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Chapter II
A DISAPPOINTMENT AND A DRAGOMAN It was a blow not to see Anthony on the quay. And other blows rained thick and fast. My two consolations were that I was actually in Egypt; and that in the confusion Rechid Bey with the veiled figure of his silent bride had slipped away without further incidents. Their disappearance was regretted by no one save Monny, unless it was Neill Sheridan, and he was discreet enough to keep his feelings to himself. The girl was not.
Oxford-style entry order: headword, part of speech, US IPA, concise definition, contextual example, audio, and collocations from this reading.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “A DISAPPOINTMENT AND A DRAGOMAN It was a blow not to see Anthony on the quay.”
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading “Their disappearance was regretted by no one save Monny, unless it was Neill Sheridan, and he was discreet enough to keep his feelings to himself.”
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading “Their disappearance was regretted by no one save Monny, unless it was Neill Sheridan, and he was discreet enough to keep his feelings to himself.”
except for; apart from
From this reading “Their disappearance was regretted by no one save Monny, unless it was Neill Sheridan, and he was discreet enough to keep his feelings to himself.”
except if; if not
From this reading “Their disappearance was regretted by no one save Monny, unless it was Neill Sheridan, and he was discreet enough to keep his feelings to himself.”
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading “My two consolations were that I was actually in Egypt; and that in the confusion Rechid Bey with the veiled figure of his silent bride had slipped away without further incidents.”
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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 DISAPPOINTMENT AND A DRAGOMAN It was a blow not to see Anthony on the quay.
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From this reading My two consolations were that I was actually in Egypt; and that in the confusion Rechid Bey with the veiled figure of his silent bride had slipped away without further incidents.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A DISAPPOINTMENT AND A DRAGOMAN It was a blow not to see Anthony on the quay.
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From this reading A DISAPPOINTMENT AND A DRAGOMAN It was a blow not to see Anthony on the quay.
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From this reading My two consolations were that I was actually in Egypt; and that in the confusion Rechid Bey with the veiled figure of his silent bride had slipped away without further incidents.
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From this reading My two consolations were that I was actually in Egypt; and that in the confusion Rechid Bey with the veiled figure of his silent bride had slipped away without further incidents.
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From this reading A DISAPPOINTMENT AND A DRAGOMAN It was a blow not to see Anthony on the quay.
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From this reading And other blows rained thick and fast.
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From this reading My two consolations were that I was actually in Egypt; and that in the confusion Rechid Bey with the veiled figure of his silent bride had slipped away without further incidents.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Their disappearance was regretted by no one save Monny, unless it was Neill Sheridan, and he was discreet enough to keep his feelings to himself.
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From this reading My two consolations were that I was actually in Egypt; and that in the confusion Rechid Bey with the veiled figure of his silent bride had slipped away without further incidents.
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From this reading My two consolations were that I was actually in Egypt; and that in the confusion Rechid Bey with the veiled figure of his silent bride had slipped away without further incidents.
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From this reading Their disappearance was regretted by no one save Monny, unless it was Neill Sheridan, and he was discreet enough to keep his feelings to himself.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading A DISAPPOINTMENT AND A DRAGOMAN It was a blow not to see Anthony on the quay.
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From this reading Their disappearance was regretted by no one save Monny, unless it was Neill Sheridan, and he was discreet enough to keep his feelings to himself.
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From this reading A DISAPPOINTMENT AND A DRAGOMAN It was a blow not to see Anthony on the quay.
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From this reading My two consolations were that I was actually in Egypt; and that in the confusion Rechid Bey with the veiled figure of his silent bride had slipped away without further incidents.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Their disappearance was regretted by no one save Monny, unless it was Neill Sheridan, and he was discreet enough to keep his feelings to himself.
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From this reading And other blows rained thick and fast.
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From this reading Their disappearance was regretted by no one save Monny, unless it was Neill Sheridan, and he was discreet enough to keep his feelings to himself.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading My two consolations were that I was actually in Egypt; and that in the confusion Rechid Bey with the veiled figure of his silent bride had slipped away without further incidents.
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From this reading My two consolations were that I was actually in Egypt; and that in the confusion Rechid Bey with the veiled figure of his silent bride had slipped away without further incidents.
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From this reading The girl was not.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading My two consolations were that I was actually in Egypt; and that in the confusion Rechid Bey with the veiled figure of his silent bride had slipped away without further incidents.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Their disappearance was regretted by no one save Monny, unless it was Neill Sheridan, and he was discreet enough to keep his feelings to himself.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Their disappearance was regretted by no one save Monny, unless it was Neill Sheridan, and he was discreet enough to keep his feelings to himself.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading My two consolations were that I was actually in Egypt; and that in the confusion Rechid Bey with the veiled figure of his silent bride had slipped away without further incidents.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading My two consolations were that I was actually in Egypt; and that in the confusion Rechid Bey with the veiled figure of his silent bride had slipped away without further incidents.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading My two consolations were that I was actually in Egypt; and that in the confusion Rechid Bey with the veiled figure of his silent bride had slipped away without further incidents.
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From this reading My two consolations were that I was actually in Egypt; and that in the confusion Rechid Bey with the veiled figure of his silent bride had slipped away without further incidents.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading A DISAPPOINTMENT AND A DRAGOMAN It was a blow not to see Anthony on the quay.
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From this reading Their disappearance was regretted by no one save Monny, unless it was Neill Sheridan, and he was discreet enough to keep his feelings to himself.
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From this reading Their disappearance was regretted by no one save Monny, unless it was Neill Sheridan, and he was discreet enough to keep his feelings to himself.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading My two consolations were that I was actually in Egypt; and that in the confusion Rechid Bey with the veiled figure of his silent bride had slipped away without further incidents.
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From this reading Their disappearance was regretted by no one save Monny, unless it was Neill Sheridan, and he was discreet enough to keep his feelings to himself.
not any; not one
From this reading Their disappearance was regretted by no one save Monny, unless it was Neill Sheridan, and he was discreet enough to keep his feelings to himself.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading A DISAPPOINTMENT AND A DRAGOMAN It was a blow not to see Anthony on the quay.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading My two consolations were that I was actually in Egypt; and that in the confusion Rechid Bey with the veiled figure of his silent bride had slipped away without further incidents.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A DISAPPOINTMENT AND A DRAGOMAN It was a blow not to see Anthony on the quay.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Their disappearance was regretted by no one save Monny, unless it was Neill Sheridan, and he was discreet enough to keep his feelings to himself.
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From this reading And other blows rained thick and fast.
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From this reading A DISAPPOINTMENT AND A DRAGOMAN It was a blow not to see Anthony on the quay.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading And other blows rained thick and fast.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading My two consolations were that I was actually in Egypt; and that in the confusion Rechid Bey with the veiled figure of his silent bride had slipped away without further incidents.
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From this reading Their disappearance was regretted by no one save Monny, unless it was Neill Sheridan, and he was discreet enough to keep his feelings to himself.
except for; apart from
From this reading Their disappearance was regretted by no one save Monny, unless it was Neill Sheridan, and he was discreet enough to keep his feelings to himself.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A DISAPPOINTMENT AND A DRAGOMAN It was a blow not to see Anthony on the quay.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Their disappearance was regretted by no one save Monny, unless it was Neill Sheridan, and he was discreet enough to keep his feelings to himself.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading My two consolations were that I was actually in Egypt; and that in the confusion Rechid Bey with the veiled figure of his silent bride had slipped away without further incidents.
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From this reading My two consolations were that I was actually in Egypt; and that in the confusion Rechid Bey with the veiled figure of his silent bride had slipped away without further incidents.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading My two consolations were that I was actually in Egypt; and that in the confusion Rechid Bey with the veiled figure of his silent bride had slipped away without further incidents.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A DISAPPOINTMENT AND A DRAGOMAN It was a blow not to see Anthony on the quay.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Their disappearance was regretted by no one save Monny, unless it was Neill Sheridan, and he was discreet enough to keep his feelings to himself.
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From this reading And other blows rained thick and fast.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A DISAPPOINTMENT AND A DRAGOMAN It was a blow not to see Anthony on the quay.
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From this reading My two consolations were that I was actually in Egypt; and that in the confusion Rechid Bey with the veiled figure of his silent bride had slipped away without further incidents.
except if; if not
From this reading Their disappearance was regretted by no one save Monny, unless it was Neill Sheridan, and he was discreet enough to keep his feelings to himself.
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From this reading My two consolations were that I was actually in Egypt; and that in the confusion Rechid Bey with the veiled figure of his silent bride had slipped away without further incidents.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A DISAPPOINTMENT AND A DRAGOMAN It was a blow not to see Anthony on the quay.
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading My two consolations were that I was actually in Egypt; and that in the confusion Rechid Bey with the veiled figure of his silent bride had slipped away without further incidents.
in the company of; together with
From this reading My two consolations were that I was actually in Egypt; and that in the confusion Rechid Bey with the veiled figure of his silent bride had slipped away without further incidents.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading My two consolations were that I was actually in Egypt; and that in the confusion Rechid Bey with the veiled figure of his silent bride had slipped away without further incidents.
