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Chapter IV
IN WHICH THE MYSTERY INCREASES Neither of us spoke. Equally surprised at the unexpected encounter, we stood facing each other dumbfounded. Hornby started quickly as soon as his eyes fell upon me, and his face became blanched to the lips, while Muriel Leithcourt, quick to notice the sudden change in him, rose and introduced us in as calm a voice as she could command. "I don't think you are acquainted," she said to me with a smile. "This is Mr. Martin Woodroffe--Mr. Gordon Gregg."
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the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading “Hornby started quickly as soon as his eyes fell upon me, and his face became blanched to the lips, while Muriel Leithcourt, quick to notice the sudden change in him, rose and introduced us in as calm a voice as she could command.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “Equally surprised at the unexpected encounter, we stood facing each other dumbfounded.”
not one and not the other of two
From this reading “IN WHICH THE MYSTERY INCREASES Neither of us spoke.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Hornby started quickly as soon as his eyes fell upon me, and his face became blanched to the lips, while Muriel Leithcourt, quick to notice the sudden change in him, rose and introduced us in as calm a voice as she could command.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Equally surprised at the unexpected encounter, we stood facing each other dumbfounded.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Hornby started quickly as soon as his eyes fell upon me, and his face became blanched to the lips, while Muriel Leithcourt, quick to notice the sudden change in him, rose and introduced us in as calm a voice as she could command.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Equally surprised at the unexpected encounter, we stood facing each other dumbfounded.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"I don't think you are acquainted," she said to me with a smile.”
a formal word for “on”
From this reading “Hornby started quickly as soon as his eyes fell upon me, and his face became blanched to the lips, while Muriel Leithcourt, quick to notice the sudden change in him, rose and introduced us in as calm a voice as she could command.”
during the time that
From this reading “Hornby started quickly as soon as his eyes fell upon me, and his face became blanched to the lips, while Muriel Leithcourt, quick to notice the sudden change in him, rose and introduced us in as calm a voice as she could command.”
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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 Hornby started quickly as soon as his eyes fell upon me, and his face became blanched to the lips, while Muriel Leithcourt, quick to notice the sudden change in him, rose and introduced us in as calm a voice as she could command.
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From this reading "I don't think you are acquainted," she said to me with a smile.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Hornby started quickly as soon as his eyes fell upon me, and his face became blanched to the lips, while Muriel Leithcourt, quick to notice the sudden change in him, rose and introduced us in as calm a voice as she could command.
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "I don't think you are acquainted," she said to me with a smile.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Hornby started quickly as soon as his eyes fell upon me, and his face became blanched to the lips, while Muriel Leithcourt, quick to notice the sudden change in him, rose and introduced us in as calm a voice as she could command.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Equally surprised at the unexpected encounter, we stood facing each other dumbfounded.
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From this reading Hornby started quickly as soon as his eyes fell upon me, and his face became blanched to the lips, while Muriel Leithcourt, quick to notice the sudden change in him, rose and introduced us in as calm a voice as she could command.
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From this reading Hornby started quickly as soon as his eyes fell upon me, and his face became blanched to the lips, while Muriel Leithcourt, quick to notice the sudden change in him, rose and introduced us in as calm a voice as she could command.
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From this reading Hornby started quickly as soon as his eyes fell upon me, and his face became blanched to the lips, while Muriel Leithcourt, quick to notice the sudden change in him, rose and introduced us in as calm a voice as she could command.
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From this reading Hornby started quickly as soon as his eyes fell upon me, and his face became blanched to the lips, while Muriel Leithcourt, quick to notice the sudden change in him, rose and introduced us in as calm a voice as she could command.
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From this reading Hornby started quickly as soon as his eyes fell upon me, and his face became blanched to the lips, while Muriel Leithcourt, quick to notice the sudden change in him, rose and introduced us in as calm a voice as she could command.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Hornby started quickly as soon as his eyes fell upon me, and his face became blanched to the lips, while Muriel Leithcourt, quick to notice the sudden change in him, rose and introduced us in as calm a voice as she could command.
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From this reading "I don't think you are acquainted," she said to me with a smile.
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From this reading Equally surprised at the unexpected encounter, we stood facing each other dumbfounded.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Equally surprised at the unexpected encounter, we stood facing each other dumbfounded.
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From this reading Equally surprised at the unexpected encounter, we stood facing each other dumbfounded.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading Equally surprised at the unexpected encounter, we stood facing each other dumbfounded.
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From this reading Hornby started quickly as soon as his eyes fell upon me, and his face became blanched to the lips, while Muriel Leithcourt, quick to notice the sudden change in him, rose and introduced us in as calm a voice as she could command.
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From this reading Hornby started quickly as soon as his eyes fell upon me, and his face became blanched to the lips, while Muriel Leithcourt, quick to notice the sudden change in him, rose and introduced us in as calm a voice as she could command.
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From this reading Equally surprised at the unexpected encounter, we stood facing each other dumbfounded.
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From this reading Hornby started quickly as soon as his eyes fell upon me, and his face became blanched to the lips, while Muriel Leithcourt, quick to notice the sudden change in him, rose and introduced us in as calm a voice as she could command.
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From this reading "This is Mr. Martin Woodroffe--Mr. Gordon Gregg."
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From this reading "This is Mr. Martin Woodroffe--Mr. Gordon Gregg."
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Hornby started quickly as soon as his eyes fell upon me, and his face became blanched to the lips, while Muriel Leithcourt, quick to notice the sudden change in him, rose and introduced us in as calm a voice as she could command.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Hornby started quickly as soon as his eyes fell upon me, and his face became blanched to the lips, while Muriel Leithcourt, quick to notice the sudden change in him, rose and introduced us in as calm a voice as she could command.
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From this reading Hornby started quickly as soon as his eyes fell upon me, and his face became blanched to the lips, while Muriel Leithcourt, quick to notice the sudden change in him, rose and introduced us in as calm a voice as she could command.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I don't think you are acquainted," she said to me with a smile.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN WHICH THE MYSTERY INCREASES Neither of us spoke.
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From this reading IN WHICH THE MYSTERY INCREASES Neither of us spoke.
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From this reading Hornby started quickly as soon as his eyes fell upon me, and his face became blanched to the lips, while Muriel Leithcourt, quick to notice the sudden change in him, rose and introduced us in as calm a voice as she could command.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "This is Mr. Martin Woodroffe--Mr. Gordon Gregg."
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From this reading Hornby started quickly as soon as his eyes fell upon me, and his face became blanched to the lips, while Muriel Leithcourt, quick to notice the sudden change in him, rose and introduced us in as calm a voice as she could command.
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From this reading Hornby started quickly as soon as his eyes fell upon me, and his face became blanched to the lips, while Muriel Leithcourt, quick to notice the sudden change in him, rose and introduced us in as calm a voice as she could command.
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From this reading "This is Mr. Martin Woodroffe--Mr. Gordon Gregg."
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Hornby started quickly as soon as his eyes fell upon me, and his face became blanched to the lips, while Muriel Leithcourt, quick to notice the sudden change in him, rose and introduced us in as calm a voice as she could command.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "This is Mr. Martin Woodroffe--Mr. Gordon Gregg."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Hornby started quickly as soon as his eyes fell upon me, and his face became blanched to the lips, while Muriel Leithcourt, quick to notice the sudden change in him, rose and introduced us in as calm a voice as she could command.
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From this reading IN WHICH THE MYSTERY INCREASES Neither of us spoke.
not one and not the other of two
From this reading IN WHICH THE MYSTERY INCREASES Neither of us spoke.
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From this reading Hornby started quickly as soon as his eyes fell upon me, and his face became blanched to the lips, while Muriel Leithcourt, quick to notice the sudden change in him, rose and introduced us in as calm a voice as she could command.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading IN WHICH THE MYSTERY INCREASES Neither of us spoke.
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From this reading Equally surprised at the unexpected encounter, we stood facing each other dumbfounded.
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From this reading Hornby started quickly as soon as his eyes fell upon me, and his face became blanched to the lips, while Muriel Leithcourt, quick to notice the sudden change in him, rose and introduced us in as calm a voice as she could command.
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From this reading Hornby started quickly as soon as his eyes fell upon me, and his face became blanched to the lips, while Muriel Leithcourt, quick to notice the sudden change in him, rose and introduced us in as calm a voice as she could command.
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From this reading Hornby started quickly as soon as his eyes fell upon me, and his face became blanched to the lips, while Muriel Leithcourt, quick to notice the sudden change in him, rose and introduced us in as calm a voice as she could command.
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From this reading "I don't think you are acquainted," she said to me with a smile.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Hornby started quickly as soon as his eyes fell upon me, and his face became blanched to the lips, while Muriel Leithcourt, quick to notice the sudden change in him, rose and introduced us in as calm a voice as she could command.
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From this reading "I don't think you are acquainted," she said to me with a smile.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Hornby started quickly as soon as his eyes fell upon me, and his face became blanched to the lips, while Muriel Leithcourt, quick to notice the sudden change in him, rose and introduced us in as calm a voice as she could command.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading IN WHICH THE MYSTERY INCREASES Neither of us spoke.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Hornby started quickly as soon as his eyes fell upon me, and his face became blanched to the lips, while Muriel Leithcourt, quick to notice the sudden change in him, rose and introduced us in as calm a voice as she could command.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Equally surprised at the unexpected encounter, we stood facing each other dumbfounded.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Hornby started quickly as soon as his eyes fell upon me, and his face became blanched to the lips, while Muriel Leithcourt, quick to notice the sudden change in him, rose and introduced us in as calm a voice as she could command.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Equally surprised at the unexpected encounter, we stood facing each other dumbfounded.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IN WHICH THE MYSTERY INCREASES Neither of us spoke.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "I don't think you are acquainted," she said to me with a smile.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "This is Mr. Martin Woodroffe--Mr. Gordon Gregg."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Hornby started quickly as soon as his eyes fell upon me, and his face became blanched to the lips, while Muriel Leithcourt, quick to notice the sudden change in him, rose and introduced us in as calm a voice as she could command.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Equally surprised at the unexpected encounter, we stood facing each other dumbfounded.
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Hornby started quickly as soon as his eyes fell upon me, and his face became blanched to the lips, while Muriel Leithcourt, quick to notice the sudden change in him, rose and introduced us in as calm a voice as she could command.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading IN WHICH THE MYSTERY INCREASES Neither of us spoke.
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From this reading Hornby started quickly as soon as his eyes fell upon me, and his face became blanched to the lips, while Muriel Leithcourt, quick to notice the sudden change in him, rose and introduced us in as calm a voice as she could command.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Equally surprised at the unexpected encounter, we stood facing each other dumbfounded.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading IN WHICH THE MYSTERY INCREASES Neither of us spoke.
during the time that
From this reading Hornby started quickly as soon as his eyes fell upon me, and his face became blanched to the lips, while Muriel Leithcourt, quick to notice the sudden change in him, rose and introduced us in as calm a voice as she could command.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "I don't think you are acquainted," she said to me with a smile.
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From this reading "This is Mr. Martin Woodroffe--Mr. Gordon Gregg."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I don't think you are acquainted," she said to me with a smile.
