Chapter XL

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading He was dressed with his usual faultless taste, but in alighting from his vehicle his foot had slipped, and a small round disk of conglomerated soil, which instantly appeared on his high arched instep, marred the harmonious glitter of his boots.

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From this reading He was dressed with his usual faultless taste, but in alighting from his vehicle his foot had slipped, and a small round disk of conglomerated soil, which instantly appeared on his high arched instep, marred the harmonious glitter of his boots.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading Sir Edward had stepped from his brougham and was proceeding on foot down the Strand.

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From this reading He was dressed with his usual faultless taste, but in alighting from his vehicle his foot had slipped, and a small round disk of conglomerated soil, which instantly appeared on his high arched instep, marred the harmonious glitter of his boots.

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From this reading He was dressed with his usual faultless taste, but in alighting from his vehicle his foot had slipped, and a small round disk of conglomerated soil, which instantly appeared on his high arched instep, marred the harmonious glitter of his boots.

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From this reading He was dressed with his usual faultless taste, but in alighting from his vehicle his foot had slipped, and a small round disk of conglomerated soil, which instantly appeared on his high arched instep, marred the harmonious glitter of his boots.

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From this reading Sir Edward had stepped from his brougham and was proceeding on foot down the Strand.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading He was dressed with his usual faultless taste, but in alighting from his vehicle his foot had slipped, and a small round disk of conglomerated soil, which instantly appeared on his high arched instep, marred the harmonious glitter of his boots.

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From this reading He was dressed with his usual faultless taste, but in alighting from his vehicle his foot had slipped, and a small round disk of conglomerated soil, which instantly appeared on his high arched instep, marred the harmonious glitter of his boots.

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From this reading He was dressed with his usual faultless taste, but in alighting from his vehicle his foot had slipped, and a small round disk of conglomerated soil, which instantly appeared on his high arched instep, marred the harmonious glitter of his boots.

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From this reading Sir Edward had stepped from his brougham and was proceeding on foot down the Strand.

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From this reading He was dressed with his usual faultless taste, but in alighting from his vehicle his foot had slipped, and a small round disk of conglomerated soil, which instantly appeared on his high arched instep, marred the harmonious glitter of his boots.

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From this reading Sir Edward had stepped from his brougham and was proceeding on foot down the Strand.

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From this reading Sir Edward was fastidious.

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From this reading He was dressed with his usual faultless taste, but in alighting from his vehicle his foot had slipped, and a small round disk of conglomerated soil, which instantly appeared on his high arched instep, marred the harmonious glitter of his boots.

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading Sir Edward had stepped from his brougham and was proceeding on foot down the Strand.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Sir Edward had stepped from his brougham and was proceeding on foot down the Strand.

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From this reading He was dressed with his usual faultless taste, but in alighting from his vehicle his foot had slipped, and a small round disk of conglomerated soil, which instantly appeared on his high arched instep, marred the harmonious glitter of his boots.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading Sir Edward had stepped from his brougham and was proceeding on foot down the Strand.

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From this reading He was dressed with his usual faultless taste, but in alighting from his vehicle his foot had slipped, and a small round disk of conglomerated soil, which instantly appeared on his high arched instep, marred the harmonious glitter of his boots.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading He was dressed with his usual faultless taste, but in alighting from his vehicle his foot had slipped, and a small round disk of conglomerated soil, which instantly appeared on his high arched instep, marred the harmonious glitter of his boots.

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From this reading He was dressed with his usual faultless taste, but in alighting from his vehicle his foot had slipped, and a small round disk of conglomerated soil, which instantly appeared on his high arched instep, marred the harmonious glitter of his boots.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading Sir Edward had stepped from his brougham and was proceeding on foot down the Strand.

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From this reading THE PROMPTINGS OF THE IDEAL.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading He was dressed with his usual faultless taste, but in alighting from his vehicle his foot had slipped, and a small round disk of conglomerated soil, which instantly appeared on his high arched instep, marred the harmonious glitter of his boots.

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From this reading He was dressed with his usual faultless taste, but in alighting from his vehicle his foot had slipped, and a small round disk of conglomerated soil, which instantly appeared on his high arched instep, marred the harmonious glitter of his boots.

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From this reading He was dressed with his usual faultless taste, but in alighting from his vehicle his foot had slipped, and a small round disk of conglomerated soil, which instantly appeared on his high arched instep, marred the harmonious glitter of his boots.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was noon.

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From this reading He was dressed with his usual faultless taste, but in alighting from his vehicle his foot had slipped, and a small round disk of conglomerated soil, which instantly appeared on his high arched instep, marred the harmonious glitter of his boots.

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From this reading It was noon.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE PROMPTINGS OF THE IDEAL.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Sir Edward had stepped from his brougham and was proceeding on foot down the Strand.

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From this reading Sir Edward had stepped from his brougham and was proceeding on foot down the Strand.

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From this reading THE PROMPTINGS OF THE IDEAL.

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From this reading He was dressed with his usual faultless taste, but in alighting from his vehicle his foot had slipped, and a small round disk of conglomerated soil, which instantly appeared on his high arched instep, marred the harmonious glitter of his boots.

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From this reading Sir Edward had stepped from his brougham and was proceeding on foot down the Strand.

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From this reading He was dressed with his usual faultless taste, but in alighting from his vehicle his foot had slipped, and a small round disk of conglomerated soil, which instantly appeared on his high arched instep, marred the harmonious glitter of his boots.

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From this reading He was dressed with his usual faultless taste, but in alighting from his vehicle his foot had slipped, and a small round disk of conglomerated soil, which instantly appeared on his high arched instep, marred the harmonious glitter of his boots.

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From this reading He was dressed with his usual faultless taste, but in alighting from his vehicle his foot had slipped, and a small round disk of conglomerated soil, which instantly appeared on his high arched instep, marred the harmonious glitter of his boots.

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From this reading Sir Edward had stepped from his brougham and was proceeding on foot down the Strand.

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From this reading Sir Edward had stepped from his brougham and was proceeding on foot down the Strand.

To perceive flavor through the mouth.

From this reading He was dressed with his usual faultless taste, but in alighting from his vehicle his foot had slipped, and a small round disk of conglomerated soil, which instantly appeared on his high arched instep, marred the harmonious glitter of his boots.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading THE PROMPTINGS OF THE IDEAL.

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From this reading He was dressed with his usual faultless taste, but in alighting from his vehicle his foot had slipped, and a small round disk of conglomerated soil, which instantly appeared on his high arched instep, marred the harmonious glitter of his boots.

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From this reading He was dressed with his usual faultless taste, but in alighting from his vehicle his foot had slipped, and a small round disk of conglomerated soil, which instantly appeared on his high arched instep, marred the harmonious glitter of his boots.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading It was noon.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading He was dressed with his usual faultless taste, but in alighting from his vehicle his foot had slipped, and a small round disk of conglomerated soil, which instantly appeared on his high arched instep, marred the harmonious glitter of his boots.

in the company of; together with

From this reading He was dressed with his usual faultless taste, but in alighting from his vehicle his foot had slipped, and a small round disk of conglomerated soil, which instantly appeared on his high arched instep, marred the harmonious glitter of his boots.