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Chapter XXII
Cecil came face to face with his brother in the room where refreshments were being dispensed by solemn-looking footmen and trim parlour-maids. He stared at him for a moment in surprise. "What on earth are you doing here, Andrew?" he asked. "Exactly what I was wondering myself," Andrew answered, setting down his empty glass. "I met Bellamy Smith this afternoon in Bond Street, and he asked me to dine, without saying anything about this sort of show afterwards.
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on the subject of; concerning
From this reading “"I met Bellamy Smith this afternoon in Bond Street, and he asked me to dine, without saying anything about this sort of show afterwards.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “"I met Bellamy Smith this afternoon in Bond Street, and he asked me to dine, without saying anything about this sort of show afterwards.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “"Exactly what I was wondering myself," Andrew answered, setting down his empty glass.”
any thing at all
From this reading “"I met Bellamy Smith this afternoon in Bond Street, and he asked me to dine, without saying anything about this sort of show afterwards.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"What on earth are you doing here, Andrew?" he asked.”
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading “Cecil came face to face with his brother in the room where refreshments were being dispensed by solemn-looking footmen and trim parlour-maids.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"What on earth are you doing here, Andrew?" he asked.”
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading “"Exactly what I was wondering myself," Andrew answered, setting down his empty glass.”
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading “"I met Bellamy Smith this afternoon in Bond Street, and he asked me to dine, without saying anything about this sort of show afterwards.”
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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 He stared at him for a moment in surprise.
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading "I met Bellamy Smith this afternoon in Bond Street, and he asked me to dine, without saying anything about this sort of show afterwards.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading "I met Bellamy Smith this afternoon in Bond Street, and he asked me to dine, without saying anything about this sort of show afterwards.
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From this reading "I met Bellamy Smith this afternoon in Bond Street, and he asked me to dine, without saying anything about this sort of show afterwards.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Cecil came face to face with his brother in the room where refreshments were being dispensed by solemn-looking footmen and trim parlour-maids.
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From this reading "What on earth are you doing here, Andrew?" he asked.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading "Exactly what I was wondering myself," Andrew answered, setting down his empty glass.
any thing at all
From this reading "I met Bellamy Smith this afternoon in Bond Street, and he asked me to dine, without saying anything about this sort of show afterwards.
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "What on earth are you doing here, Andrew?" he asked.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "What on earth are you doing here, Andrew?" he asked.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He stared at him for a moment in surprise.
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Cecil came face to face with his brother in the room where refreshments were being dispensed by solemn-looking footmen and trim parlour-maids.
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From this reading "I met Bellamy Smith this afternoon in Bond Street, and he asked me to dine, without saying anything about this sort of show afterwards.
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From this reading "I met Bellamy Smith this afternoon in Bond Street, and he asked me to dine, without saying anything about this sort of show afterwards.
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From this reading Cecil came face to face with his brother in the room where refreshments were being dispensed by solemn-looking footmen and trim parlour-maids.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Cecil came face to face with his brother in the room where refreshments were being dispensed by solemn-looking footmen and trim parlour-maids.
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From this reading Cecil came face to face with his brother in the room where refreshments were being dispensed by solemn-looking footmen and trim parlour-maids.
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From this reading Cecil came face to face with his brother in the room where refreshments were being dispensed by solemn-looking footmen and trim parlour-maids.
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From this reading "I met Bellamy Smith this afternoon in Bond Street, and he asked me to dine, without saying anything about this sort of show afterwards.
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From this reading Cecil came face to face with his brother in the room where refreshments were being dispensed by solemn-looking footmen and trim parlour-maids.
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From this reading "What on earth are you doing here, Andrew?" he asked.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Exactly what I was wondering myself," Andrew answered, setting down his empty glass.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "What on earth are you doing here, Andrew?" he asked.
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From this reading "Exactly what I was wondering myself," Andrew answered, setting down his empty glass.
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From this reading "Exactly what I was wondering myself," Andrew answered, setting down his empty glass.
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From this reading Cecil came face to face with his brother in the room where refreshments were being dispensed by solemn-looking footmen and trim parlour-maids.
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From this reading Cecil came face to face with his brother in the room where refreshments were being dispensed by solemn-looking footmen and trim parlour-maids.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He stared at him for a moment in surprise.
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From this reading "Exactly what I was wondering myself," Andrew answered, setting down his empty glass.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He stared at him for a moment in surprise.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "What on earth are you doing here, Andrew?" he asked.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He stared at him for a moment in surprise.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Cecil came face to face with his brother in the room where refreshments were being dispensed by solemn-looking footmen and trim parlour-maids.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Exactly what I was wondering myself," Andrew answered, setting down his empty glass.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Cecil came face to face with his brother in the room where refreshments were being dispensed by solemn-looking footmen and trim parlour-maids.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "I met Bellamy Smith this afternoon in Bond Street, and he asked me to dine, without saying anything about this sort of show afterwards.
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From this reading "I met Bellamy Smith this afternoon in Bond Street, and he asked me to dine, without saying anything about this sort of show afterwards.
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From this reading He stared at him for a moment in surprise.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading "Exactly what I was wondering myself," Andrew answered, setting down his empty glass.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "I met Bellamy Smith this afternoon in Bond Street, and he asked me to dine, without saying anything about this sort of show afterwards.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "What on earth are you doing here, Andrew?" he asked.
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From this reading Cecil came face to face with his brother in the room where refreshments were being dispensed by solemn-looking footmen and trim parlour-maids.
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From this reading Cecil came face to face with his brother in the room where refreshments were being dispensed by solemn-looking footmen and trim parlour-maids.
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From this reading Cecil came face to face with his brother in the room where refreshments were being dispensed by solemn-looking footmen and trim parlour-maids.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I met Bellamy Smith this afternoon in Bond Street, and he asked me to dine, without saying anything about this sort of show afterwards.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Exactly what I was wondering myself," Andrew answered, setting down his empty glass.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I met Bellamy Smith this afternoon in Bond Street, and he asked me to dine, without saying anything about this sort of show afterwards.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I met Bellamy Smith this afternoon in Bond Street, and he asked me to dine, without saying anything about this sort of show afterwards.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Cecil came face to face with his brother in the room where refreshments were being dispensed by solemn-looking footmen and trim parlour-maids.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I met Bellamy Smith this afternoon in Bond Street, and he asked me to dine, without saying anything about this sort of show afterwards.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He stared at him for a moment in surprise.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I met Bellamy Smith this afternoon in Bond Street, and he asked me to dine, without saying anything about this sort of show afterwards.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He stared at him for a moment in surprise.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Cecil came face to face with his brother in the room where refreshments were being dispensed by solemn-looking footmen and trim parlour-maids.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "I met Bellamy Smith this afternoon in Bond Street, and he asked me to dine, without saying anything about this sort of show afterwards.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Cecil came face to face with his brother in the room where refreshments were being dispensed by solemn-looking footmen and trim parlour-maids.
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From this reading Cecil came face to face with his brother in the room where refreshments were being dispensed by solemn-looking footmen and trim parlour-maids.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Exactly what I was wondering myself," Andrew answered, setting down his empty glass.
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Cecil came face to face with his brother in the room where refreshments were being dispensed by solemn-looking footmen and trim parlour-maids.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "What on earth are you doing here, Andrew?" he asked.
in or at the place that
From this reading Cecil came face to face with his brother in the room where refreshments were being dispensed by solemn-looking footmen and trim parlour-maids.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Cecil came face to face with his brother in the room where refreshments were being dispensed by solemn-looking footmen and trim parlour-maids.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading "I met Bellamy Smith this afternoon in Bond Street, and he asked me to dine, without saying anything about this sort of show afterwards.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Exactly what I was wondering myself," Andrew answered, setting down his empty glass.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "What on earth are you doing here, Andrew?" he asked.
