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"Father," he said, "Rhoda and William, allow me--my wife, Taou Yuen." Rhoda Ammidon gave an uncontrollable gasp as the Chinese woman sank in a fluttering prostration of color at Jeremy's feet. He ejaculated, "God bless me," and started back. William's face was inscrutable, unguessed lines appeared about his severe mouth. Her own sensation was one of incredulity touched with mounting anger and feeling of outrage.
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on the subject of; concerning
From this reading “William's face was inscrutable, unguessed lines appeared about his severe mouth.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “Her own sensation was one of incredulity touched with mounting anger and feeling of outrage.”
moving with quick light beats or trembles
From this reading “Rhoda Ammidon gave an uncontrollable gasp as the Chinese woman sank in a fluttering prostration of color at Jeremy's feet.”
a sudden sharp intake of breath
From this reading “Rhoda Ammidon gave an uncontrollable gasp as the Chinese woman sank in a fluttering prostration of color at Jeremy's feet.”
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading “Her own sensation was one of incredulity touched with mounting anger and feeling of outrage.”
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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 Rhoda Ammidon gave an uncontrollable gasp as the Chinese woman sank in a fluttering prostration of color at Jeremy's feet.
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading William's face was inscrutable, unguessed lines appeared about his severe mouth.
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From this reading "Father," he said, "Rhoda and William, allow me--my wife, Taou Yuen."
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From this reading Rhoda Ammidon gave an uncontrollable gasp as the Chinese woman sank in a fluttering prostration of color at Jeremy's feet.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Rhoda Ammidon gave an uncontrollable gasp as the Chinese woman sank in a fluttering prostration of color at Jeremy's feet.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Father," he said, "Rhoda and William, allow me--my wife, Taou Yuen."
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From this reading Her own sensation was one of incredulity touched with mounting anger and feeling of outrage.
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From this reading William's face was inscrutable, unguessed lines appeared about his severe mouth.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Rhoda Ammidon gave an uncontrollable gasp as the Chinese woman sank in a fluttering prostration of color at Jeremy's feet.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Rhoda Ammidon gave an uncontrollable gasp as the Chinese woman sank in a fluttering prostration of color at Jeremy's feet.
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From this reading He ejaculated, "God bless me," and started back.
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From this reading He ejaculated, "God bless me," and started back.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Rhoda Ammidon gave an uncontrollable gasp as the Chinese woman sank in a fluttering prostration of color at Jeremy's feet.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Rhoda Ammidon gave an uncontrollable gasp as the Chinese woman sank in a fluttering prostration of color at Jeremy's feet.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He ejaculated, "God bless me," and started back.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading William's face was inscrutable, unguessed lines appeared about his severe mouth.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Father," he said, "Rhoda and William, allow me--my wife, Taou Yuen."
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading Her own sensation was one of incredulity touched with mounting anger and feeling of outrage.
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From this reading Rhoda Ammidon gave an uncontrollable gasp as the Chinese woman sank in a fluttering prostration of color at Jeremy's feet.
moving with quick light beats or trembles
From this reading Rhoda Ammidon gave an uncontrollable gasp as the Chinese woman sank in a fluttering prostration of color at Jeremy's feet.
a sudden sharp intake of breath
From this reading Rhoda Ammidon gave an uncontrollable gasp as the Chinese woman sank in a fluttering prostration of color at Jeremy's feet.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Rhoda Ammidon gave an uncontrollable gasp as the Chinese woman sank in a fluttering prostration of color at Jeremy's feet.
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From this reading He ejaculated, "God bless me," and started back.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Father," he said, "Rhoda and William, allow me--my wife, Taou Yuen."
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Her own sensation was one of incredulity touched with mounting anger and feeling of outrage.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading William's face was inscrutable, unguessed lines appeared about his severe mouth.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Rhoda Ammidon gave an uncontrollable gasp as the Chinese woman sank in a fluttering prostration of color at Jeremy's feet.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Her own sensation was one of incredulity touched with mounting anger and feeling of outrage.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading William's face was inscrutable, unguessed lines appeared about his severe mouth.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Rhoda Ammidon gave an uncontrollable gasp as the Chinese woman sank in a fluttering prostration of color at Jeremy's feet.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading William's face was inscrutable, unguessed lines appeared about his severe mouth.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Father," he said, "Rhoda and William, allow me--my wife, Taou Yuen."
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From this reading Her own sensation was one of incredulity touched with mounting anger and feeling of outrage.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading William's face was inscrutable, unguessed lines appeared about his severe mouth.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "Father," he said, "Rhoda and William, allow me--my wife, Taou Yuen."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Rhoda Ammidon gave an uncontrollable gasp as the Chinese woman sank in a fluttering prostration of color at Jeremy's feet.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Her own sensation was one of incredulity touched with mounting anger and feeling of outrage.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Her own sensation was one of incredulity touched with mounting anger and feeling of outrage.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Her own sensation was one of incredulity touched with mounting anger and feeling of outrage.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Rhoda Ammidon gave an uncontrollable gasp as the Chinese woman sank in a fluttering prostration of color at Jeremy's feet.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Father," he said, "Rhoda and William, allow me--my wife, Taou Yuen."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Father," he said, "Rhoda and William, allow me--my wife, Taou Yuen."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Rhoda Ammidon gave an uncontrollable gasp as the Chinese woman sank in a fluttering prostration of color at Jeremy's feet.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Her own sensation was one of incredulity touched with mounting anger and feeling of outrage.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading William's face was inscrutable, unguessed lines appeared about his severe mouth.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He ejaculated, "God bless me," and started back.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Father," he said, "Rhoda and William, allow me--my wife, Taou Yuen."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Rhoda Ammidon gave an uncontrollable gasp as the Chinese woman sank in a fluttering prostration of color at Jeremy's feet.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Her own sensation was one of incredulity touched with mounting anger and feeling of outrage.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Rhoda Ammidon gave an uncontrollable gasp as the Chinese woman sank in a fluttering prostration of color at Jeremy's feet.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading William's face was inscrutable, unguessed lines appeared about his severe mouth.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading William's face was inscrutable, unguessed lines appeared about his severe mouth.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Father," he said, "Rhoda and William, allow me--my wife, Taou Yuen."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Father," he said, "Rhoda and William, allow me--my wife, Taou Yuen."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading William's face was inscrutable, unguessed lines appeared about his severe mouth.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Her own sensation was one of incredulity touched with mounting anger and feeling of outrage.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Rhoda Ammidon gave an uncontrollable gasp as the Chinese woman sank in a fluttering prostration of color at Jeremy's feet.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Father," he said, "Rhoda and William, allow me--my wife, Taou Yuen."
