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Chapter II
THE LUCK OF THE LORDS OF LORNE "Nice of you to drop in, old man," commented Rupert dryly as he shut the door. "But didn't anyone ever mention to you that gentlemen wipe their feet before entering strange houses?" He surveyed a line of wet paw prints across the brick floor. "Did he get all wet, the poor little--" Ricky was on her knees, stretching out her hand and positively cooing. The cat put down the paw he had been licking and regarded her calmly out of round, yellow eyes.
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from one side of something to the other
From this reading “He surveyed a line of wet paw prints across the brick floor.”
any person at all
From this reading “"But didn't anyone ever mention to you that gentlemen wipe their feet before entering strange houses?"”
the past participle of “be”
From this reading “The cat put down the paw he had been licking and regarded her calmly out of round, yellow eyes.”
earlier than; in front of
From this reading “"But didn't anyone ever mention to you that gentlemen wipe their feet before entering strange houses?"”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"But didn't anyone ever mention to you that gentlemen wipe their feet before entering strange houses?"”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"But didn't anyone ever mention to you that gentlemen wipe their feet before entering strange houses?"”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"Did he get all wet, the poor little--" Ricky was on her knees, stretching out her hand and positively cooing.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"Did he get all wet, the poor little--" Ricky was on her knees, stretching out her hand and positively cooing.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"Did he get all wet, the poor little--" Ricky was on her knees, stretching out her hand and positively cooing.”
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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 surveyed a line of wet paw prints across the brick floor.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading He surveyed a line of wet paw prints across the brick floor.
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From this reading "Did he get all wet, the poor little--" Ricky was on her knees, stretching out her hand and positively cooing.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Did he get all wet, the poor little--" Ricky was on her knees, stretching out her hand and positively cooing.
any person at all
From this reading "But didn't anyone ever mention to you that gentlemen wipe their feet before entering strange houses?"
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE LUCK OF THE LORDS OF LORNE "Nice of you to drop in, old man," commented Rupert dryly as he shut the door.
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The cat put down the paw he had been licking and regarded her calmly out of round, yellow eyes.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading "But didn't anyone ever mention to you that gentlemen wipe their feet before entering strange houses?"
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From this reading He surveyed a line of wet paw prints across the brick floor.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "But didn't anyone ever mention to you that gentlemen wipe their feet before entering strange houses?"
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From this reading The cat put down the paw he had been licking and regarded her calmly out of round, yellow eyes.
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From this reading The cat put down the paw he had been licking and regarded her calmly out of round, yellow eyes.
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From this reading THE LUCK OF THE LORDS OF LORNE "Nice of you to drop in, old man," commented Rupert dryly as he shut the door.
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From this reading "Did he get all wet, the poor little--" Ricky was on her knees, stretching out her hand and positively cooing.
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading "Did he get all wet, the poor little--" Ricky was on her knees, stretching out her hand and positively cooing.
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From this reading "But didn't anyone ever mention to you that gentlemen wipe their feet before entering strange houses?"
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From this reading THE LUCK OF THE LORDS OF LORNE "Nice of you to drop in, old man," commented Rupert dryly as he shut the door.
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From this reading The cat put down the paw he had been licking and regarded her calmly out of round, yellow eyes.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE LUCK OF THE LORDS OF LORNE "Nice of you to drop in, old man," commented Rupert dryly as he shut the door.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE LUCK OF THE LORDS OF LORNE "Nice of you to drop in, old man," commented Rupert dryly as he shut the door.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "But didn't anyone ever mention to you that gentlemen wipe their feet before entering strange houses?"
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "But didn't anyone ever mention to you that gentlemen wipe their feet before entering strange houses?"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The cat put down the paw he had been licking and regarded her calmly out of round, yellow eyes.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "But didn't anyone ever mention to you that gentlemen wipe their feet before entering strange houses?"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He surveyed a line of wet paw prints across the brick floor.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "But didn't anyone ever mention to you that gentlemen wipe their feet before entering strange houses?"
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From this reading "Did he get all wet, the poor little--" Ricky was on her knees, stretching out her hand and positively cooing.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The cat put down the paw he had been licking and regarded her calmly out of round, yellow eyes.
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From this reading "Did he get all wet, the poor little--" Ricky was on her knees, stretching out her hand and positively cooing.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE LUCK OF THE LORDS OF LORNE "Nice of you to drop in, old man," commented Rupert dryly as he shut the door.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "Did he get all wet, the poor little--" Ricky was on her knees, stretching out her hand and positively cooing.
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From this reading "But didn't anyone ever mention to you that gentlemen wipe their feet before entering strange houses?"
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE LUCK OF THE LORDS OF LORNE "Nice of you to drop in, old man," commented Rupert dryly as he shut the door.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Did he get all wet, the poor little--" Ricky was on her knees, stretching out her hand and positively cooing.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The cat put down the paw he had been licking and regarded her calmly out of round, yellow eyes.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He surveyed a line of wet paw prints across the brick floor.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "Did he get all wet, the poor little--" Ricky was on her knees, stretching out her hand and positively cooing.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE LUCK OF THE LORDS OF LORNE "Nice of you to drop in, old man," commented Rupert dryly as he shut the door.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE LUCK OF THE LORDS OF LORNE "Nice of you to drop in, old man," commented Rupert dryly as he shut the door.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE LUCK OF THE LORDS OF LORNE "Nice of you to drop in, old man," commented Rupert dryly as he shut the door.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE LUCK OF THE LORDS OF LORNE "Nice of you to drop in, old man," commented Rupert dryly as he shut the door.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "But didn't anyone ever mention to you that gentlemen wipe their feet before entering strange houses?"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE LUCK OF THE LORDS OF LORNE "Nice of you to drop in, old man," commented Rupert dryly as he shut the door.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE LUCK OF THE LORDS OF LORNE "Nice of you to drop in, old man," commented Rupert dryly as he shut the door.
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From this reading THE LUCK OF THE LORDS OF LORNE "Nice of you to drop in, old man," commented Rupert dryly as he shut the door.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "Did he get all wet, the poor little--" Ricky was on her knees, stretching out her hand and positively cooing.
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From this reading "Did he get all wet, the poor little--" Ricky was on her knees, stretching out her hand and positively cooing.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He surveyed a line of wet paw prints across the brick floor.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "Did he get all wet, the poor little--" Ricky was on her knees, stretching out her hand and positively cooing.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Did he get all wet, the poor little--" Ricky was on her knees, stretching out her hand and positively cooing.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He surveyed a line of wet paw prints across the brick floor.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The cat put down the paw he had been licking and regarded her calmly out of round, yellow eyes.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The cat put down the paw he had been licking and regarded her calmly out of round, yellow eyes.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Did he get all wet, the poor little--" Ricky was on her knees, stretching out her hand and positively cooing.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The cat put down the paw he had been licking and regarded her calmly out of round, yellow eyes.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE LUCK OF THE LORDS OF LORNE "Nice of you to drop in, old man," commented Rupert dryly as he shut the door.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE LUCK OF THE LORDS OF LORNE "Nice of you to drop in, old man," commented Rupert dryly as he shut the door.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "But didn't anyone ever mention to you that gentlemen wipe their feet before entering strange houses?"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Did he get all wet, the poor little--" Ricky was on her knees, stretching out her hand and positively cooing.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He surveyed a line of wet paw prints across the brick floor.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "But didn't anyone ever mention to you that gentlemen wipe their feet before entering strange houses?"
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE LUCK OF THE LORDS OF LORNE "Nice of you to drop in, old man," commented Rupert dryly as he shut the door.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading "But didn't anyone ever mention to you that gentlemen wipe their feet before entering strange houses?"
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE LUCK OF THE LORDS OF LORNE "Nice of you to drop in, old man," commented Rupert dryly as he shut the door.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Did he get all wet, the poor little--" Ricky was on her knees, stretching out her hand and positively cooing.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He surveyed a line of wet paw prints across the brick floor.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "But didn't anyone ever mention to you that gentlemen wipe their feet before entering strange houses?"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The cat put down the paw he had been licking and regarded her calmly out of round, yellow eyes.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading THE LUCK OF THE LORDS OF LORNE "Nice of you to drop in, old man," commented Rupert dryly as he shut the door.
