Chapter XVI

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

From this reading TELLS HOW THE BLACK AND YELLOW FAN SENT A MESSAGE; AND HOW I SAW A FACE IN THE FOG.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading It was but for an instant, but in that instant I saw that she recognised me and mutely challenged my verdict.

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

From this reading TELLS HOW THE BLACK AND YELLOW FAN SENT A MESSAGE; AND HOW I SAW A FACE IN THE FOG.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading As I sat stupefied our eyes met.

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From this reading TELLS HOW THE BLACK AND YELLOW FAN SENT A MESSAGE; AND HOW I SAW A FACE IN THE FOG.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading It was but for an instant, but in that instant I saw that she recognised me and mutely challenged my verdict.

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From this reading It was but for an instant, but in that instant I saw that she recognised me and mutely challenged my verdict.

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From this reading The theatre rang with tumultuous plaudits as her song ended.

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From this reading As I sat stupefied our eyes met.

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From this reading TELLS HOW THE BLACK AND YELLOW FAN SENT A MESSAGE; AND HOW I SAW A FACE IN THE FOG.

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From this reading TELLS HOW THE BLACK AND YELLOW FAN SENT A MESSAGE; AND HOW I SAW A FACE IN THE FOG.

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From this reading TELLS HOW THE BLACK AND YELLOW FAN SENT A MESSAGE; AND HOW I SAW A FACE IN THE FOG.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading It was but for an instant, but in that instant I saw that she recognised me and mutely challenged my verdict.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading The theatre rang with tumultuous plaudits as her song ended.

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From this reading TELLS HOW THE BLACK AND YELLOW FAN SENT A MESSAGE; AND HOW I SAW A FACE IN THE FOG.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading TELLS HOW THE BLACK AND YELLOW FAN SENT A MESSAGE; AND HOW I SAW A FACE IN THE FOG.

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

From this reading TELLS HOW THE BLACK AND YELLOW FAN SENT A MESSAGE; AND HOW I SAW A FACE IN THE FOG.

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From this reading It was but for an instant, but in that instant I saw that she recognised me and mutely challenged my verdict.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was but for an instant, but in that instant I saw that she recognised me and mutely challenged my verdict.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading It was but for an instant, but in that instant I saw that she recognised me and mutely challenged my verdict.

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From this reading TELLS HOW THE BLACK AND YELLOW FAN SENT A MESSAGE; AND HOW I SAW A FACE IN THE FOG.

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From this reading As I sat stupefied our eyes met.

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From this reading It was but for an instant, but in that instant I saw that she recognised me and mutely challenged my verdict.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading It was but for an instant, but in that instant I saw that she recognised me and mutely challenged my verdict.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading As I sat stupefied our eyes met.

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From this reading The theatre rang with tumultuous plaudits as her song ended.

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From this reading The theatre rang with tumultuous plaudits as her song ended.

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From this reading It was but for an instant, but in that instant I saw that she recognised me and mutely challenged my verdict.

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From this reading As I sat stupefied our eyes met.

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From this reading TELLS HOW THE BLACK AND YELLOW FAN SENT A MESSAGE; AND HOW I SAW A FACE IN THE FOG.

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From this reading TELLS HOW THE BLACK AND YELLOW FAN SENT A MESSAGE; AND HOW I SAW A FACE IN THE FOG.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading It was but for an instant, but in that instant I saw that she recognised me and mutely challenged my verdict.

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From this reading The theatre rang with tumultuous plaudits as her song ended.

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From this reading As I sat stupefied our eyes met.

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From this reading TELLS HOW THE BLACK AND YELLOW FAN SENT A MESSAGE; AND HOW I SAW A FACE IN THE FOG.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It was but for an instant, but in that instant I saw that she recognised me and mutely challenged my verdict.

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

From this reading TELLS HOW THE BLACK AND YELLOW FAN SENT A MESSAGE; AND HOW I SAW A FACE IN THE FOG.

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From this reading The theatre rang with tumultuous plaudits as her song ended.

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From this reading Then she turned to Valentine.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading Then she turned to Valentine.

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From this reading The theatre rang with tumultuous plaudits as her song ended.

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From this reading Then she turned to Valentine.

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From this reading Then she turned to Valentine.

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From this reading It was but for an instant, but in that instant I saw that she recognised me and mutely challenged my verdict.

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

From this reading It was but for an instant, but in that instant I saw that she recognised me and mutely challenged my verdict.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The theatre rang with tumultuous plaudits as her song ended.

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From this reading TELLS HOW THE BLACK AND YELLOW FAN SENT A MESSAGE; AND HOW I SAW A FACE IN THE FOG.