Howard knocked at the door.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading While Stafford was dressing for dinner that night, and wondering whether even if he should get an opportunity of speaking to his father, it would be wise to tell him of Ida, Howard knocked at the door.
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From this reading "Yes; there is a dance," replied Stafford, rather absently.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "A white tie to-night, Staff?
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading While Stafford was dressing for dinner that night, and wondering whether even if he should get an opportunity of speaking to his father, it would be wise to tell him of Ida, Howard knocked at the door.
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From this reading "A white tie to-night, Staff?
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Stafford told him to come in, and sent Measom away, and Howard, who was already dressed, sank into an easy-chair and surveyed his friend with bland approval.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading While Stafford was dressing for dinner that night, and wondering whether even if he should get an opportunity of speaking to his father, it would be wise to tell him of Ida, Howard knocked at the door.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading While Stafford was dressing for dinner that night, and wondering whether even if he should get an opportunity of speaking to his father, it would be wise to tell him of Ida, Howard knocked at the door.
during the time that
From this reading While Stafford was dressing for dinner that night, and wondering whether even if he should get an opportunity of speaking to his father, it would be wise to tell him of Ida, Howard knocked at the door.
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From this reading "A white tie to-night, Staff?
which person or people
From this reading Stafford told him to come in, and sent Measom away, and Howard, who was already dressed, sank into an easy-chair and surveyed his friend with bland approval.
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From this reading While Stafford was dressing for dinner that night, and wondering whether even if he should get an opportunity of speaking to his father, it would be wise to tell him of Ida, Howard knocked at the door.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Stafford told him to come in, and sent Measom away, and Howard, who was already dressed, sank into an easy-chair and surveyed his friend with bland approval.
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From this reading While Stafford was dressing for dinner that night, and wondering whether even if he should get an opportunity of speaking to his father, it would be wise to tell him of Ida, Howard knocked at the door.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading While Stafford was dressing for dinner that night, and wondering whether even if he should get an opportunity of speaking to his father, it would be wise to tell him of Ida, Howard knocked at the door.
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From this reading "Yes; there is a dance," replied Stafford, rather absently.
