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Chapter XVII
A Dark Horse "Le plus grand art d'un habile homme est celui de savoir cacher son habilete." Later in the day I was ignominiously recalled to London. "Useless to remain in Southampton. First note has been changed in London," Sander telegraphed to me. While lunching at the hotel, I learnt from the waiter that the young French lady had received letters causing her to change her plans, and that she had left hurriedly for Dover, the waiter thought.
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an old form of “are”, used with “thou”
From this reading “A Dark Horse "Le plus grand art d'un habile homme est celui de savoir cacher son habilete."”
the past participle of “be”
From this reading “First note has been changed in London," Sander telegraphed to me.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “First note has been changed in London," Sander telegraphed to me.”
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “First note has been changed in London," Sander telegraphed to me.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “While lunching at the hotel, I learnt from the waiter that the young French lady had received letters causing her to change her plans, and that she had left hurriedly for Dover, the waiter thought.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “While lunching at the hotel, I learnt from the waiter that the young French lady had received letters causing her to change her plans, and that she had left hurriedly for Dover, the waiter thought.”
during the time that
From this reading “While lunching at the hotel, I learnt from the waiter that the young French lady had received letters causing her to change her plans, and that she had left hurriedly for Dover, the waiter thought.”
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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 A Dark Horse "Le plus grand art d'un habile homme est celui de savoir cacher son habilete."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading While lunching at the hotel, I learnt from the waiter that the young French lady had received letters causing her to change her plans, and that she had left hurriedly for Dover, the waiter thought.
an old form of “are”, used with “thou”
From this reading A Dark Horse "Le plus grand art d'un habile homme est celui de savoir cacher son habilete."
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading While lunching at the hotel, I learnt from the waiter that the young French lady had received letters causing her to change her plans, and that she had left hurriedly for Dover, the waiter thought.
the past participle of “be”
From this reading First note has been changed in London," Sander telegraphed to me.
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From this reading A Dark Horse "Le plus grand art d'un habile homme est celui de savoir cacher son habilete."
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From this reading While lunching at the hotel, I learnt from the waiter that the young French lady had received letters causing her to change her plans, and that she had left hurriedly for Dover, the waiter thought.
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From this reading A Dark Horse "Le plus grand art d'un habile homme est celui de savoir cacher son habilete."
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From this reading While lunching at the hotel, I learnt from the waiter that the young French lady had received letters causing her to change her plans, and that she had left hurriedly for Dover, the waiter thought.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading First note has been changed in London," Sander telegraphed to me.
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From this reading A Dark Horse "Le plus grand art d'un habile homme est celui de savoir cacher son habilete."
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From this reading A Dark Horse "Le plus grand art d'un habile homme est celui de savoir cacher son habilete."
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From this reading Later in the day I was ignominiously recalled to London.
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From this reading A Dark Horse "Le plus grand art d'un habile homme est celui de savoir cacher son habilete."
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From this reading While lunching at the hotel, I learnt from the waiter that the young French lady had received letters causing her to change her plans, and that she had left hurriedly for Dover, the waiter thought.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A Dark Horse "Le plus grand art d'un habile homme est celui de savoir cacher son habilete."
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading First note has been changed in London," Sander telegraphed to me.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading While lunching at the hotel, I learnt from the waiter that the young French lady had received letters causing her to change her plans, and that she had left hurriedly for Dover, the waiter thought.
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From this reading While lunching at the hotel, I learnt from the waiter that the young French lady had received letters causing her to change her plans, and that she had left hurriedly for Dover, the waiter thought.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading While lunching at the hotel, I learnt from the waiter that the young French lady had received letters causing her to change her plans, and that she had left hurriedly for Dover, the waiter thought.
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From this reading A Dark Horse "Le plus grand art d'un habile homme est celui de savoir cacher son habilete."
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From this reading A Dark Horse "Le plus grand art d'un habile homme est celui de savoir cacher son habilete."
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From this reading A Dark Horse "Le plus grand art d'un habile homme est celui de savoir cacher son habilete."
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading While lunching at the hotel, I learnt from the waiter that the young French lady had received letters causing her to change her plans, and that she had left hurriedly for Dover, the waiter thought.
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading First note has been changed in London," Sander telegraphed to me.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading While lunching at the hotel, I learnt from the waiter that the young French lady had received letters causing her to change her plans, and that she had left hurriedly for Dover, the waiter thought.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A Dark Horse "Le plus grand art d'un habile homme est celui de savoir cacher son habilete."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A Dark Horse "Le plus grand art d'un habile homme est celui de savoir cacher son habilete."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading While lunching at the hotel, I learnt from the waiter that the young French lady had received letters causing her to change her plans, and that she had left hurriedly for Dover, the waiter thought.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading While lunching at the hotel, I learnt from the waiter that the young French lady had received letters causing her to change her plans, and that she had left hurriedly for Dover, the waiter thought.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Later in the day I was ignominiously recalled to London.
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From this reading Later in the day I was ignominiously recalled to London.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Later in the day I was ignominiously recalled to London.
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From this reading While lunching at the hotel, I learnt from the waiter that the young French lady had received letters causing her to change her plans, and that she had left hurriedly for Dover, the waiter thought.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Later in the day I was ignominiously recalled to London.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A Dark Horse "Le plus grand art d'un habile homme est celui de savoir cacher son habilete."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading While lunching at the hotel, I learnt from the waiter that the young French lady had received letters causing her to change her plans, and that she had left hurriedly for Dover, the waiter thought.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading While lunching at the hotel, I learnt from the waiter that the young French lady had received letters causing her to change her plans, and that she had left hurriedly for Dover, the waiter thought.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading While lunching at the hotel, I learnt from the waiter that the young French lady had received letters causing her to change her plans, and that she had left hurriedly for Dover, the waiter thought.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Later in the day I was ignominiously recalled to London.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading While lunching at the hotel, I learnt from the waiter that the young French lady had received letters causing her to change her plans, and that she had left hurriedly for Dover, the waiter thought.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading First note has been changed in London," Sander telegraphed to me.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading First note has been changed in London," Sander telegraphed to me.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading While lunching at the hotel, I learnt from the waiter that the young French lady had received letters causing her to change her plans, and that she had left hurriedly for Dover, the waiter thought.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A Dark Horse "Le plus grand art d'un habile homme est celui de savoir cacher son habilete."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Later in the day I was ignominiously recalled to London.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading While lunching at the hotel, I learnt from the waiter that the young French lady had received letters causing her to change her plans, and that she had left hurriedly for Dover, the waiter thought.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Useless to remain in Southampton.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading First note has been changed in London," Sander telegraphed to me.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A Dark Horse "Le plus grand art d'un habile homme est celui de savoir cacher son habilete."
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading While lunching at the hotel, I learnt from the waiter that the young French lady had received letters causing her to change her plans, and that she had left hurriedly for Dover, the waiter thought.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A Dark Horse "Le plus grand art d'un habile homme est celui de savoir cacher son habilete."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Useless to remain in Southampton.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading First note has been changed in London," Sander telegraphed to me.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading While lunching at the hotel, I learnt from the waiter that the young French lady had received letters causing her to change her plans, and that she had left hurriedly for Dover, the waiter thought.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Later in the day I was ignominiously recalled to London.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading While lunching at the hotel, I learnt from the waiter that the young French lady had received letters causing her to change her plans, and that she had left hurriedly for Dover, the waiter thought.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Later in the day I was ignominiously recalled to London.
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From this reading "Useless to remain in Southampton.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading While lunching at the hotel, I learnt from the waiter that the young French lady had received letters causing her to change her plans, and that she had left hurriedly for Dover, the waiter thought.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Later in the day I was ignominiously recalled to London.
during the time that
From this reading While lunching at the hotel, I learnt from the waiter that the young French lady had received letters causing her to change her plans, and that she had left hurriedly for Dover, the waiter thought.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading While lunching at the hotel, I learnt from the waiter that the young French lady had received letters causing her to change her plans, and that she had left hurriedly for Dover, the waiter thought.
