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Chapter XXVII
Uncle Alfred in a trap and Rupert on foot arrived at the same moment on Saturday, and while Rupert asked quick questions about Mildred Caniper, the other listened in alarm. He was astonished to feel Helen's light touch leading him to the corner where the hats were hanging, to hear her low voice in his ear. "Pretend that's why you've come!" He whispered back, "Where is she?" "In bed."
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on the subject of; concerning
From this reading “Uncle Alfred in a trap and Rupert on foot arrived at the same moment on Saturday, and while Rupert asked quick questions about Mildred Caniper, the other listened in alarm.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Uncle Alfred in a trap and Rupert on foot arrived at the same moment on Saturday, and while Rupert asked quick questions about Mildred Caniper, the other listened in alarm.”
very surprised
From this reading “He was astonished to feel Helen's light touch leading him to the corner where the hats were hanging, to hear her low voice in his ear.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"Pretend that's why you've come!"”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Uncle Alfred in a trap and Rupert on foot arrived at the same moment on Saturday, and while Rupert asked quick questions about Mildred Caniper, the other listened in alarm.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “He was astonished to feel Helen's light touch leading him to the corner where the hats were hanging, to hear her low voice in his ear.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Uncle Alfred in a trap and Rupert on foot arrived at the same moment on Saturday, and while Rupert asked quick questions about Mildred Caniper, the other listened in alarm.”
during the time that
From this reading “Uncle Alfred in a trap and Rupert on foot arrived at the same moment on Saturday, and while Rupert asked quick questions about Mildred Caniper, the other listened in alarm.”
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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 Uncle Alfred in a trap and Rupert on foot arrived at the same moment on Saturday, and while Rupert asked quick questions about Mildred Caniper, the other listened in alarm.
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Uncle Alfred in a trap and Rupert on foot arrived at the same moment on Saturday, and while Rupert asked quick questions about Mildred Caniper, the other listened in alarm.
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From this reading Uncle Alfred in a trap and Rupert on foot arrived at the same moment on Saturday, and while Rupert asked quick questions about Mildred Caniper, the other listened in alarm.
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From this reading Uncle Alfred in a trap and Rupert on foot arrived at the same moment on Saturday, and while Rupert asked quick questions about Mildred Caniper, the other listened in alarm.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Uncle Alfred in a trap and Rupert on foot arrived at the same moment on Saturday, and while Rupert asked quick questions about Mildred Caniper, the other listened in alarm.
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From this reading Uncle Alfred in a trap and Rupert on foot arrived at the same moment on Saturday, and while Rupert asked quick questions about Mildred Caniper, the other listened in alarm.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Uncle Alfred in a trap and Rupert on foot arrived at the same moment on Saturday, and while Rupert asked quick questions about Mildred Caniper, the other listened in alarm.
very surprised
From this reading He was astonished to feel Helen's light touch leading him to the corner where the hats were hanging, to hear her low voice in his ear.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Uncle Alfred in a trap and Rupert on foot arrived at the same moment on Saturday, and while Rupert asked quick questions about Mildred Caniper, the other listened in alarm.
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From this reading He whispered back, "Where is she?"
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From this reading "In bed."
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From this reading Uncle Alfred in a trap and Rupert on foot arrived at the same moment on Saturday, and while Rupert asked quick questions about Mildred Caniper, the other listened in alarm.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "Pretend that's why you've come!"
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From this reading He was astonished to feel Helen's light touch leading him to the corner where the hats were hanging, to hear her low voice in his ear.
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From this reading He was astonished to feel Helen's light touch leading him to the corner where the hats were hanging, to hear her low voice in his ear.
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From this reading He was astonished to feel Helen's light touch leading him to the corner where the hats were hanging, to hear her low voice in his ear.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Uncle Alfred in a trap and Rupert on foot arrived at the same moment on Saturday, and while Rupert asked quick questions about Mildred Caniper, the other listened in alarm.
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From this reading He was astonished to feel Helen's light touch leading him to the corner where the hats were hanging, to hear her low voice in his ear.
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From this reading He was astonished to feel Helen's light touch leading him to the corner where the hats were hanging, to hear her low voice in his ear.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was astonished to feel Helen's light touch leading him to the corner where the hats were hanging, to hear her low voice in his ear.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading He was astonished to feel Helen's light touch leading him to the corner where the hats were hanging, to hear her low voice in his ear.
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From this reading He was astonished to feel Helen's light touch leading him to the corner where the hats were hanging, to hear her low voice in his ear.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading He was astonished to feel Helen's light touch leading him to the corner where the hats were hanging, to hear her low voice in his ear.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He was astonished to feel Helen's light touch leading him to the corner where the hats were hanging, to hear her low voice in his ear.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He was astonished to feel Helen's light touch leading him to the corner where the hats were hanging, to hear her low voice in his ear.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Uncle Alfred in a trap and Rupert on foot arrived at the same moment on Saturday, and while Rupert asked quick questions about Mildred Caniper, the other listened in alarm.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He whispered back, "Where is she?"
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From this reading He was astonished to feel Helen's light touch leading him to the corner where the hats were hanging, to hear her low voice in his ear.
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From this reading He was astonished to feel Helen's light touch leading him to the corner where the hats were hanging, to hear her low voice in his ear.
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From this reading Uncle Alfred in a trap and Rupert on foot arrived at the same moment on Saturday, and while Rupert asked quick questions about Mildred Caniper, the other listened in alarm.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He was astonished to feel Helen's light touch leading him to the corner where the hats were hanging, to hear her low voice in his ear.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Uncle Alfred in a trap and Rupert on foot arrived at the same moment on Saturday, and while Rupert asked quick questions about Mildred Caniper, the other listened in alarm.
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From this reading Uncle Alfred in a trap and Rupert on foot arrived at the same moment on Saturday, and while Rupert asked quick questions about Mildred Caniper, the other listened in alarm.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Uncle Alfred in a trap and Rupert on foot arrived at the same moment on Saturday, and while Rupert asked quick questions about Mildred Caniper, the other listened in alarm.
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From this reading Uncle Alfred in a trap and Rupert on foot arrived at the same moment on Saturday, and while Rupert asked quick questions about Mildred Caniper, the other listened in alarm.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Pretend that's why you've come!"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Uncle Alfred in a trap and Rupert on foot arrived at the same moment on Saturday, and while Rupert asked quick questions about Mildred Caniper, the other listened in alarm.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Uncle Alfred in a trap and Rupert on foot arrived at the same moment on Saturday, and while Rupert asked quick questions about Mildred Caniper, the other listened in alarm.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Uncle Alfred in a trap and Rupert on foot arrived at the same moment on Saturday, and while Rupert asked quick questions about Mildred Caniper, the other listened in alarm.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Uncle Alfred in a trap and Rupert on foot arrived at the same moment on Saturday, and while Rupert asked quick questions about Mildred Caniper, the other listened in alarm.
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From this reading Uncle Alfred in a trap and Rupert on foot arrived at the same moment on Saturday, and while Rupert asked quick questions about Mildred Caniper, the other listened in alarm.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He whispered back, "Where is she?"
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From this reading "Pretend that's why you've come!"
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Uncle Alfred in a trap and Rupert on foot arrived at the same moment on Saturday, and while Rupert asked quick questions about Mildred Caniper, the other listened in alarm.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He was astonished to feel Helen's light touch leading him to the corner where the hats were hanging, to hear her low voice in his ear.
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From this reading He was astonished to feel Helen's light touch leading him to the corner where the hats were hanging, to hear her low voice in his ear.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Uncle Alfred in a trap and Rupert on foot arrived at the same moment on Saturday, and while Rupert asked quick questions about Mildred Caniper, the other listened in alarm.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Uncle Alfred in a trap and Rupert on foot arrived at the same moment on Saturday, and while Rupert asked quick questions about Mildred Caniper, the other listened in alarm.
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From this reading He was astonished to feel Helen's light touch leading him to the corner where the hats were hanging, to hear her low voice in his ear.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was astonished to feel Helen's light touch leading him to the corner where the hats were hanging, to hear her low voice in his ear.
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading He was astonished to feel Helen's light touch leading him to the corner where the hats were hanging, to hear her low voice in his ear.
in or at the place that
From this reading He was astonished to feel Helen's light touch leading him to the corner where the hats were hanging, to hear her low voice in his ear.
during the time that
From this reading Uncle Alfred in a trap and Rupert on foot arrived at the same moment on Saturday, and while Rupert asked quick questions about Mildred Caniper, the other listened in alarm.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He whispered back, "Where is she?"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Pretend that's why you've come!"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Pretend that's why you've come!"
