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Chapter XI
"VENGEANCE IS MINE." When Hinton at last left him, Mr. Harman sat on for a long time by his study fire. The fire burnt low but he did not replenish it, neither did he touch the cold coffee which still remained on his table. After an hour or so of musings, during which the old face seemed each moment to grow more sad and careworn, he stretched out his hand to ring his bell. Almost instantly was the summons answered--a tall footman stood before him.
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later than; following
From this reading “After an hour or so of musings, during which the old face seemed each moment to grow more sad and careworn, he stretched out his hand to ring his bell.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “Almost instantly was the summons answered--a tall footman stood before him.”
earlier than; in front of
From this reading “Almost instantly was the summons answered--a tall footman stood before him.”
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading “After an hour or so of musings, during which the old face seemed each moment to grow more sad and careworn, he stretched out his hand to ring his bell.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “After an hour or so of musings, during which the old face seemed each moment to grow more sad and careworn, he stretched out his hand to ring his bell.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “When Hinton at last left him, Mr. Harman sat on for a long time by his study fire.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “When Hinton at last left him, Mr. Harman sat on for a long time by his study fire.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “When Hinton at last left him, Mr. Harman sat on for a long time by his study fire.”
the one or ones belonging to the person speaking
From this reading “"VENGEANCE IS MINE."”
not one and not the other of two
From this reading “The fire burnt low but he did not replenish it, neither did he touch the cold coffee which still remained on his table.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “The fire burnt low but he did not replenish it, neither did he touch the cold coffee which still remained on his table.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “After an hour or so of musings, during which the old face seemed each moment to grow more sad and careworn, he stretched out his hand to ring his bell.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “The fire burnt low but he did not replenish it, neither did he touch the cold coffee which still remained on his table.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Almost instantly was the summons answered--a tall footman stood before him.”
an official order to appear or respond
From this reading “Almost instantly was the summons answered--a tall footman stood before him.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “When Hinton at last left him, Mr. Harman sat on for a long time by his study fire.”
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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 When Hinton at last left him, Mr. Harman sat on for a long time by his study fire.
later than; following
From this reading After an hour or so of musings, during which the old face seemed each moment to grow more sad and careworn, he stretched out his hand to ring his bell.
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From this reading Almost instantly was the summons answered--a tall footman stood before him.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading After an hour or so of musings, during which the old face seemed each moment to grow more sad and careworn, he stretched out his hand to ring his bell.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading After an hour or so of musings, during which the old face seemed each moment to grow more sad and careworn, he stretched out his hand to ring his bell.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading Almost instantly was the summons answered--a tall footman stood before him.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading When Hinton at last left him, Mr. Harman sat on for a long time by his study fire.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Almost instantly was the summons answered--a tall footman stood before him.
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From this reading After an hour or so of musings, during which the old face seemed each moment to grow more sad and careworn, he stretched out his hand to ring his bell.
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From this reading The fire burnt low but he did not replenish it, neither did he touch the cold coffee which still remained on his table.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The fire burnt low but he did not replenish it, neither did he touch the cold coffee which still remained on his table.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading When Hinton at last left him, Mr. Harman sat on for a long time by his study fire.
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From this reading After an hour or so of musings, during which the old face seemed each moment to grow more sad and careworn, he stretched out his hand to ring his bell.
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From this reading The fire burnt low but he did not replenish it, neither did he touch the cold coffee which still remained on his table.
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From this reading The fire burnt low but he did not replenish it, neither did he touch the cold coffee which still remained on his table.
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading The fire burnt low but he did not replenish it, neither did he touch the cold coffee which still remained on his table.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading After an hour or so of musings, during which the old face seemed each moment to grow more sad and careworn, he stretched out his hand to ring his bell.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading After an hour or so of musings, during which the old face seemed each moment to grow more sad and careworn, he stretched out his hand to ring his bell.
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From this reading After an hour or so of musings, during which the old face seemed each moment to grow more sad and careworn, he stretched out his hand to ring his bell.
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From this reading When Hinton at last left him, Mr. Harman sat on for a long time by his study fire.
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From this reading Almost instantly was the summons answered--a tall footman stood before him.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading When Hinton at last left him, Mr. Harman sat on for a long time by his study fire.
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From this reading After an hour or so of musings, during which the old face seemed each moment to grow more sad and careworn, he stretched out his hand to ring his bell.
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From this reading After an hour or so of musings, during which the old face seemed each moment to grow more sad and careworn, he stretched out his hand to ring his bell.
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From this reading When Hinton at last left him, Mr. Harman sat on for a long time by his study fire.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The fire burnt low but he did not replenish it, neither did he touch the cold coffee which still remained on his table.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading When Hinton at last left him, Mr. Harman sat on for a long time by his study fire.
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From this reading When Hinton at last left him, Mr. Harman sat on for a long time by his study fire.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading When Hinton at last left him, Mr. Harman sat on for a long time by his study fire.
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From this reading After an hour or so of musings, during which the old face seemed each moment to grow more sad and careworn, he stretched out his hand to ring his bell.
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From this reading Almost instantly was the summons answered--a tall footman stood before him.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "VENGEANCE IS MINE."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The fire burnt low but he did not replenish it, neither did he touch the cold coffee which still remained on his table.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading When Hinton at last left him, Mr. Harman sat on for a long time by his study fire.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading When Hinton at last left him, Mr. Harman sat on for a long time by his study fire.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading When Hinton at last left him, Mr. Harman sat on for a long time by his study fire.
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From this reading The fire burnt low but he did not replenish it, neither did he touch the cold coffee which still remained on his table.
the one or ones belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "VENGEANCE IS MINE."
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From this reading After an hour or so of musings, during which the old face seemed each moment to grow more sad and careworn, he stretched out his hand to ring his bell.
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From this reading After an hour or so of musings, during which the old face seemed each moment to grow more sad and careworn, he stretched out his hand to ring his bell.
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From this reading When Hinton at last left him, Mr. Harman sat on for a long time by his study fire.
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From this reading After an hour or so of musings, during which the old face seemed each moment to grow more sad and careworn, he stretched out his hand to ring his bell.
not one and not the other of two
From this reading The fire burnt low but he did not replenish it, neither did he touch the cold coffee which still remained on his table.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The fire burnt low but he did not replenish it, neither did he touch the cold coffee which still remained on his table.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading After an hour or so of musings, during which the old face seemed each moment to grow more sad and careworn, he stretched out his hand to ring his bell.
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From this reading After an hour or so of musings, during which the old face seemed each moment to grow more sad and careworn, he stretched out his hand to ring his bell.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading When Hinton at last left him, Mr. Harman sat on for a long time by his study fire.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading After an hour or so of musings, during which the old face seemed each moment to grow more sad and careworn, he stretched out his hand to ring his bell.
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From this reading After an hour or so of musings, during which the old face seemed each moment to grow more sad and careworn, he stretched out his hand to ring his bell.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading The fire burnt low but he did not replenish it, neither did he touch the cold coffee which still remained on his table.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The fire burnt low but he did not replenish it, neither did he touch the cold coffee which still remained on his table.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading After an hour or so of musings, during which the old face seemed each moment to grow more sad and careworn, he stretched out his hand to ring his bell.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading After an hour or so of musings, during which the old face seemed each moment to grow more sad and careworn, he stretched out his hand to ring his bell.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When Hinton at last left him, Mr. Harman sat on for a long time by his study fire.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading After an hour or so of musings, during which the old face seemed each moment to grow more sad and careworn, he stretched out his hand to ring his bell.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading After an hour or so of musings, during which the old face seemed each moment to grow more sad and careworn, he stretched out his hand to ring his bell.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading The fire burnt low but he did not replenish it, neither did he touch the cold coffee which still remained on his table.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Almost instantly was the summons answered--a tall footman stood before him.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading After an hour or so of musings, during which the old face seemed each moment to grow more sad and careworn, he stretched out his hand to ring his bell.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When Hinton at last left him, Mr. Harman sat on for a long time by his study fire.
an official order to appear or respond
From this reading Almost instantly was the summons answered--a tall footman stood before him.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The fire burnt low but he did not replenish it, neither did he touch the cold coffee which still remained on his table.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Almost instantly was the summons answered--a tall footman stood before him.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The fire burnt low but he did not replenish it, neither did he touch the cold coffee which still remained on his table.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading When Hinton at last left him, Mr. Harman sat on for a long time by his study fire.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading After an hour or so of musings, during which the old face seemed each moment to grow more sad and careworn, he stretched out his hand to ring his bell.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The fire burnt low but he did not replenish it, neither did he touch the cold coffee which still remained on his table.
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From this reading "VENGEANCE IS MINE."
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Almost instantly was the summons answered--a tall footman stood before him.
at the time that
From this reading When Hinton at last left him, Mr. Harman sat on for a long time by his study fire.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The fire burnt low but he did not replenish it, neither did he touch the cold coffee which still remained on his table.
