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Chapter XXXI
--Who, however, is Shelved for a Time. Lord Dunroe, as had already been agreed upon between him and her father, went directly to that worthy gentleman, that he might make a faithful report of the interview. “Well, Dunroe,” said the baronet, “what's the news? How did it go off?” “Just as we expected,” replied the other.
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an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Lord Dunroe, as had already been agreed upon between him and her father, went directly to that worthy gentleman, that he might make a faithful report of the interview.”
the past participle of “be”
From this reading “Lord Dunroe, as had already been agreed upon between him and her father, went directly to that worthy gentleman, that he might make a faithful report of the interview.”
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading “Lord Dunroe, as had already been agreed upon between him and her father, went directly to that worthy gentleman, that he might make a faithful report of the interview.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “Lord Dunroe, as had already been agreed upon between him and her father, went directly to that worthy gentleman, that he might make a faithful report of the interview.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “Lord Dunroe, as had already been agreed upon between him and her father, went directly to that worthy gentleman, that he might make a faithful report of the interview.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “Lord Dunroe, as had already been agreed upon between him and her father, went directly to that worthy gentleman, that he might make a faithful report of the interview.”
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading “--Who, however, is Shelved for a Time.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Lord Dunroe, as had already been agreed upon between him and her father, went directly to that worthy gentleman, that he might make a faithful report of the interview.”
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading “Lord Dunroe, as had already been agreed upon between him and her father, went directly to that worthy gentleman, that he might make a faithful report of the interview.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading ““Just as we expected,” replied the other.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “--Who, however, is Shelved for a Time.”
a formal word for “on”
From this reading “Lord Dunroe, as had already been agreed upon between him and her father, went directly to that worthy gentleman, that he might make a faithful report of the interview.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading ““Well, Dunroe,” said the baronet, “what's the news?”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Lord Dunroe, as had already been agreed upon between him and her father, went directly to that worthy gentleman, that he might make a faithful report of the interview.”
Having or showing the qualities or abilities that merit recognition in character or magic.
From this reading “Lord Dunroe, as had already been agreed upon between him and her father, went directly to that worthy gentleman, that he might make a faithful report of the interview.”
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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 --Who, however, is Shelved for a Time.
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From this reading Lord Dunroe, as had already been agreed upon between him and her father, went directly to that worthy gentleman, that he might make a faithful report of the interview.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Lord Dunroe, as had already been agreed upon between him and her father, went directly to that worthy gentleman, that he might make a faithful report of the interview.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Lord Dunroe, as had already been agreed upon between him and her father, went directly to that worthy gentleman, that he might make a faithful report of the interview.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Lord Dunroe, as had already been agreed upon between him and her father, went directly to that worthy gentleman, that he might make a faithful report of the interview.
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From this reading “Well, Dunroe,” said the baronet, “what's the news?
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Lord Dunroe, as had already been agreed upon between him and her father, went directly to that worthy gentleman, that he might make a faithful report of the interview.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Lord Dunroe, as had already been agreed upon between him and her father, went directly to that worthy gentleman, that he might make a faithful report of the interview.
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading How did it go off?”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading Lord Dunroe, as had already been agreed upon between him and her father, went directly to that worthy gentleman, that he might make a faithful report of the interview.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Lord Dunroe, as had already been agreed upon between him and her father, went directly to that worthy gentleman, that he might make a faithful report of the interview.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Just as we expected,” replied the other.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading Lord Dunroe, as had already been agreed upon between him and her father, went directly to that worthy gentleman, that he might make a faithful report of the interview.
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From this reading Lord Dunroe, as had already been agreed upon between him and her father, went directly to that worthy gentleman, that he might make a faithful report of the interview.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading --Who, however, is Shelved for a Time.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading Lord Dunroe, as had already been agreed upon between him and her father, went directly to that worthy gentleman, that he might make a faithful report of the interview.
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From this reading How did it go off?”
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Lord Dunroe, as had already been agreed upon between him and her father, went directly to that worthy gentleman, that he might make a faithful report of the interview.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Lord Dunroe, as had already been agreed upon between him and her father, went directly to that worthy gentleman, that he might make a faithful report of the interview.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Lord Dunroe, as had already been agreed upon between him and her father, went directly to that worthy gentleman, that he might make a faithful report of the interview.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Lord Dunroe, as had already been agreed upon between him and her father, went directly to that worthy gentleman, that he might make a faithful report of the interview.
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From this reading How did it go off?”
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading --Who, however, is Shelved for a Time.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Lord Dunroe, as had already been agreed upon between him and her father, went directly to that worthy gentleman, that he might make a faithful report of the interview.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading --Who, however, is Shelved for a Time.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading How did it go off?”
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From this reading “Just as we expected,” replied the other.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Lord Dunroe, as had already been agreed upon between him and her father, went directly to that worthy gentleman, that he might make a faithful report of the interview.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Lord Dunroe, as had already been agreed upon between him and her father, went directly to that worthy gentleman, that he might make a faithful report of the interview.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Lord Dunroe, as had already been agreed upon between him and her father, went directly to that worthy gentleman, that he might make a faithful report of the interview.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Well, Dunroe,” said the baronet, “what's the news?
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Lord Dunroe, as had already been agreed upon between him and her father, went directly to that worthy gentleman, that he might make a faithful report of the interview.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading How did it go off?”
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Just as we expected,” replied the other.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Just as we expected,” replied the other.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Lord Dunroe, as had already been agreed upon between him and her father, went directly to that worthy gentleman, that he might make a faithful report of the interview.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Well, Dunroe,” said the baronet, “what's the news?
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading --Who, however, is Shelved for a Time.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Lord Dunroe, as had already been agreed upon between him and her father, went directly to that worthy gentleman, that he might make a faithful report of the interview.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Lord Dunroe, as had already been agreed upon between him and her father, went directly to that worthy gentleman, that he might make a faithful report of the interview.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading --Who, however, is Shelved for a Time.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Lord Dunroe, as had already been agreed upon between him and her father, went directly to that worthy gentleman, that he might make a faithful report of the interview.
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Lord Dunroe, as had already been agreed upon between him and her father, went directly to that worthy gentleman, that he might make a faithful report of the interview.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading “Just as we expected,” replied the other.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Well, Dunroe,” said the baronet, “what's the news?
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Lord Dunroe, as had already been agreed upon between him and her father, went directly to that worthy gentleman, that he might make a faithful report of the interview.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Well, Dunroe,” said the baronet, “what's the news?
which person or people
From this reading --Who, however, is Shelved for a Time.
Having or showing the qualities or abilities that merit recognition in character or magic.
From this reading Lord Dunroe, as had already been agreed upon between him and her father, went directly to that worthy gentleman, that he might make a faithful report of the interview.
