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Chapter XXXV
A HIDDEN SIN. Nine o' clock in the evening was the hour named by Mr. Harman, and punctually at that hour Home arrived at Prince's Gate. He was a man who had never been known to be late for an appointment; for in little things even, this singular man was faithful to the very letter of the trust. This nice observance of his passed word, in a great measure counteracted his otherwise unpractical nature. Home was known by all his acquaintances to be a most dependable man.
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the past participle of “be”
From this reading “He was a man who had never been known to be late for an appointment; for in little things even, this singular man was faithful to the very letter of the trust.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “He was a man who had never been known to be late for an appointment; for in little things even, this singular man was faithful to the very letter of the trust.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “He was a man who had never been known to be late for an appointment; for in little things even, this singular man was faithful to the very letter of the trust.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “This nice observance of his passed word, in a great measure counteracted his otherwise unpractical nature.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “He was a man who had never been known to be late for an appointment; for in little things even, this singular man was faithful to the very letter of the trust.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “He was a man who had never been known to be late for an appointment; for in little things even, this singular man was faithful to the very letter of the trust.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “This nice observance of his passed word, in a great measure counteracted his otherwise unpractical nature.”
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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 HIDDEN SIN.
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From this reading Home was known by all his acquaintances to be a most dependable man.
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From this reading Home was known by all his acquaintances to be a most dependable man.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He was a man who had never been known to be late for an appointment; for in little things even, this singular man was faithful to the very letter of the trust.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Nine o' clock in the evening was the hour named by Mr. Harman, and punctually at that hour Home arrived at Prince's Gate.
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From this reading He was a man who had never been known to be late for an appointment; for in little things even, this singular man was faithful to the very letter of the trust.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Nine o' clock in the evening was the hour named by Mr. Harman, and punctually at that hour Home arrived at Prince's Gate.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Nine o' clock in the evening was the hour named by Mr. Harman, and punctually at that hour Home arrived at Prince's Gate.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He was a man who had never been known to be late for an appointment; for in little things even, this singular man was faithful to the very letter of the trust.
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He was a man who had never been known to be late for an appointment; for in little things even, this singular man was faithful to the very letter of the trust.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Nine o' clock in the evening was the hour named by Mr. Harman, and punctually at that hour Home arrived at Prince's Gate.
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From this reading Nine o' clock in the evening was the hour named by Mr. Harman, and punctually at that hour Home arrived at Prince's Gate.
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From this reading This nice observance of his passed word, in a great measure counteracted his otherwise unpractical nature.
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From this reading Home was known by all his acquaintances to be a most dependable man.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading He was a man who had never been known to be late for an appointment; for in little things even, this singular man was faithful to the very letter of the trust.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Nine o' clock in the evening was the hour named by Mr. Harman, and punctually at that hour Home arrived at Prince's Gate.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading He was a man who had never been known to be late for an appointment; for in little things even, this singular man was faithful to the very letter of the trust.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He was a man who had never been known to be late for an appointment; for in little things even, this singular man was faithful to the very letter of the trust.
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From this reading Nine o' clock in the evening was the hour named by Mr. Harman, and punctually at that hour Home arrived at Prince's Gate.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading This nice observance of his passed word, in a great measure counteracted his otherwise unpractical nature.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He was a man who had never been known to be late for an appointment; for in little things even, this singular man was faithful to the very letter of the trust.
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From this reading Nine o' clock in the evening was the hour named by Mr. Harman, and punctually at that hour Home arrived at Prince's Gate.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was a man who had never been known to be late for an appointment; for in little things even, this singular man was faithful to the very letter of the trust.
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From this reading A HIDDEN SIN.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading This nice observance of his passed word, in a great measure counteracted his otherwise unpractical nature.
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From this reading Nine o' clock in the evening was the hour named by Mr. Harman, and punctually at that hour Home arrived at Prince's Gate.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Nine o' clock in the evening was the hour named by Mr. Harman, and punctually at that hour Home arrived at Prince's Gate.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Nine o' clock in the evening was the hour named by Mr. Harman, and punctually at that hour Home arrived at Prince's Gate.
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From this reading He was a man who had never been known to be late for an appointment; for in little things even, this singular man was faithful to the very letter of the trust.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He was a man who had never been known to be late for an appointment; for in little things even, this singular man was faithful to the very letter of the trust.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He was a man who had never been known to be late for an appointment; for in little things even, this singular man was faithful to the very letter of the trust.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading He was a man who had never been known to be late for an appointment; for in little things even, this singular man was faithful to the very letter of the trust.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He was a man who had never been known to be late for an appointment; for in little things even, this singular man was faithful to the very letter of the trust.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading This nice observance of his passed word, in a great measure counteracted his otherwise unpractical nature.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Home was known by all his acquaintances to be a most dependable man.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Nine o' clock in the evening was the hour named by Mr. Harman, and punctually at that hour Home arrived at Prince's Gate.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Nine o' clock in the evening was the hour named by Mr. Harman, and punctually at that hour Home arrived at Prince's Gate.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading This nice observance of his passed word, in a great measure counteracted his otherwise unpractical nature.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading He was a man who had never been known to be late for an appointment; for in little things even, this singular man was faithful to the very letter of the trust.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading This nice observance of his passed word, in a great measure counteracted his otherwise unpractical nature.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Nine o' clock in the evening was the hour named by Mr. Harman, and punctually at that hour Home arrived at Prince's Gate.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Nine o' clock in the evening was the hour named by Mr. Harman, and punctually at that hour Home arrived at Prince's Gate.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading This nice observance of his passed word, in a great measure counteracted his otherwise unpractical nature.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He was a man who had never been known to be late for an appointment; for in little things even, this singular man was faithful to the very letter of the trust.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading This nice observance of his passed word, in a great measure counteracted his otherwise unpractical nature.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading This nice observance of his passed word, in a great measure counteracted his otherwise unpractical nature.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Nine o' clock in the evening was the hour named by Mr. Harman, and punctually at that hour Home arrived at Prince's Gate.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Nine o' clock in the evening was the hour named by Mr. Harman, and punctually at that hour Home arrived at Prince's Gate.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A HIDDEN SIN.
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From this reading He was a man who had never been known to be late for an appointment; for in little things even, this singular man was faithful to the very letter of the trust.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Nine o' clock in the evening was the hour named by Mr. Harman, and punctually at that hour Home arrived at Prince's Gate.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Nine o' clock in the evening was the hour named by Mr. Harman, and punctually at that hour Home arrived at Prince's Gate.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He was a man who had never been known to be late for an appointment; for in little things even, this singular man was faithful to the very letter of the trust.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading He was a man who had never been known to be late for an appointment; for in little things even, this singular man was faithful to the very letter of the trust.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He was a man who had never been known to be late for an appointment; for in little things even, this singular man was faithful to the very letter of the trust.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He was a man who had never been known to be late for an appointment; for in little things even, this singular man was faithful to the very letter of the trust.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading This nice observance of his passed word, in a great measure counteracted his otherwise unpractical nature.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He was a man who had never been known to be late for an appointment; for in little things even, this singular man was faithful to the very letter of the trust.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Nine o' clock in the evening was the hour named by Mr. Harman, and punctually at that hour Home arrived at Prince's Gate.
which person or people
From this reading He was a man who had never been known to be late for an appointment; for in little things even, this singular man was faithful to the very letter of the trust.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading This nice observance of his passed word, in a great measure counteracted his otherwise unpractical nature.
