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The opportunity for an explanation between Jacob and his fellow speculators speedily presented itself. Amongst his letters, on the following morning, Jacob found a somewhat pompous little note from Dane Montague, inviting him to lunch at the Milan at half-past one. Littleham, supremely uncomfortable in a new suit of clothes, was the other guest, and champagne was served before the three men had well taken their places. "A celebration, eh?" Jacob observed, as he bowed to his two hosts.
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surrounded by; in the company of
From this reading “Amongst his letters, on the following morning, Jacob found a somewhat pompous little note from Dane Montague, inviting him to lunch at the Milan at half-past one.”
earlier than; in front of
From this reading “Littleham, supremely uncomfortable in a new suit of clothes, was the other guest, and champagne was served before the three men had well taken their places.”
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading “The opportunity for an explanation between Jacob and his fellow speculators speedily presented itself.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Amongst his letters, on the following morning, Jacob found a somewhat pompous little note from Dane Montague, inviting him to lunch at the Milan at half-past one.”
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading “The opportunity for an explanation between Jacob and his fellow speculators speedily presented itself.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Amongst his letters, on the following morning, Jacob found a somewhat pompous little note from Dane Montague, inviting him to lunch at the Milan at half-past one.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Amongst his letters, on the following morning, Jacob found a somewhat pompous little note from Dane Montague, inviting him to lunch at the Milan at half-past one.”
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading “Amongst his letters, on the following morning, Jacob found a somewhat pompous little note from Dane Montague, inviting him to lunch at the Milan at half-past one.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Littleham, supremely uncomfortable in a new suit of clothes, was the other guest, and champagne was served before the three men had well taken their places.”
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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 Amongst his letters, on the following morning, Jacob found a somewhat pompous little note from Dane Montague, inviting him to lunch at the Milan at half-past one.
surrounded by; in the company of
From this reading Amongst his letters, on the following morning, Jacob found a somewhat pompous little note from Dane Montague, inviting him to lunch at the Milan at half-past one.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The opportunity for an explanation between Jacob and his fellow speculators speedily presented itself.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The opportunity for an explanation between Jacob and his fellow speculators speedily presented itself.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Jacob observed, as he bowed to his two hosts.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Amongst his letters, on the following morning, Jacob found a somewhat pompous little note from Dane Montague, inviting him to lunch at the Milan at half-past one.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Littleham, supremely uncomfortable in a new suit of clothes, was the other guest, and champagne was served before the three men had well taken their places.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading The opportunity for an explanation between Jacob and his fellow speculators speedily presented itself.
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From this reading Jacob observed, as he bowed to his two hosts.
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From this reading "A celebration, eh?"
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From this reading Littleham, supremely uncomfortable in a new suit of clothes, was the other guest, and champagne was served before the three men had well taken their places.
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From this reading Littleham, supremely uncomfortable in a new suit of clothes, was the other guest, and champagne was served before the three men had well taken their places.
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From this reading Amongst his letters, on the following morning, Jacob found a somewhat pompous little note from Dane Montague, inviting him to lunch at the Milan at half-past one.
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From this reading "A celebration, eh?"
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From this reading The opportunity for an explanation between Jacob and his fellow speculators speedily presented itself.
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From this reading The opportunity for an explanation between Jacob and his fellow speculators speedily presented itself.
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From this reading Amongst his letters, on the following morning, Jacob found a somewhat pompous little note from Dane Montague, inviting him to lunch at the Milan at half-past one.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The opportunity for an explanation between Jacob and his fellow speculators speedily presented itself.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Amongst his letters, on the following morning, Jacob found a somewhat pompous little note from Dane Montague, inviting him to lunch at the Milan at half-past one.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Amongst his letters, on the following morning, Jacob found a somewhat pompous little note from Dane Montague, inviting him to lunch at the Milan at half-past one.
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From this reading Littleham, supremely uncomfortable in a new suit of clothes, was the other guest, and champagne was served before the three men had well taken their places.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Littleham, supremely uncomfortable in a new suit of clothes, was the other guest, and champagne was served before the three men had well taken their places.
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From this reading Amongst his letters, on the following morning, Jacob found a somewhat pompous little note from Dane Montague, inviting him to lunch at the Milan at half-past one.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Jacob observed, as he bowed to his two hosts.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Amongst his letters, on the following morning, Jacob found a somewhat pompous little note from Dane Montague, inviting him to lunch at the Milan at half-past one.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The opportunity for an explanation between Jacob and his fellow speculators speedily presented itself.
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From this reading Jacob observed, as he bowed to his two hosts.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Littleham, supremely uncomfortable in a new suit of clothes, was the other guest, and champagne was served before the three men had well taken their places.
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From this reading Amongst his letters, on the following morning, Jacob found a somewhat pompous little note from Dane Montague, inviting him to lunch at the Milan at half-past one.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading The opportunity for an explanation between Jacob and his fellow speculators speedily presented itself.
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From this reading The opportunity for an explanation between Jacob and his fellow speculators speedily presented itself.
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From this reading Amongst his letters, on the following morning, Jacob found a somewhat pompous little note from Dane Montague, inviting him to lunch at the Milan at half-past one.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Amongst his letters, on the following morning, Jacob found a somewhat pompous little note from Dane Montague, inviting him to lunch at the Milan at half-past one.
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From this reading Littleham, supremely uncomfortable in a new suit of clothes, was the other guest, and champagne was served before the three men had well taken their places.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Amongst his letters, on the following morning, Jacob found a somewhat pompous little note from Dane Montague, inviting him to lunch at the Milan at half-past one.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Littleham, supremely uncomfortable in a new suit of clothes, was the other guest, and champagne was served before the three men had well taken their places.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Amongst his letters, on the following morning, Jacob found a somewhat pompous little note from Dane Montague, inviting him to lunch at the Milan at half-past one.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Amongst his letters, on the following morning, Jacob found a somewhat pompous little note from Dane Montague, inviting him to lunch at the Milan at half-past one.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Amongst his letters, on the following morning, Jacob found a somewhat pompous little note from Dane Montague, inviting him to lunch at the Milan at half-past one.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Littleham, supremely uncomfortable in a new suit of clothes, was the other guest, and champagne was served before the three men had well taken their places.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Amongst his letters, on the following morning, Jacob found a somewhat pompous little note from Dane Montague, inviting him to lunch at the Milan at half-past one.
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From this reading Jacob observed, as he bowed to his two hosts.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Littleham, supremely uncomfortable in a new suit of clothes, was the other guest, and champagne was served before the three men had well taken their places.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Amongst his letters, on the following morning, Jacob found a somewhat pompous little note from Dane Montague, inviting him to lunch at the Milan at half-past one.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Amongst his letters, on the following morning, Jacob found a somewhat pompous little note from Dane Montague, inviting him to lunch at the Milan at half-past one.
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From this reading The opportunity for an explanation between Jacob and his fellow speculators speedily presented itself.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Littleham, supremely uncomfortable in a new suit of clothes, was the other guest, and champagne was served before the three men had well taken their places.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Littleham, supremely uncomfortable in a new suit of clothes, was the other guest, and champagne was served before the three men had well taken their places.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Amongst his letters, on the following morning, Jacob found a somewhat pompous little note from Dane Montague, inviting him to lunch at the Milan at half-past one.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The opportunity for an explanation between Jacob and his fellow speculators speedily presented itself.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Littleham, supremely uncomfortable in a new suit of clothes, was the other guest, and champagne was served before the three men had well taken their places.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Amongst his letters, on the following morning, Jacob found a somewhat pompous little note from Dane Montague, inviting him to lunch at the Milan at half-past one.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The opportunity for an explanation between Jacob and his fellow speculators speedily presented itself.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The opportunity for an explanation between Jacob and his fellow speculators speedily presented itself.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Littleham, supremely uncomfortable in a new suit of clothes, was the other guest, and champagne was served before the three men had well taken their places.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Littleham, supremely uncomfortable in a new suit of clothes, was the other guest, and champagne was served before the three men had well taken their places.
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From this reading Littleham, supremely uncomfortable in a new suit of clothes, was the other guest, and champagne was served before the three men had well taken their places.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The opportunity for an explanation between Jacob and his fellow speculators speedily presented itself.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Littleham, supremely uncomfortable in a new suit of clothes, was the other guest, and champagne was served before the three men had well taken their places.
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From this reading Littleham, supremely uncomfortable in a new suit of clothes, was the other guest, and champagne was served before the three men had well taken their places.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Amongst his letters, on the following morning, Jacob found a somewhat pompous little note from Dane Montague, inviting him to lunch at the Milan at half-past one.
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From this reading Jacob observed, as he bowed to his two hosts.
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From this reading Littleham, supremely uncomfortable in a new suit of clothes, was the other guest, and champagne was served before the three men had well taken their places.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Littleham, supremely uncomfortable in a new suit of clothes, was the other guest, and champagne was served before the three men had well taken their places.
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From this reading Littleham, supremely uncomfortable in a new suit of clothes, was the other guest, and champagne was served before the three men had well taken their places.
