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Chapter XXVII
SOMETHING TOO MUCH. "Is that young man mad?" asked Philip Sheldon, as he went into his study immediately after Valentine had passed him in the hall. The question was not addressed to any particular individual; and Diana, who was standing near the door by which Mr. Sheldon entered, took upon herself to answer it. "I think he is very anxious," she said in a half whisper. "What brought him here just now?
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later than; following
From this reading “"Is that young man mad?" asked Philip Sheldon, as he went into his study immediately after Valentine had passed him in the hall.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"Is that young man mad?" asked Philip Sheldon, as he went into his study immediately after Valentine had passed him in the hall.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “"What brought him here just now?”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"I think he is very anxious," she said in a half whisper.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"What brought him here just now?”
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading “The question was not addressed to any particular individual; and Diana, who was standing near the door by which Mr. Sheldon entered, took upon herself to answer it.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"Is that young man mad?" asked Philip Sheldon, as he went into his study immediately after Valentine had passed him in the hall.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “The question was not addressed to any particular individual; and Diana, who was standing near the door by which Mr. Sheldon entered, took upon herself to answer it.”
a thing, without saying which
From this reading “SOMETHING TOO MUCH.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “The question was not addressed to any particular individual; and Diana, who was standing near the door by which Mr. Sheldon entered, took upon herself to answer it.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"I think he is very anxious," she said in a half whisper.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “The question was not addressed to any particular individual; and Diana, who was standing near the door by which Mr. Sheldon entered, took upon herself to answer it.”
a formal word for “on”
From this reading “The question was not addressed to any particular individual; and Diana, who was standing near the door by which Mr. Sheldon entered, took upon herself to answer it.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"Is that young man mad?" asked Philip Sheldon, as he went into his study immediately after Valentine had passed him in the hall.”
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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 think he is very anxious," she said in a half whisper.
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From this reading The question was not addressed to any particular individual; and Diana, who was standing near the door by which Mr. Sheldon entered, took upon herself to answer it.
later than; following
From this reading "Is that young man mad?" asked Philip Sheldon, as he went into his study immediately after Valentine had passed him in the hall.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The question was not addressed to any particular individual; and Diana, who was standing near the door by which Mr. Sheldon entered, took upon herself to answer it.
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From this reading The question was not addressed to any particular individual; and Diana, who was standing near the door by which Mr. Sheldon entered, took upon herself to answer it.
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From this reading "I think he is very anxious," she said in a half whisper.
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From this reading The question was not addressed to any particular individual; and Diana, who was standing near the door by which Mr. Sheldon entered, took upon herself to answer it.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "Is that young man mad?" asked Philip Sheldon, as he went into his study immediately after Valentine had passed him in the hall.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "Is that young man mad?" asked Philip Sheldon, as he went into his study immediately after Valentine had passed him in the hall.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading "What brought him here just now?
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The question was not addressed to any particular individual; and Diana, who was standing near the door by which Mr. Sheldon entered, took upon herself to answer it.
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From this reading The question was not addressed to any particular individual; and Diana, who was standing near the door by which Mr. Sheldon entered, took upon herself to answer it.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The question was not addressed to any particular individual; and Diana, who was standing near the door by which Mr. Sheldon entered, took upon herself to answer it.
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From this reading The question was not addressed to any particular individual; and Diana, who was standing near the door by which Mr. Sheldon entered, took upon herself to answer it.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "Is that young man mad?" asked Philip Sheldon, as he went into his study immediately after Valentine had passed him in the hall.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "I think he is very anxious," she said in a half whisper.
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From this reading "Is that young man mad?" asked Philip Sheldon, as he went into his study immediately after Valentine had passed him in the hall.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Is that young man mad?" asked Philip Sheldon, as he went into his study immediately after Valentine had passed him in the hall.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "What brought him here just now?
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading The question was not addressed to any particular individual; and Diana, who was standing near the door by which Mr. Sheldon entered, took upon herself to answer it.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Is that young man mad?" asked Philip Sheldon, as he went into his study immediately after Valentine had passed him in the hall.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "Is that young man mad?" asked Philip Sheldon, as he went into his study immediately after Valentine had passed him in the hall.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I think he is very anxious," she said in a half whisper.
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From this reading "Is that young man mad?" asked Philip Sheldon, as he went into his study immediately after Valentine had passed him in the hall.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Is that young man mad?" asked Philip Sheldon, as he went into his study immediately after Valentine had passed him in the hall.
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From this reading The question was not addressed to any particular individual; and Diana, who was standing near the door by which Mr. Sheldon entered, took upon herself to answer it.
moving to the inside of something
From this reading "Is that young man mad?" asked Philip Sheldon, as he went into his study immediately after Valentine had passed him in the hall.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Is that young man mad?" asked Philip Sheldon, as he went into his study immediately after Valentine had passed him in the hall.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The question was not addressed to any particular individual; and Diana, who was standing near the door by which Mr. Sheldon entered, took upon herself to answer it.
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From this reading "What brought him here just now?
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Is that young man mad?" asked Philip Sheldon, as he went into his study immediately after Valentine had passed him in the hall.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Is that young man mad?" asked Philip Sheldon, as he went into his study immediately after Valentine had passed him in the hall.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The question was not addressed to any particular individual; and Diana, who was standing near the door by which Mr. Sheldon entered, took upon herself to answer it.
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From this reading SOMETHING TOO MUCH.
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From this reading The question was not addressed to any particular individual; and Diana, who was standing near the door by which Mr. Sheldon entered, took upon herself to answer it.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The question was not addressed to any particular individual; and Diana, who was standing near the door by which Mr. Sheldon entered, took upon herself to answer it.
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From this reading "What brought him here just now?
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The question was not addressed to any particular individual; and Diana, who was standing near the door by which Mr. Sheldon entered, took upon herself to answer it.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "Is that young man mad?" asked Philip Sheldon, as he went into his study immediately after Valentine had passed him in the hall.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Is that young man mad?" asked Philip Sheldon, as he went into his study immediately after Valentine had passed him in the hall.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading The question was not addressed to any particular individual; and Diana, who was standing near the door by which Mr. Sheldon entered, took upon herself to answer it.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I think he is very anxious," she said in a half whisper.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "I think he is very anxious," she said in a half whisper.
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From this reading "Is that young man mad?" asked Philip Sheldon, as he went into his study immediately after Valentine had passed him in the hall.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading SOMETHING TOO MUCH.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading The question was not addressed to any particular individual; and Diana, who was standing near the door by which Mr. Sheldon entered, took upon herself to answer it.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Is that young man mad?" asked Philip Sheldon, as he went into his study immediately after Valentine had passed him in the hall.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Is that young man mad?" asked Philip Sheldon, as he went into his study immediately after Valentine had passed him in the hall.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Is that young man mad?" asked Philip Sheldon, as he went into his study immediately after Valentine had passed him in the hall.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "I think he is very anxious," she said in a half whisper.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The question was not addressed to any particular individual; and Diana, who was standing near the door by which Mr. Sheldon entered, took upon herself to answer it.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading SOMETHING TOO MUCH.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading The question was not addressed to any particular individual; and Diana, who was standing near the door by which Mr. Sheldon entered, took upon herself to answer it.
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The question was not addressed to any particular individual; and Diana, who was standing near the door by which Mr. Sheldon entered, took upon herself to answer it.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Is that young man mad?" asked Philip Sheldon, as he went into his study immediately after Valentine had passed him in the hall.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I think he is very anxious," she said in a half whisper.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The question was not addressed to any particular individual; and Diana, who was standing near the door by which Mr. Sheldon entered, took upon herself to answer it.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "Is that young man mad?" asked Philip Sheldon, as he went into his study immediately after Valentine had passed him in the hall.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "What brought him here just now?
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The question was not addressed to any particular individual; and Diana, who was standing near the door by which Mr. Sheldon entered, took upon herself to answer it.
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From this reading "I think he is very anxious," she said in a half whisper.
which person or people
From this reading The question was not addressed to any particular individual; and Diana, who was standing near the door by which Mr. Sheldon entered, took upon herself to answer it.
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From this reading "Is that young man mad?" asked Philip Sheldon, as he went into his study immediately after Valentine had passed him in the hall.
