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Chapter XXI
A May afternoon was drawing to a close; the last appointment had been made for the morrow, and the last client for the day still lingered with Athalie where she sat with her head propped thoughtfully on one slim hand, her gaze concentrated on the depths of the crystal sphere. After a long silence she said: "You need not be anxious. Her wireless apparatus is out of order. They are repairing it.... It was a bad storm."
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later than; following
From this reading “After a long silence she said: "You need not be anxious.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “A May afternoon was drawing to a close; the last appointment had been made for the morrow, and the last client for the day still lingered with Athalie where she sat with her head propped thoughtfully on one slim hand, her gaze concentrated on the depths of the crystal sphere.”
the past participle of “be”
From this reading “A May afternoon was drawing to a close; the last appointment had been made for the morrow, and the last client for the day still lingered with Athalie where she sat with her head propped thoughtfully on one slim hand, her gaze concentrated on the depths of the crystal sphere.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “A May afternoon was drawing to a close; the last appointment had been made for the morrow, and the last client for the day still lingered with Athalie where she sat with her head propped thoughtfully on one slim hand, her gaze concentrated on the depths of the crystal sphere.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “A May afternoon was drawing to a close; the last appointment had been made for the morrow, and the last client for the day still lingered with Athalie where she sat with her head propped thoughtfully on one slim hand, her gaze concentrated on the depths of the crystal sphere.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “After a long silence she said: "You need not be anxious.”
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading “A May afternoon was drawing to a close; the last appointment had been made for the morrow, and the last client for the day still lingered with Athalie where she sat with her head propped thoughtfully on one slim hand, her gaze concentrated on the depths of the crystal sphere.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “After a long silence she said: "You need not be anxious.”
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading “A May afternoon was drawing to a close; the last appointment had been made for the morrow, and the last client for the day still lingered with Athalie where she sat with her head propped thoughtfully on one slim hand, her gaze concentrated on the depths of the crystal sphere.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Her wireless apparatus is out of order.”
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading “After a long silence she said: "You need not be anxious.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “A May afternoon was drawing to a close; the last appointment had been made for the morrow, and the last client for the day still lingered with Athalie where she sat with her head propped thoughtfully on one slim hand, her gaze concentrated on the depths of the crystal sphere.”
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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 May afternoon was drawing to a close; the last appointment had been made for the morrow, and the last client for the day still lingered with Athalie where she sat with her head propped thoughtfully on one slim hand, her gaze concentrated on the depths of the crystal sphere.
later than; following
From this reading After a long silence she said: "You need not be anxious.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading A May afternoon was drawing to a close; the last appointment had been made for the morrow, and the last client for the day still lingered with Athalie where she sat with her head propped thoughtfully on one slim hand, her gaze concentrated on the depths of the crystal sphere.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A May afternoon was drawing to a close; the last appointment had been made for the morrow, and the last client for the day still lingered with Athalie where she sat with her head propped thoughtfully on one slim hand, her gaze concentrated on the depths of the crystal sphere.
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From this reading After a long silence she said: "You need not be anxious.
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From this reading Her wireless apparatus is out of order.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A May afternoon was drawing to a close; the last appointment had been made for the morrow, and the last client for the day still lingered with Athalie where she sat with her head propped thoughtfully on one slim hand, her gaze concentrated on the depths of the crystal sphere.
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading They are repairing it....
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From this reading A May afternoon was drawing to a close; the last appointment had been made for the morrow, and the last client for the day still lingered with Athalie where she sat with her head propped thoughtfully on one slim hand, her gaze concentrated on the depths of the crystal sphere.
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From this reading It was a bad storm."
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading After a long silence she said: "You need not be anxious.
the past participle of “be”
From this reading A May afternoon was drawing to a close; the last appointment had been made for the morrow, and the last client for the day still lingered with Athalie where she sat with her head propped thoughtfully on one slim hand, her gaze concentrated on the depths of the crystal sphere.
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From this reading A May afternoon was drawing to a close; the last appointment had been made for the morrow, and the last client for the day still lingered with Athalie where she sat with her head propped thoughtfully on one slim hand, her gaze concentrated on the depths of the crystal sphere.
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From this reading A May afternoon was drawing to a close; the last appointment had been made for the morrow, and the last client for the day still lingered with Athalie where she sat with her head propped thoughtfully on one slim hand, her gaze concentrated on the depths of the crystal sphere.
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From this reading A May afternoon was drawing to a close; the last appointment had been made for the morrow, and the last client for the day still lingered with Athalie where she sat with her head propped thoughtfully on one slim hand, her gaze concentrated on the depths of the crystal sphere.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A May afternoon was drawing to a close; the last appointment had been made for the morrow, and the last client for the day still lingered with Athalie where she sat with her head propped thoughtfully on one slim hand, her gaze concentrated on the depths of the crystal sphere.
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From this reading A May afternoon was drawing to a close; the last appointment had been made for the morrow, and the last client for the day still lingered with Athalie where she sat with her head propped thoughtfully on one slim hand, her gaze concentrated on the depths of the crystal sphere.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A May afternoon was drawing to a close; the last appointment had been made for the morrow, and the last client for the day still lingered with Athalie where she sat with her head propped thoughtfully on one slim hand, her gaze concentrated on the depths of the crystal sphere.
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From this reading A May afternoon was drawing to a close; the last appointment had been made for the morrow, and the last client for the day still lingered with Athalie where she sat with her head propped thoughtfully on one slim hand, her gaze concentrated on the depths of the crystal sphere.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A May afternoon was drawing to a close; the last appointment had been made for the morrow, and the last client for the day still lingered with Athalie where she sat with her head propped thoughtfully on one slim hand, her gaze concentrated on the depths of the crystal sphere.
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From this reading A May afternoon was drawing to a close; the last appointment had been made for the morrow, and the last client for the day still lingered with Athalie where she sat with her head propped thoughtfully on one slim hand, her gaze concentrated on the depths of the crystal sphere.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A May afternoon was drawing to a close; the last appointment had been made for the morrow, and the last client for the day still lingered with Athalie where she sat with her head propped thoughtfully on one slim hand, her gaze concentrated on the depths of the crystal sphere.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A May afternoon was drawing to a close; the last appointment had been made for the morrow, and the last client for the day still lingered with Athalie where she sat with her head propped thoughtfully on one slim hand, her gaze concentrated on the depths of the crystal sphere.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A May afternoon was drawing to a close; the last appointment had been made for the morrow, and the last client for the day still lingered with Athalie where she sat with her head propped thoughtfully on one slim hand, her gaze concentrated on the depths of the crystal sphere.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading A May afternoon was drawing to a close; the last appointment had been made for the morrow, and the last client for the day still lingered with Athalie where she sat with her head propped thoughtfully on one slim hand, her gaze concentrated on the depths of the crystal sphere.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Her wireless apparatus is out of order.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading They are repairing it....
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading A May afternoon was drawing to a close; the last appointment had been made for the morrow, and the last client for the day still lingered with Athalie where she sat with her head propped thoughtfully on one slim hand, her gaze concentrated on the depths of the crystal sphere.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A May afternoon was drawing to a close; the last appointment had been made for the morrow, and the last client for the day still lingered with Athalie where she sat with her head propped thoughtfully on one slim hand, her gaze concentrated on the depths of the crystal sphere.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading After a long silence she said: "You need not be anxious.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A May afternoon was drawing to a close; the last appointment had been made for the morrow, and the last client for the day still lingered with Athalie where she sat with her head propped thoughtfully on one slim hand, her gaze concentrated on the depths of the crystal sphere.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading A May afternoon was drawing to a close; the last appointment had been made for the morrow, and the last client for the day still lingered with Athalie where she sat with her head propped thoughtfully on one slim hand, her gaze concentrated on the depths of the crystal sphere.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A May afternoon was drawing to a close; the last appointment had been made for the morrow, and the last client for the day still lingered with Athalie where she sat with her head propped thoughtfully on one slim hand, her gaze concentrated on the depths of the crystal sphere.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading After a long silence she said: "You need not be anxious.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading After a long silence she said: "You need not be anxious.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A May afternoon was drawing to a close; the last appointment had been made for the morrow, and the last client for the day still lingered with Athalie where she sat with her head propped thoughtfully on one slim hand, her gaze concentrated on the depths of the crystal sphere.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A May afternoon was drawing to a close; the last appointment had been made for the morrow, and the last client for the day still lingered with Athalie where she sat with her head propped thoughtfully on one slim hand, her gaze concentrated on the depths of the crystal sphere.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading A May afternoon was drawing to a close; the last appointment had been made for the morrow, and the last client for the day still lingered with Athalie where she sat with her head propped thoughtfully on one slim hand, her gaze concentrated on the depths of the crystal sphere.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Her wireless apparatus is out of order.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Her wireless apparatus is out of order.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A May afternoon was drawing to a close; the last appointment had been made for the morrow, and the last client for the day still lingered with Athalie where she sat with her head propped thoughtfully on one slim hand, her gaze concentrated on the depths of the crystal sphere.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading They are repairing it....
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading After a long silence she said: "You need not be anxious.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A May afternoon was drawing to a close; the last appointment had been made for the morrow, and the last client for the day still lingered with Athalie where she sat with her head propped thoughtfully on one slim hand, her gaze concentrated on the depths of the crystal sphere.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A May afternoon was drawing to a close; the last appointment had been made for the morrow, and the last client for the day still lingered with Athalie where she sat with her head propped thoughtfully on one slim hand, her gaze concentrated on the depths of the crystal sphere.
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading After a long silence she said: "You need not be anxious.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A May afternoon was drawing to a close; the last appointment had been made for the morrow, and the last client for the day still lingered with Athalie where she sat with her head propped thoughtfully on one slim hand, her gaze concentrated on the depths of the crystal sphere.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A May afternoon was drawing to a close; the last appointment had been made for the morrow, and the last client for the day still lingered with Athalie where she sat with her head propped thoughtfully on one slim hand, her gaze concentrated on the depths of the crystal sphere.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading A May afternoon was drawing to a close; the last appointment had been made for the morrow, and the last client for the day still lingered with Athalie where she sat with her head propped thoughtfully on one slim hand, her gaze concentrated on the depths of the crystal sphere.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was a bad storm."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A May afternoon was drawing to a close; the last appointment had been made for the morrow, and the last client for the day still lingered with Athalie where she sat with her head propped thoughtfully on one slim hand, her gaze concentrated on the depths of the crystal sphere.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They are repairing it....
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A May afternoon was drawing to a close; the last appointment had been made for the morrow, and the last client for the day still lingered with Athalie where she sat with her head propped thoughtfully on one slim hand, her gaze concentrated on the depths of the crystal sphere.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A May afternoon was drawing to a close; the last appointment had been made for the morrow, and the last client for the day still lingered with Athalie where she sat with her head propped thoughtfully on one slim hand, her gaze concentrated on the depths of the crystal sphere.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A May afternoon was drawing to a close; the last appointment had been made for the morrow, and the last client for the day still lingered with Athalie where she sat with her head propped thoughtfully on one slim hand, her gaze concentrated on the depths of the crystal sphere.
in or at the place that
From this reading A May afternoon was drawing to a close; the last appointment had been made for the morrow, and the last client for the day still lingered with Athalie where she sat with her head propped thoughtfully on one slim hand, her gaze concentrated on the depths of the crystal sphere.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Her wireless apparatus is out of order.
in the company of; together with
From this reading A May afternoon was drawing to a close; the last appointment had been made for the morrow, and the last client for the day still lingered with Athalie where she sat with her head propped thoughtfully on one slim hand, her gaze concentrated on the depths of the crystal sphere.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading After a long silence she said: "You need not be anxious.
