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Chapter XI
Arriving at the cottage, Doctor Allday discovered a gentleman, who was just closing the garden gate behind him. “Has Miss Emily had a visitor?” he inquired, when the servant admitted him. “The gentleman left a letter for Miss Emily, sir.” “Did he ask to see her?” “He asked after Miss Letitia’s health.
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later than; following
From this reading ““He asked after Miss Letitia’s health.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading ““He asked after Miss Letitia’s health.”
at or toward the back of something
From this reading “Arriving at the cottage, Doctor Allday discovered a gentleman, who was just closing the garden gate behind him.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Arriving at the cottage, Doctor Allday discovered a gentleman, who was just closing the garden gate behind him.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “Arriving at the cottage, Doctor Allday discovered a gentleman, who was just closing the garden gate behind him.”
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading ““Has Miss Emily had a visitor?” he inquired, when the servant admitted him.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading ““Has Miss Emily had a visitor?” he inquired, when the servant admitted him.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading ““The gentleman left a letter for Miss Emily, sir.””
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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 Arriving at the cottage, Doctor Allday discovered a gentleman, who was just closing the garden gate behind him.
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From this reading “Has Miss Emily had a visitor?” he inquired, when the servant admitted him.
later than; following
From this reading “He asked after Miss Letitia’s health.
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From this reading Arriving at the cottage, Doctor Allday discovered a gentleman, who was just closing the garden gate behind him.
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From this reading Arriving at the cottage, Doctor Allday discovered a gentleman, who was just closing the garden gate behind him.
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From this reading “Did he ask to see her?”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “He asked after Miss Letitia’s health.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Arriving at the cottage, Doctor Allday discovered a gentleman, who was just closing the garden gate behind him.
at or toward the back of something
From this reading Arriving at the cottage, Doctor Allday discovered a gentleman, who was just closing the garden gate behind him.
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From this reading Arriving at the cottage, Doctor Allday discovered a gentleman, who was just closing the garden gate behind him.
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From this reading Arriving at the cottage, Doctor Allday discovered a gentleman, who was just closing the garden gate behind him.
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading “Did he ask to see her?”
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From this reading Arriving at the cottage, Doctor Allday discovered a gentleman, who was just closing the garden gate behind him.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Arriving at the cottage, Doctor Allday discovered a gentleman, who was just closing the garden gate behind him.
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From this reading “Has Miss Emily had a visitor?” he inquired, when the servant admitted him.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “The gentleman left a letter for Miss Emily, sir.”
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From this reading Arriving at the cottage, Doctor Allday discovered a gentleman, who was just closing the garden gate behind him.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Arriving at the cottage, Doctor Allday discovered a gentleman, who was just closing the garden gate behind him.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading Arriving at the cottage, Doctor Allday discovered a gentleman, who was just closing the garden gate behind him.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading “Has Miss Emily had a visitor?” he inquired, when the servant admitted him.
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Has Miss Emily had a visitor?” he inquired, when the servant admitted him.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “Has Miss Emily had a visitor?” he inquired, when the servant admitted him.
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From this reading “He asked after Miss Letitia’s health.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading “Did he ask to see her?”
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Arriving at the cottage, Doctor Allday discovered a gentleman, who was just closing the garden gate behind him.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “Has Miss Emily had a visitor?” he inquired, when the servant admitted him.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Arriving at the cottage, Doctor Allday discovered a gentleman, who was just closing the garden gate behind him.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “The gentleman left a letter for Miss Emily, sir.”
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “He asked after Miss Letitia’s health.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “The gentleman left a letter for Miss Emily, sir.”
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Has Miss Emily had a visitor?” he inquired, when the servant admitted him.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Did he ask to see her?”
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Has Miss Emily had a visitor?” he inquired, when the servant admitted him.
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From this reading “The gentleman left a letter for Miss Emily, sir.”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Arriving at the cottage, Doctor Allday discovered a gentleman, who was just closing the garden gate behind him.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “Did he ask to see her?”
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From this reading “Has Miss Emily had a visitor?” he inquired, when the servant admitted him.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Arriving at the cottage, Doctor Allday discovered a gentleman, who was just closing the garden gate behind him.
at the time that
From this reading “Has Miss Emily had a visitor?” he inquired, when the servant admitted him.
which person or people
From this reading Arriving at the cottage, Doctor Allday discovered a gentleman, who was just closing the garden gate behind him.
