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Chapter XVII
Delia's luggage was brought in by the hall porter, and she and Winnington stood waiting for the lift. Meanwhile Winnington happened to notice, through the open door of the mansions, a couple of policemen standing just outside, on the pavement, and two others on the further side of the street. It seemed to him they were keeping the house which Delia and he had just entered under observation. The lift descended. There were in it four women, all talking eagerly in subdued tones.
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a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “Delia's luggage was brought in by the hall porter, and she and Winnington stood waiting for the lift.”
two people or things considered together
From this reading “Meanwhile Winnington happened to notice, through the open door of the mansions, a couple of policemen standing just outside, on the pavement, and two others on the further side of the street.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “The lift descended.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “Meanwhile Winnington happened to notice, through the open door of the mansions, a couple of policemen standing just outside, on the pavement, and two others on the further side of the street.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “It seemed to him they were keeping the house which Delia and he had just entered under observation.”
To move from a closed position.
From this reading “Meanwhile Winnington happened to notice, through the open door of the mansions, a couple of policemen standing just outside, on the pavement, and two others on the further side of the street.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “Meanwhile Winnington happened to notice, through the open door of the mansions, a couple of policemen standing just outside, on the pavement, and two others on the further side of the street.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “It seemed to him they were keeping the house which Delia and he had just entered under observation.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “Meanwhile Winnington happened to notice, through the open door of the mansions, a couple of policemen standing just outside, on the pavement, and two others on the further side of the street.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Delia's luggage was brought in by the hall porter, and she and Winnington stood waiting for the lift.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “Meanwhile Winnington happened to notice, through the open door of the mansions, a couple of policemen standing just outside, on the pavement, and two others on the further side of the street.”
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading “It seemed to him they were keeping the house which Delia and he had just entered under observation.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “Delia's luggage was brought in by the hall porter, and she and Winnington stood waiting for the lift.”
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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 Meanwhile Winnington happened to notice, through the open door of the mansions, a couple of policemen standing just outside, on the pavement, and two others on the further side of the street.
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From this reading There were in it four women, all talking eagerly in subdued tones.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Delia's luggage was brought in by the hall porter, and she and Winnington stood waiting for the lift.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading Delia's luggage was brought in by the hall porter, and she and Winnington stood waiting for the lift.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Delia's luggage was brought in by the hall porter, and she and Winnington stood waiting for the lift.
two people or things considered together
From this reading Meanwhile Winnington happened to notice, through the open door of the mansions, a couple of policemen standing just outside, on the pavement, and two others on the further side of the street.
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From this reading It seemed to him they were keeping the house which Delia and he had just entered under observation.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Delia's luggage was brought in by the hall porter, and she and Winnington stood waiting for the lift.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading The lift descended.
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From this reading Meanwhile Winnington happened to notice, through the open door of the mansions, a couple of policemen standing just outside, on the pavement, and two others on the further side of the street.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading There were in it four women, all talking eagerly in subdued tones.
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From this reading It seemed to him they were keeping the house which Delia and he had just entered under observation.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Delia's luggage was brought in by the hall porter, and she and Winnington stood waiting for the lift.
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From this reading There were in it four women, all talking eagerly in subdued tones.
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From this reading Meanwhile Winnington happened to notice, through the open door of the mansions, a couple of policemen standing just outside, on the pavement, and two others on the further side of the street.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It seemed to him they were keeping the house which Delia and he had just entered under observation.
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From this reading Delia's luggage was brought in by the hall porter, and she and Winnington stood waiting for the lift.
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From this reading Meanwhile Winnington happened to notice, through the open door of the mansions, a couple of policemen standing just outside, on the pavement, and two others on the further side of the street.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It seemed to him they were keeping the house which Delia and he had just entered under observation.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It seemed to him they were keeping the house which Delia and he had just entered under observation.
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From this reading It seemed to him they were keeping the house which Delia and he had just entered under observation.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Delia's luggage was brought in by the hall porter, and she and Winnington stood waiting for the lift.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It seemed to him they were keeping the house which Delia and he had just entered under observation.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Meanwhile Winnington happened to notice, through the open door of the mansions, a couple of policemen standing just outside, on the pavement, and two others on the further side of the street.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It seemed to him they were keeping the house which Delia and he had just entered under observation.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Delia's luggage was brought in by the hall porter, and she and Winnington stood waiting for the lift.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Delia's luggage was brought in by the hall porter, and she and Winnington stood waiting for the lift.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Meanwhile Winnington happened to notice, through the open door of the mansions, a couple of policemen standing just outside, on the pavement, and two others on the further side of the street.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading Meanwhile Winnington happened to notice, through the open door of the mansions, a couple of policemen standing just outside, on the pavement, and two others on the further side of the street.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Meanwhile Winnington happened to notice, through the open door of the mansions, a couple of policemen standing just outside, on the pavement, and two others on the further side of the street.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading It seemed to him they were keeping the house which Delia and he had just entered under observation.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Meanwhile Winnington happened to notice, through the open door of the mansions, a couple of policemen standing just outside, on the pavement, and two others on the further side of the street.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Meanwhile Winnington happened to notice, through the open door of the mansions, a couple of policemen standing just outside, on the pavement, and two others on the further side of the street.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading Meanwhile Winnington happened to notice, through the open door of the mansions, a couple of policemen standing just outside, on the pavement, and two others on the further side of the street.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Meanwhile Winnington happened to notice, through the open door of the mansions, a couple of policemen standing just outside, on the pavement, and two others on the further side of the street.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading Meanwhile Winnington happened to notice, through the open door of the mansions, a couple of policemen standing just outside, on the pavement, and two others on the further side of the street.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Meanwhile Winnington happened to notice, through the open door of the mansions, a couple of policemen standing just outside, on the pavement, and two others on the further side of the street.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Meanwhile Winnington happened to notice, through the open door of the mansions, a couple of policemen standing just outside, on the pavement, and two others on the further side of the street.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Delia's luggage was brought in by the hall porter, and she and Winnington stood waiting for the lift.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading It seemed to him they were keeping the house which Delia and he had just entered under observation.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Delia's luggage was brought in by the hall porter, and she and Winnington stood waiting for the lift.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Meanwhile Winnington happened to notice, through the open door of the mansions, a couple of policemen standing just outside, on the pavement, and two others on the further side of the street.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading Meanwhile Winnington happened to notice, through the open door of the mansions, a couple of policemen standing just outside, on the pavement, and two others on the further side of the street.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Delia's luggage was brought in by the hall porter, and she and Winnington stood waiting for the lift.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Meanwhile Winnington happened to notice, through the open door of the mansions, a couple of policemen standing just outside, on the pavement, and two others on the further side of the street.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading There were in it four women, all talking eagerly in subdued tones.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading There were in it four women, all talking eagerly in subdued tones.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Delia's luggage was brought in by the hall porter, and she and Winnington stood waiting for the lift.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading There were in it four women, all talking eagerly in subdued tones.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It seemed to him they were keeping the house which Delia and he had just entered under observation.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading Meanwhile Winnington happened to notice, through the open door of the mansions, a couple of policemen standing just outside, on the pavement, and two others on the further side of the street.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Meanwhile Winnington happened to notice, through the open door of the mansions, a couple of policemen standing just outside, on the pavement, and two others on the further side of the street.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading There were in it four women, all talking eagerly in subdued tones.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Meanwhile Winnington happened to notice, through the open door of the mansions, a couple of policemen standing just outside, on the pavement, and two others on the further side of the street.
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading It seemed to him they were keeping the house which Delia and he had just entered under observation.
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From this reading Delia's luggage was brought in by the hall porter, and she and Winnington stood waiting for the lift.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Delia's luggage was brought in by the hall porter, and she and Winnington stood waiting for the lift.
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It seemed to him they were keeping the house which Delia and he had just entered under observation.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It seemed to him they were keeping the house which Delia and he had just entered under observation.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Delia's luggage was brought in by the hall porter, and she and Winnington stood waiting for the lift.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading There were in it four women, all talking eagerly in subdued tones.
