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Chapter XV
THE VISITOR "Are you Miss Winifred Bartlett?" asked Mrs. Carshaw the next afternoon in that remote part of East Twenty-seventh Street which for the first time bore the rubber tires of her limousine. "Yes, madam," said Winifred, who stood rather pale before that large and elegant presence. It was in the front room of the two which Winifred occupied. "But--where have I seen you before?" asked Mrs. Carshaw suddenly, making play with a pair of mounted eye-glasses. "I cannot say, madam.
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a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “THE VISITOR "Are you Miss Winifred Bartlett?" asked Mrs. Carshaw the next afternoon in that remote part of East Twenty-seventh Street which for the first time bore the rubber tires of her limousine.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “THE VISITOR "Are you Miss Winifred Bartlett?" asked Mrs. Carshaw the next afternoon in that remote part of East Twenty-seventh Street which for the first time bore the rubber tires of her limousine.”
earlier than; in front of
From this reading “"Yes, madam," said Winifred, who stood rather pale before that large and elegant presence.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “THE VISITOR "Are you Miss Winifred Bartlett?" asked Mrs. Carshaw the next afternoon in that remote part of East Twenty-seventh Street which for the first time bore the rubber tires of her limousine.”
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “"But--where have I seen you before?" asked Mrs. Carshaw suddenly, making play with a pair of mounted eye-glasses.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “THE VISITOR "Are you Miss Winifred Bartlett?" asked Mrs. Carshaw the next afternoon in that remote part of East Twenty-seventh Street which for the first time bore the rubber tires of her limousine.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “THE VISITOR "Are you Miss Winifred Bartlett?" asked Mrs. Carshaw the next afternoon in that remote part of East Twenty-seventh Street which for the first time bore the rubber tires of her limousine.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"Yes, madam," said Winifred, who stood rather pale before that large and elegant presence.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “"But--where have I seen you before?" asked Mrs. Carshaw suddenly, making play with a pair of mounted eye-glasses.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “THE VISITOR "Are you Miss Winifred Bartlett?" asked Mrs. Carshaw the next afternoon in that remote part of East Twenty-seventh Street which for the first time bore the rubber tires of her limousine.”
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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 "But--where have I seen you before?" asked Mrs. Carshaw suddenly, making play with a pair of mounted eye-glasses.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading THE VISITOR "Are you Miss Winifred Bartlett?" asked Mrs. Carshaw the next afternoon in that remote part of East Twenty-seventh Street which for the first time bore the rubber tires of her limousine.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Yes, madam," said Winifred, who stood rather pale before that large and elegant presence.
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading THE VISITOR "Are you Miss Winifred Bartlett?" asked Mrs. Carshaw the next afternoon in that remote part of East Twenty-seventh Street which for the first time bore the rubber tires of her limousine.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading THE VISITOR "Are you Miss Winifred Bartlett?" asked Mrs. Carshaw the next afternoon in that remote part of East Twenty-seventh Street which for the first time bore the rubber tires of her limousine.
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From this reading THE VISITOR "Are you Miss Winifred Bartlett?" asked Mrs. Carshaw the next afternoon in that remote part of East Twenty-seventh Street which for the first time bore the rubber tires of her limousine.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading "Yes, madam," said Winifred, who stood rather pale before that large and elegant presence.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE VISITOR "Are you Miss Winifred Bartlett?" asked Mrs. Carshaw the next afternoon in that remote part of East Twenty-seventh Street which for the first time bore the rubber tires of her limousine.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "But--where have I seen you before?" asked Mrs. Carshaw suddenly, making play with a pair of mounted eye-glasses.
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From this reading "I cannot say, madam.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE VISITOR "Are you Miss Winifred Bartlett?" asked Mrs. Carshaw the next afternoon in that remote part of East Twenty-seventh Street which for the first time bore the rubber tires of her limousine.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE VISITOR "Are you Miss Winifred Bartlett?" asked Mrs. Carshaw the next afternoon in that remote part of East Twenty-seventh Street which for the first time bore the rubber tires of her limousine.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Yes, madam," said Winifred, who stood rather pale before that large and elegant presence.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "But--where have I seen you before?" asked Mrs. Carshaw suddenly, making play with a pair of mounted eye-glasses.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading THE VISITOR "Are you Miss Winifred Bartlett?" asked Mrs. Carshaw the next afternoon in that remote part of East Twenty-seventh Street which for the first time bore the rubber tires of her limousine.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE VISITOR "Are you Miss Winifred Bartlett?" asked Mrs. Carshaw the next afternoon in that remote part of East Twenty-seventh Street which for the first time bore the rubber tires of her limousine.
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From this reading It was in the front room of the two which Winifred occupied.
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "But--where have I seen you before?" asked Mrs. Carshaw suddenly, making play with a pair of mounted eye-glasses.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading THE VISITOR "Are you Miss Winifred Bartlett?" asked Mrs. Carshaw the next afternoon in that remote part of East Twenty-seventh Street which for the first time bore the rubber tires of her limousine.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "But--where have I seen you before?" asked Mrs. Carshaw suddenly, making play with a pair of mounted eye-glasses.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE VISITOR "Are you Miss Winifred Bartlett?" asked Mrs. Carshaw the next afternoon in that remote part of East Twenty-seventh Street which for the first time bore the rubber tires of her limousine.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was in the front room of the two which Winifred occupied.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Yes, madam," said Winifred, who stood rather pale before that large and elegant presence.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE VISITOR "Are you Miss Winifred Bartlett?" asked Mrs. Carshaw the next afternoon in that remote part of East Twenty-seventh Street which for the first time bore the rubber tires of her limousine.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Yes, madam," said Winifred, who stood rather pale before that large and elegant presence.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "But--where have I seen you before?" asked Mrs. Carshaw suddenly, making play with a pair of mounted eye-glasses.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE VISITOR "Are you Miss Winifred Bartlett?" asked Mrs. Carshaw the next afternoon in that remote part of East Twenty-seventh Street which for the first time bore the rubber tires of her limousine.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "But--where have I seen you before?" asked Mrs. Carshaw suddenly, making play with a pair of mounted eye-glasses.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE VISITOR "Are you Miss Winifred Bartlett?" asked Mrs. Carshaw the next afternoon in that remote part of East Twenty-seventh Street which for the first time bore the rubber tires of her limousine.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading THE VISITOR "Are you Miss Winifred Bartlett?" asked Mrs. Carshaw the next afternoon in that remote part of East Twenty-seventh Street which for the first time bore the rubber tires of her limousine.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was in the front room of the two which Winifred occupied.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE VISITOR "Are you Miss Winifred Bartlett?" asked Mrs. Carshaw the next afternoon in that remote part of East Twenty-seventh Street which for the first time bore the rubber tires of her limousine.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "But--where have I seen you before?" asked Mrs. Carshaw suddenly, making play with a pair of mounted eye-glasses.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Yes, madam," said Winifred, who stood rather pale before that large and elegant presence.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading THE VISITOR "Are you Miss Winifred Bartlett?" asked Mrs. Carshaw the next afternoon in that remote part of East Twenty-seventh Street which for the first time bore the rubber tires of her limousine.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "But--where have I seen you before?" asked Mrs. Carshaw suddenly, making play with a pair of mounted eye-glasses.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Yes, madam," said Winifred, who stood rather pale before that large and elegant presence.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Yes, madam," said Winifred, who stood rather pale before that large and elegant presence.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE VISITOR "Are you Miss Winifred Bartlett?" asked Mrs. Carshaw the next afternoon in that remote part of East Twenty-seventh Street which for the first time bore the rubber tires of her limousine.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was in the front room of the two which Winifred occupied.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE VISITOR "Are you Miss Winifred Bartlett?" asked Mrs. Carshaw the next afternoon in that remote part of East Twenty-seventh Street which for the first time bore the rubber tires of her limousine.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Yes, madam," said Winifred, who stood rather pale before that large and elegant presence.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I cannot say, madam.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "But--where have I seen you before?" asked Mrs. Carshaw suddenly, making play with a pair of mounted eye-glasses.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "Yes, madam," said Winifred, who stood rather pale before that large and elegant presence.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE VISITOR "Are you Miss Winifred Bartlett?" asked Mrs. Carshaw the next afternoon in that remote part of East Twenty-seventh Street which for the first time bore the rubber tires of her limousine.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading "But--where have I seen you before?" asked Mrs. Carshaw suddenly, making play with a pair of mounted eye-glasses.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE VISITOR "Are you Miss Winifred Bartlett?" asked Mrs. Carshaw the next afternoon in that remote part of East Twenty-seventh Street which for the first time bore the rubber tires of her limousine.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE VISITOR "Are you Miss Winifred Bartlett?" asked Mrs. Carshaw the next afternoon in that remote part of East Twenty-seventh Street which for the first time bore the rubber tires of her limousine.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading THE VISITOR "Are you Miss Winifred Bartlett?" asked Mrs. Carshaw the next afternoon in that remote part of East Twenty-seventh Street which for the first time bore the rubber tires of her limousine.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE VISITOR "Are you Miss Winifred Bartlett?" asked Mrs. Carshaw the next afternoon in that remote part of East Twenty-seventh Street which for the first time bore the rubber tires of her limousine.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE VISITOR "Are you Miss Winifred Bartlett?" asked Mrs. Carshaw the next afternoon in that remote part of East Twenty-seventh Street which for the first time bore the rubber tires of her limousine.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was in the front room of the two which Winifred occupied.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE VISITOR "Are you Miss Winifred Bartlett?" asked Mrs. Carshaw the next afternoon in that remote part of East Twenty-seventh Street which for the first time bore the rubber tires of her limousine.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was in the front room of the two which Winifred occupied.
in or at the place that
From this reading "But--where have I seen you before?" asked Mrs. Carshaw suddenly, making play with a pair of mounted eye-glasses.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading THE VISITOR "Are you Miss Winifred Bartlett?" asked Mrs. Carshaw the next afternoon in that remote part of East Twenty-seventh Street which for the first time bore the rubber tires of her limousine.
which person or people
From this reading "Yes, madam," said Winifred, who stood rather pale before that large and elegant presence.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE VISITOR "Are you Miss Winifred Bartlett?" asked Mrs. Carshaw the next afternoon in that remote part of East Twenty-seventh Street which for the first time bore the rubber tires of her limousine.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "But--where have I seen you before?" asked Mrs. Carshaw suddenly, making play with a pair of mounted eye-glasses.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Yes, madam," said Winifred, who stood rather pale before that large and elegant presence.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading THE VISITOR "Are you Miss Winifred Bartlett?" asked Mrs. Carshaw the next afternoon in that remote part of East Twenty-seventh Street which for the first time bore the rubber tires of her limousine.
