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Chapter XXVII
--Lucy yields at Last. Not many minutes after Mrs. Mainwaring's interview with the baronet, Gibson entered the library, and handed him a letter on which was stamped the Ballytrain postmark. On looking at it, he paused for a moment: “Who the d------ can this come from?” he said. “I am not aware of having any particular correspondence at present, in or about Ballytrain.
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on the subject of; concerning
From this reading ““I am not aware of having any particular correspondence at present, in or about Ballytrain.”
later than; following
From this reading “Not many minutes after Mrs. Mainwaring's interview with the baronet, Gibson entered the library, and handed him a letter on which was stamped the Ballytrain postmark.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading ““Who the d------ can this come from?” he said.”
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading ““I am not aware of having any particular correspondence at present, in or about Ballytrain.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “--Lucy yields at Last.”
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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 Not many minutes after Mrs. Mainwaring's interview with the baronet, Gibson entered the library, and handed him a letter on which was stamped the Ballytrain postmark.
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading “I am not aware of having any particular correspondence at present, in or about Ballytrain.
later than; following
From this reading Not many minutes after Mrs. Mainwaring's interview with the baronet, Gibson entered the library, and handed him a letter on which was stamped the Ballytrain postmark.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading “I am not aware of having any particular correspondence at present, in or about Ballytrain.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Not many minutes after Mrs. Mainwaring's interview with the baronet, Gibson entered the library, and handed him a letter on which was stamped the Ballytrain postmark.
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From this reading “I am not aware of having any particular correspondence at present, in or about Ballytrain.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading --Lucy yields at Last.
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From this reading “I am not aware of having any particular correspondence at present, in or about Ballytrain.
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From this reading Not many minutes after Mrs. Mainwaring's interview with the baronet, Gibson entered the library, and handed him a letter on which was stamped the Ballytrain postmark.
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From this reading Not many minutes after Mrs. Mainwaring's interview with the baronet, Gibson entered the library, and handed him a letter on which was stamped the Ballytrain postmark.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading “Who the d------ can this come from?” he said.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Who the d------ can this come from?” he said.
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From this reading “I am not aware of having any particular correspondence at present, in or about Ballytrain.
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From this reading “Who the d------ can this come from?” he said.
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From this reading Not many minutes after Mrs. Mainwaring's interview with the baronet, Gibson entered the library, and handed him a letter on which was stamped the Ballytrain postmark.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading On looking at it, he paused for a moment:
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading “Who the d------ can this come from?” he said.
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From this reading Not many minutes after Mrs. Mainwaring's interview with the baronet, Gibson entered the library, and handed him a letter on which was stamped the Ballytrain postmark.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Not many minutes after Mrs. Mainwaring's interview with the baronet, Gibson entered the library, and handed him a letter on which was stamped the Ballytrain postmark.
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading “I am not aware of having any particular correspondence at present, in or about Ballytrain.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading On looking at it, he paused for a moment:
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Not many minutes after Mrs. Mainwaring's interview with the baronet, Gibson entered the library, and handed him a letter on which was stamped the Ballytrain postmark.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I am not aware of having any particular correspondence at present, in or about Ballytrain.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “I am not aware of having any particular correspondence at present, in or about Ballytrain.
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From this reading Not many minutes after Mrs. Mainwaring's interview with the baronet, Gibson entered the library, and handed him a letter on which was stamped the Ballytrain postmark.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading On looking at it, he paused for a moment:
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading --Lucy yields at Last.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Not many minutes after Mrs. Mainwaring's interview with the baronet, Gibson entered the library, and handed him a letter on which was stamped the Ballytrain postmark.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Not many minutes after Mrs. Mainwaring's interview with the baronet, Gibson entered the library, and handed him a letter on which was stamped the Ballytrain postmark.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading On looking at it, he paused for a moment:
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading --Lucy yields at Last.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Not many minutes after Mrs. Mainwaring's interview with the baronet, Gibson entered the library, and handed him a letter on which was stamped the Ballytrain postmark.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Not many minutes after Mrs. Mainwaring's interview with the baronet, Gibson entered the library, and handed him a letter on which was stamped the Ballytrain postmark.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Not many minutes after Mrs. Mainwaring's interview with the baronet, Gibson entered the library, and handed him a letter on which was stamped the Ballytrain postmark.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading On looking at it, he paused for a moment:
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Not many minutes after Mrs. Mainwaring's interview with the baronet, Gibson entered the library, and handed him a letter on which was stamped the Ballytrain postmark.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Not many minutes after Mrs. Mainwaring's interview with the baronet, Gibson entered the library, and handed him a letter on which was stamped the Ballytrain postmark.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “I am not aware of having any particular correspondence at present, in or about Ballytrain.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Not many minutes after Mrs. Mainwaring's interview with the baronet, Gibson entered the library, and handed him a letter on which was stamped the Ballytrain postmark.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading “I am not aware of having any particular correspondence at present, in or about Ballytrain.
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From this reading “I am not aware of having any particular correspondence at present, in or about Ballytrain.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading On looking at it, he paused for a moment:
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Not many minutes after Mrs. Mainwaring's interview with the baronet, Gibson entered the library, and handed him a letter on which was stamped the Ballytrain postmark.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “I am not aware of having any particular correspondence at present, in or about Ballytrain.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Who the d------ can this come from?” he said.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Not many minutes after Mrs. Mainwaring's interview with the baronet, Gibson entered the library, and handed him a letter on which was stamped the Ballytrain postmark.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Not many minutes after Mrs. Mainwaring's interview with the baronet, Gibson entered the library, and handed him a letter on which was stamped the Ballytrain postmark.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading “Who the d------ can this come from?” he said.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Not many minutes after Mrs. Mainwaring's interview with the baronet, Gibson entered the library, and handed him a letter on which was stamped the Ballytrain postmark.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Not many minutes after Mrs. Mainwaring's interview with the baronet, Gibson entered the library, and handed him a letter on which was stamped the Ballytrain postmark.
which person or people
From this reading “Who the d------ can this come from?” he said.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Not many minutes after Mrs. Mainwaring's interview with the baronet, Gibson entered the library, and handed him a letter on which was stamped the Ballytrain postmark.
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From this reading --Lucy yields at Last.
