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Chapter VI
Harley went straight to Peschiera's hotel. He was told that the count had walked out with Mr. Frank Hazeldean and some other gentlemen who had breakfasted with him. He had left word, in case any one called, that he had gone to Tattersall's to look at some horses that were for sale. To Tattersall's went Harley. The count was in the yard leaning against a pillar, and surrounded by fashionable friends.
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touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading “The count was in the yard leaning against a pillar, and surrounded by fashionable friends.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “He was told that the count had walked out with Mr. Frank Hazeldean and some other gentlemen who had breakfasted with him.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “He had left word, in case any one called, that he had gone to Tattersall's to look at some horses that were for sale.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “He had left word, in case any one called, that he had gone to Tattersall's to look at some horses that were for sale.”
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading “He had left word, in case any one called, that he had gone to Tattersall's to look at some horses that were for sale.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “He was told that the count had walked out with Mr. Frank Hazeldean and some other gentlemen who had breakfasted with him.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Harley went straight to Peschiera's hotel.”
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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 The count was in the yard leaning against a pillar, and surrounded by fashionable friends.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading The count was in the yard leaning against a pillar, and surrounded by fashionable friends.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He was told that the count had walked out with Mr. Frank Hazeldean and some other gentlemen who had breakfasted with him.
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From this reading He had left word, in case any one called, that he had gone to Tattersall's to look at some horses that were for sale.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He had left word, in case any one called, that he had gone to Tattersall's to look at some horses that were for sale.
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From this reading He was told that the count had walked out with Mr. Frank Hazeldean and some other gentlemen who had breakfasted with him.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The count was in the yard leaning against a pillar, and surrounded by fashionable friends.
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From this reading He had left word, in case any one called, that he had gone to Tattersall's to look at some horses that were for sale.
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From this reading He had left word, in case any one called, that he had gone to Tattersall's to look at some horses that were for sale.
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From this reading He was told that the count had walked out with Mr. Frank Hazeldean and some other gentlemen who had breakfasted with him.
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From this reading The count was in the yard leaning against a pillar, and surrounded by fashionable friends.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He had left word, in case any one called, that he had gone to Tattersall's to look at some horses that were for sale.
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From this reading He was told that the count had walked out with Mr. Frank Hazeldean and some other gentlemen who had breakfasted with him.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The count was in the yard leaning against a pillar, and surrounded by fashionable friends.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading He was told that the count had walked out with Mr. Frank Hazeldean and some other gentlemen who had breakfasted with him.
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From this reading He had left word, in case any one called, that he had gone to Tattersall's to look at some horses that were for sale.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He was told that the count had walked out with Mr. Frank Hazeldean and some other gentlemen who had breakfasted with him.
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From this reading Harley went straight to Peschiera's hotel.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He was told that the count had walked out with Mr. Frank Hazeldean and some other gentlemen who had breakfasted with him.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was told that the count had walked out with Mr. Frank Hazeldean and some other gentlemen who had breakfasted with him.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He was told that the count had walked out with Mr. Frank Hazeldean and some other gentlemen who had breakfasted with him.
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From this reading He had left word, in case any one called, that he had gone to Tattersall's to look at some horses that were for sale.
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From this reading Harley went straight to Peschiera's hotel.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He had left word, in case any one called, that he had gone to Tattersall's to look at some horses that were for sale.
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From this reading The count was in the yard leaning against a pillar, and surrounded by fashionable friends.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading He had left word, in case any one called, that he had gone to Tattersall's to look at some horses that were for sale.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading He had left word, in case any one called, that he had gone to Tattersall's to look at some horses that were for sale.
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From this reading He was told that the count had walked out with Mr. Frank Hazeldean and some other gentlemen who had breakfasted with him.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading He had left word, in case any one called, that he had gone to Tattersall's to look at some horses that were for sale.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He was told that the count had walked out with Mr. Frank Hazeldean and some other gentlemen who had breakfasted with him.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He was told that the count had walked out with Mr. Frank Hazeldean and some other gentlemen who had breakfasted with him.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Harley went straight to Peschiera's hotel.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The count was in the yard leaning against a pillar, and surrounded by fashionable friends.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He had left word, in case any one called, that he had gone to Tattersall's to look at some horses that were for sale.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He was told that the count had walked out with Mr. Frank Hazeldean and some other gentlemen who had breakfasted with him.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Harley went straight to Peschiera's hotel.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The count was in the yard leaning against a pillar, and surrounded by fashionable friends.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He had left word, in case any one called, that he had gone to Tattersall's to look at some horses that were for sale.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He was told that the count had walked out with Mr. Frank Hazeldean and some other gentlemen who had breakfasted with him.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He was told that the count had walked out with Mr. Frank Hazeldean and some other gentlemen who had breakfasted with him.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Harley went straight to Peschiera's hotel.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading He was told that the count had walked out with Mr. Frank Hazeldean and some other gentlemen who had breakfasted with him.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He was told that the count had walked out with Mr. Frank Hazeldean and some other gentlemen who had breakfasted with him.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was told that the count had walked out with Mr. Frank Hazeldean and some other gentlemen who had breakfasted with him.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Harley went straight to Peschiera's hotel.
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading He had left word, in case any one called, that he had gone to Tattersall's to look at some horses that were for sale.
which person or people
From this reading He was told that the count had walked out with Mr. Frank Hazeldean and some other gentlemen who had breakfasted with him.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He was told that the count had walked out with Mr. Frank Hazeldean and some other gentlemen who had breakfasted with him.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He had left word, in case any one called, that he had gone to Tattersall's to look at some horses that were for sale.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The count was in the yard leaning against a pillar, and surrounded by fashionable friends.
