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Chapter XXV
Lord Airlie muttered something that was not a benediction when, on the morning following, Gaspar Laurence made his appearance at Earlescourt. "We can not receive visitors this morning," said Beatrice, half impatiently. "Mr. Laurence must have forgotten the ball tonight." But Mr. Laurence had forgotten nothing of the kind. It was a delicious morning, the sun shining brightly and clearly, the westerly breeze blowing fresh and cool.
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a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “Lord Airlie muttered something that was not a benediction when, on the morning following, Gaspar Laurence made his appearance at Earlescourt.”
Not remembered; lapsed from memory.
From this reading “"Mr. Laurence must have forgotten the ball tonight."”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"We can not receive visitors this morning," said Beatrice, half impatiently.”
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “"Mr. Laurence must have forgotten the ball tonight."”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Lord Airlie muttered something that was not a benediction when, on the morning following, Gaspar Laurence made his appearance at Earlescourt.”
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading “"Mr. Laurence must have forgotten the ball tonight."”
spoke in a low voice that was difficult to hear
From this reading “Lord Airlie muttered something that was not a benediction when, on the morning following, Gaspar Laurence made his appearance at Earlescourt.”
not one thing; not anything
From this reading “But Mr. Laurence had forgotten nothing of the kind.”
a thing, without saying which
From this reading “Lord Airlie muttered something that was not a benediction when, on the morning following, Gaspar Laurence made his appearance at Earlescourt.”
On the present night.
From this reading “"Mr. Laurence must have forgotten the ball tonight."”
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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 Lord Airlie muttered something that was not a benediction when, on the morning following, Gaspar Laurence made his appearance at Earlescourt.
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From this reading Lord Airlie muttered something that was not a benediction when, on the morning following, Gaspar Laurence made his appearance at Earlescourt.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was a delicious morning, the sun shining brightly and clearly, the westerly breeze blowing fresh and cool.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading Lord Airlie muttered something that was not a benediction when, on the morning following, Gaspar Laurence made his appearance at Earlescourt.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Lord Airlie muttered something that was not a benediction when, on the morning following, Gaspar Laurence made his appearance at Earlescourt.
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From this reading "Mr. Laurence must have forgotten the ball tonight."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "We can not receive visitors this morning," said Beatrice, half impatiently.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Lord Airlie muttered something that was not a benediction when, on the morning following, Gaspar Laurence made his appearance at Earlescourt.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was a delicious morning, the sun shining brightly and clearly, the westerly breeze blowing fresh and cool.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was a delicious morning, the sun shining brightly and clearly, the westerly breeze blowing fresh and cool.
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From this reading It was a delicious morning, the sun shining brightly and clearly, the westerly breeze blowing fresh and cool.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But Mr. Laurence had forgotten nothing of the kind.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "We can not receive visitors this morning," said Beatrice, half impatiently.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was a delicious morning, the sun shining brightly and clearly, the westerly breeze blowing fresh and cool.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was a delicious morning, the sun shining brightly and clearly, the westerly breeze blowing fresh and cool.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was a delicious morning, the sun shining brightly and clearly, the westerly breeze blowing fresh and cool.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Lord Airlie muttered something that was not a benediction when, on the morning following, Gaspar Laurence made his appearance at Earlescourt.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Lord Airlie muttered something that was not a benediction when, on the morning following, Gaspar Laurence made his appearance at Earlescourt.
Not remembered; lapsed from memory.
From this reading "Mr. Laurence must have forgotten the ball tonight."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was a delicious morning, the sun shining brightly and clearly, the westerly breeze blowing fresh and cool.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Lord Airlie muttered something that was not a benediction when, on the morning following, Gaspar Laurence made his appearance at Earlescourt.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading But Mr. Laurence had forgotten nothing of the kind.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "We can not receive visitors this morning," said Beatrice, half impatiently.
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "Mr. Laurence must have forgotten the ball tonight."
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Lord Airlie muttered something that was not a benediction when, on the morning following, Gaspar Laurence made his appearance at Earlescourt.
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From this reading "We can not receive visitors this morning," said Beatrice, half impatiently.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was a delicious morning, the sun shining brightly and clearly, the westerly breeze blowing fresh and cool.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading But Mr. Laurence had forgotten nothing of the kind.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Lord Airlie muttered something that was not a benediction when, on the morning following, Gaspar Laurence made his appearance at Earlescourt.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Lord Airlie muttered something that was not a benediction when, on the morning following, Gaspar Laurence made his appearance at Earlescourt.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Lord Airlie muttered something that was not a benediction when, on the morning following, Gaspar Laurence made his appearance at Earlescourt.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Lord Airlie muttered something that was not a benediction when, on the morning following, Gaspar Laurence made his appearance at Earlescourt.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Mr. Laurence must have forgotten the ball tonight."
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading "Mr. Laurence must have forgotten the ball tonight."
spoke in a low voice that was difficult to hear
From this reading Lord Airlie muttered something that was not a benediction when, on the morning following, Gaspar Laurence made his appearance at Earlescourt.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Lord Airlie muttered something that was not a benediction when, on the morning following, Gaspar Laurence made his appearance at Earlescourt.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading But Mr. Laurence had forgotten nothing of the kind.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading But Mr. Laurence had forgotten nothing of the kind.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Lord Airlie muttered something that was not a benediction when, on the morning following, Gaspar Laurence made his appearance at Earlescourt.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "We can not receive visitors this morning," said Beatrice, half impatiently.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "We can not receive visitors this morning," said Beatrice, half impatiently.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was a delicious morning, the sun shining brightly and clearly, the westerly breeze blowing fresh and cool.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading Lord Airlie muttered something that was not a benediction when, on the morning following, Gaspar Laurence made his appearance at Earlescourt.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was a delicious morning, the sun shining brightly and clearly, the westerly breeze blowing fresh and cool.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Lord Airlie muttered something that was not a benediction when, on the morning following, Gaspar Laurence made his appearance at Earlescourt.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Lord Airlie muttered something that was not a benediction when, on the morning following, Gaspar Laurence made his appearance at Earlescourt.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "We can not receive visitors this morning," said Beatrice, half impatiently.
On the present night.
From this reading "Mr. Laurence must have forgotten the ball tonight."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "We can not receive visitors this morning," said Beatrice, half impatiently.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Lord Airlie muttered something that was not a benediction when, on the morning following, Gaspar Laurence made his appearance at Earlescourt.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "We can not receive visitors this morning," said Beatrice, half impatiently.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was a delicious morning, the sun shining brightly and clearly, the westerly breeze blowing fresh and cool.
at the time that
From this reading Lord Airlie muttered something that was not a benediction when, on the morning following, Gaspar Laurence made his appearance at Earlescourt.
