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Chapter XXXI
A HAND IN THE GAME The diners at the _Hotel Splendide_ were a little surprised to see the tall, distinguished-looking Englishman leave his seat and accost with quiet deference the elder of the two women, whose entrance a few minutes before had occasioned a good many not very flattering comments. The lady who called herself Blanche meant to make the most of her opportunity. "Fancy meeting you here," she remarked. "Flo, this is a friend of mine. Mrs. Harrigod!
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earlier than; in front of
From this reading “A HAND IN THE GAME The diners at the _Hotel Splendide_ were a little surprised to see the tall, distinguished-looking Englishman leave his seat and accost with quiet deference the elder of the two women, whose entrance a few minutes before had occasioned a good many not very flattering comments.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “A HAND IN THE GAME The diners at the _Hotel Splendide_ were a little surprised to see the tall, distinguished-looking Englishman leave his seat and accost with quiet deference the elder of the two women, whose entrance a few minutes before had occasioned a good many not very flattering comments.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “A HAND IN THE GAME The diners at the _Hotel Splendide_ were a little surprised to see the tall, distinguished-looking Englishman leave his seat and accost with quiet deference the elder of the two women, whose entrance a few minutes before had occasioned a good many not very flattering comments.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"Fancy meeting you here," she remarked.”
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading “The lady who called herself Blanche meant to make the most of her opportunity.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “A HAND IN THE GAME The diners at the _Hotel Splendide_ were a little surprised to see the tall, distinguished-looking Englishman leave his seat and accost with quiet deference the elder of the two women, whose entrance a few minutes before had occasioned a good many not very flattering comments.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “The lady who called herself Blanche meant to make the most of her opportunity.”
the one or ones belonging to the person speaking
From this reading “"Flo, this is a friend of mine.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “A HAND IN THE GAME The diners at the _Hotel Splendide_ were a little surprised to see the tall, distinguished-looking Englishman leave his seat and accost with quiet deference the elder of the two women, whose entrance a few minutes before had occasioned a good many not very flattering comments.”
belonging to which person
From this reading “A HAND IN THE GAME The diners at the _Hotel Splendide_ were a little surprised to see the tall, distinguished-looking Englishman leave his seat and accost with quiet deference the elder of the two women, whose entrance a few minutes before had occasioned a good many not very flattering comments.”
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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 A HAND IN THE GAME The diners at the _Hotel Splendide_ were a little surprised to see the tall, distinguished-looking Englishman leave his seat and accost with quiet deference the elder of the two women, whose entrance a few minutes before had occasioned a good many not very flattering comments.
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From this reading A HAND IN THE GAME The diners at the _Hotel Splendide_ were a little surprised to see the tall, distinguished-looking Englishman leave his seat and accost with quiet deference the elder of the two women, whose entrance a few minutes before had occasioned a good many not very flattering comments.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A HAND IN THE GAME The diners at the _Hotel Splendide_ were a little surprised to see the tall, distinguished-looking Englishman leave his seat and accost with quiet deference the elder of the two women, whose entrance a few minutes before had occasioned a good many not very flattering comments.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A HAND IN THE GAME The diners at the _Hotel Splendide_ were a little surprised to see the tall, distinguished-looking Englishman leave his seat and accost with quiet deference the elder of the two women, whose entrance a few minutes before had occasioned a good many not very flattering comments.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading A HAND IN THE GAME The diners at the _Hotel Splendide_ were a little surprised to see the tall, distinguished-looking Englishman leave his seat and accost with quiet deference the elder of the two women, whose entrance a few minutes before had occasioned a good many not very flattering comments.
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From this reading The lady who called herself Blanche meant to make the most of her opportunity.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The lady who called herself Blanche meant to make the most of her opportunity.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A HAND IN THE GAME The diners at the _Hotel Splendide_ were a little surprised to see the tall, distinguished-looking Englishman leave his seat and accost with quiet deference the elder of the two women, whose entrance a few minutes before had occasioned a good many not very flattering comments.
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From this reading A HAND IN THE GAME The diners at the _Hotel Splendide_ were a little surprised to see the tall, distinguished-looking Englishman leave his seat and accost with quiet deference the elder of the two women, whose entrance a few minutes before had occasioned a good many not very flattering comments.
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From this reading A HAND IN THE GAME The diners at the _Hotel Splendide_ were a little surprised to see the tall, distinguished-looking Englishman leave his seat and accost with quiet deference the elder of the two women, whose entrance a few minutes before had occasioned a good many not very flattering comments.
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From this reading A HAND IN THE GAME The diners at the _Hotel Splendide_ were a little surprised to see the tall, distinguished-looking Englishman leave his seat and accost with quiet deference the elder of the two women, whose entrance a few minutes before had occasioned a good many not very flattering comments.
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From this reading A HAND IN THE GAME The diners at the _Hotel Splendide_ were a little surprised to see the tall, distinguished-looking Englishman leave his seat and accost with quiet deference the elder of the two women, whose entrance a few minutes before had occasioned a good many not very flattering comments.
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From this reading A HAND IN THE GAME The diners at the _Hotel Splendide_ were a little surprised to see the tall, distinguished-looking Englishman leave his seat and accost with quiet deference the elder of the two women, whose entrance a few minutes before had occasioned a good many not very flattering comments.
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From this reading A HAND IN THE GAME The diners at the _Hotel Splendide_ were a little surprised to see the tall, distinguished-looking Englishman leave his seat and accost with quiet deference the elder of the two women, whose entrance a few minutes before had occasioned a good many not very flattering comments.
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From this reading "Fancy meeting you here," she remarked.
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From this reading A HAND IN THE GAME The diners at the _Hotel Splendide_ were a little surprised to see the tall, distinguished-looking Englishman leave his seat and accost with quiet deference the elder of the two women, whose entrance a few minutes before had occasioned a good many not very flattering comments.
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From this reading A HAND IN THE GAME The diners at the _Hotel Splendide_ were a little surprised to see the tall, distinguished-looking Englishman leave his seat and accost with quiet deference the elder of the two women, whose entrance a few minutes before had occasioned a good many not very flattering comments.
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From this reading "Flo, this is a friend of mine.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Flo, this is a friend of mine.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A HAND IN THE GAME The diners at the _Hotel Splendide_ were a little surprised to see the tall, distinguished-looking Englishman leave his seat and accost with quiet deference the elder of the two women, whose entrance a few minutes before had occasioned a good many not very flattering comments.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading A HAND IN THE GAME The diners at the _Hotel Splendide_ were a little surprised to see the tall, distinguished-looking Englishman leave his seat and accost with quiet deference the elder of the two women, whose entrance a few minutes before had occasioned a good many not very flattering comments.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A HAND IN THE GAME The diners at the _Hotel Splendide_ were a little surprised to see the tall, distinguished-looking Englishman leave his seat and accost with quiet deference the elder of the two women, whose entrance a few minutes before had occasioned a good many not very flattering comments.
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From this reading A HAND IN THE GAME The diners at the _Hotel Splendide_ were a little surprised to see the tall, distinguished-looking Englishman leave his seat and accost with quiet deference the elder of the two women, whose entrance a few minutes before had occasioned a good many not very flattering comments.
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From this reading Mrs. Harrigod!
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The lady who called herself Blanche meant to make the most of her opportunity.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "Fancy meeting you here," she remarked.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading The lady who called herself Blanche meant to make the most of her opportunity.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading A HAND IN THE GAME The diners at the _Hotel Splendide_ were a little surprised to see the tall, distinguished-looking Englishman leave his seat and accost with quiet deference the elder of the two women, whose entrance a few minutes before had occasioned a good many not very flattering comments.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A HAND IN THE GAME The diners at the _Hotel Splendide_ were a little surprised to see the tall, distinguished-looking Englishman leave his seat and accost with quiet deference the elder of the two women, whose entrance a few minutes before had occasioned a good many not very flattering comments.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A HAND IN THE GAME The diners at the _Hotel Splendide_ were a little surprised to see the tall, distinguished-looking Englishman leave his seat and accost with quiet deference the elder of the two women, whose entrance a few minutes before had occasioned a good many not very flattering comments.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Flo, this is a friend of mine.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The lady who called herself Blanche meant to make the most of her opportunity.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A HAND IN THE GAME The diners at the _Hotel Splendide_ were a little surprised to see the tall, distinguished-looking Englishman leave his seat and accost with quiet deference the elder of the two women, whose entrance a few minutes before had occasioned a good many not very flattering comments.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading A HAND IN THE GAME The diners at the _Hotel Splendide_ were a little surprised to see the tall, distinguished-looking Englishman leave his seat and accost with quiet deference the elder of the two women, whose entrance a few minutes before had occasioned a good many not very flattering comments.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading The lady who called herself Blanche meant to make the most of her opportunity.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A HAND IN THE GAME The diners at the _Hotel Splendide_ were a little surprised to see the tall, distinguished-looking Englishman leave his seat and accost with quiet deference the elder of the two women, whose entrance a few minutes before had occasioned a good many not very flattering comments.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The lady who called herself Blanche meant to make the most of her opportunity.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Fancy meeting you here," she remarked.
the one or ones belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "Flo, this is a friend of mine.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A HAND IN THE GAME The diners at the _Hotel Splendide_ were a little surprised to see the tall, distinguished-looking Englishman leave his seat and accost with quiet deference the elder of the two women, whose entrance a few minutes before had occasioned a good many not very flattering comments.
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From this reading The lady who called herself Blanche meant to make the most of her opportunity.
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From this reading Mrs. Harrigod!
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading A HAND IN THE GAME The diners at the _Hotel Splendide_ were a little surprised to see the tall, distinguished-looking Englishman leave his seat and accost with quiet deference the elder of the two women, whose entrance a few minutes before had occasioned a good many not very flattering comments.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A HAND IN THE GAME The diners at the _Hotel Splendide_ were a little surprised to see the tall, distinguished-looking Englishman leave his seat and accost with quiet deference the elder of the two women, whose entrance a few minutes before had occasioned a good many not very flattering comments.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A HAND IN THE GAME The diners at the _Hotel Splendide_ were a little surprised to see the tall, distinguished-looking Englishman leave his seat and accost with quiet deference the elder of the two women, whose entrance a few minutes before had occasioned a good many not very flattering comments.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The lady who called herself Blanche meant to make the most of her opportunity.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A HAND IN THE GAME The diners at the _Hotel Splendide_ were a little surprised to see the tall, distinguished-looking Englishman leave his seat and accost with quiet deference the elder of the two women, whose entrance a few minutes before had occasioned a good many not very flattering comments.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Fancy meeting you here," she remarked.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A HAND IN THE GAME The diners at the _Hotel Splendide_ were a little surprised to see the tall, distinguished-looking Englishman leave his seat and accost with quiet deference the elder of the two women, whose entrance a few minutes before had occasioned a good many not very flattering comments.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A HAND IN THE GAME The diners at the _Hotel Splendide_ were a little surprised to see the tall, distinguished-looking Englishman leave his seat and accost with quiet deference the elder of the two women, whose entrance a few minutes before had occasioned a good many not very flattering comments.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Fancy meeting you here," she remarked.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A HAND IN THE GAME The diners at the _Hotel Splendide_ were a little surprised to see the tall, distinguished-looking Englishman leave his seat and accost with quiet deference the elder of the two women, whose entrance a few minutes before had occasioned a good many not very flattering comments.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading A HAND IN THE GAME The diners at the _Hotel Splendide_ were a little surprised to see the tall, distinguished-looking Englishman leave his seat and accost with quiet deference the elder of the two women, whose entrance a few minutes before had occasioned a good many not very flattering comments.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A HAND IN THE GAME The diners at the _Hotel Splendide_ were a little surprised to see the tall, distinguished-looking Englishman leave his seat and accost with quiet deference the elder of the two women, whose entrance a few minutes before had occasioned a good many not very flattering comments.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A HAND IN THE GAME The diners at the _Hotel Splendide_ were a little surprised to see the tall, distinguished-looking Englishman leave his seat and accost with quiet deference the elder of the two women, whose entrance a few minutes before had occasioned a good many not very flattering comments.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "Flo, this is a friend of mine.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A HAND IN THE GAME The diners at the _Hotel Splendide_ were a little surprised to see the tall, distinguished-looking Englishman leave his seat and accost with quiet deference the elder of the two women, whose entrance a few minutes before had occasioned a good many not very flattering comments.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A HAND IN THE GAME The diners at the _Hotel Splendide_ were a little surprised to see the tall, distinguished-looking Englishman leave his seat and accost with quiet deference the elder of the two women, whose entrance a few minutes before had occasioned a good many not very flattering comments.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A HAND IN THE GAME The diners at the _Hotel Splendide_ were a little surprised to see the tall, distinguished-looking Englishman leave his seat and accost with quiet deference the elder of the two women, whose entrance a few minutes before had occasioned a good many not very flattering comments.
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading A HAND IN THE GAME The diners at the _Hotel Splendide_ were a little surprised to see the tall, distinguished-looking Englishman leave his seat and accost with quiet deference the elder of the two women, whose entrance a few minutes before had occasioned a good many not very flattering comments.
which person or people
From this reading The lady who called herself Blanche meant to make the most of her opportunity.
belonging to which person
From this reading A HAND IN THE GAME The diners at the _Hotel Splendide_ were a little surprised to see the tall, distinguished-looking Englishman leave his seat and accost with quiet deference the elder of the two women, whose entrance a few minutes before had occasioned a good many not very flattering comments.
in the company of; together with
From this reading A HAND IN THE GAME The diners at the _Hotel Splendide_ were a little surprised to see the tall, distinguished-looking Englishman leave his seat and accost with quiet deference the elder of the two women, whose entrance a few minutes before had occasioned a good many not very flattering comments.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A HAND IN THE GAME The diners at the _Hotel Splendide_ were a little surprised to see the tall, distinguished-looking Englishman leave his seat and accost with quiet deference the elder of the two women, whose entrance a few minutes before had occasioned a good many not very flattering comments.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Fancy meeting you here," she remarked.
