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Chapter XVII
ECHOES Some minutes later, on the northward speeding train, he left Portlaw playing solitaire in their own compartment, and, crossing the swaying corridor, entered the state-room opposite. Miss Wilming was there, reading a novel, an enormous bunch of roses, a box of bonbons, and a tiny kitten on the table before her. The kitten was so young that it was shaky on its legs, and it wore very wide eyes and a blue bow. "Hello, Dolly," he said pleasantly. She answered rather faintly.
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a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “She answered rather faintly.”
earlier than; in front of
From this reading “Miss Wilming was there, reading a novel, an enormous bunch of roses, a box of bonbons, and a tiny kitten on the table before her.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “ECHOES Some minutes later, on the northward speeding train, he left Portlaw playing solitaire in their own compartment, and, crossing the swaying corridor, entered the state-room opposite.”
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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 Miss Wilming was there, reading a novel, an enormous bunch of roses, a box of bonbons, and a tiny kitten on the table before her.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Miss Wilming was there, reading a novel, an enormous bunch of roses, a box of bonbons, and a tiny kitten on the table before her.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading ECHOES Some minutes later, on the northward speeding train, he left Portlaw playing solitaire in their own compartment, and, crossing the swaying corridor, entered the state-room opposite.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading She answered rather faintly.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Miss Wilming was there, reading a novel, an enormous bunch of roses, a box of bonbons, and a tiny kitten on the table before her.
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From this reading The kitten was so young that it was shaky on its legs, and it wore very wide eyes and a blue bow.
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From this reading Miss Wilming was there, reading a novel, an enormous bunch of roses, a box of bonbons, and a tiny kitten on the table before her.
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From this reading The kitten was so young that it was shaky on its legs, and it wore very wide eyes and a blue bow.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Miss Wilming was there, reading a novel, an enormous bunch of roses, a box of bonbons, and a tiny kitten on the table before her.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Miss Wilming was there, reading a novel, an enormous bunch of roses, a box of bonbons, and a tiny kitten on the table before her.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading ECHOES Some minutes later, on the northward speeding train, he left Portlaw playing solitaire in their own compartment, and, crossing the swaying corridor, entered the state-room opposite.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading ECHOES Some minutes later, on the northward speeding train, he left Portlaw playing solitaire in their own compartment, and, crossing the swaying corridor, entered the state-room opposite.
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From this reading ECHOES Some minutes later, on the northward speeding train, he left Portlaw playing solitaire in their own compartment, and, crossing the swaying corridor, entered the state-room opposite.
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From this reading "Hello, Dolly," he said pleasantly.
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From this reading ECHOES Some minutes later, on the northward speeding train, he left Portlaw playing solitaire in their own compartment, and, crossing the swaying corridor, entered the state-room opposite.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Miss Wilming was there, reading a novel, an enormous bunch of roses, a box of bonbons, and a tiny kitten on the table before her.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading ECHOES Some minutes later, on the northward speeding train, he left Portlaw playing solitaire in their own compartment, and, crossing the swaying corridor, entered the state-room opposite.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The kitten was so young that it was shaky on its legs, and it wore very wide eyes and a blue bow.
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From this reading She answered rather faintly.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading ECHOES Some minutes later, on the northward speeding train, he left Portlaw playing solitaire in their own compartment, and, crossing the swaying corridor, entered the state-room opposite.
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From this reading "Hello, Dolly," he said pleasantly.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Miss Wilming was there, reading a novel, an enormous bunch of roses, a box of bonbons, and a tiny kitten on the table before her.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading ECHOES Some minutes later, on the northward speeding train, he left Portlaw playing solitaire in their own compartment, and, crossing the swaying corridor, entered the state-room opposite.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The kitten was so young that it was shaky on its legs, and it wore very wide eyes and a blue bow.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The kitten was so young that it was shaky on its legs, and it wore very wide eyes and a blue bow.
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From this reading Miss Wilming was there, reading a novel, an enormous bunch of roses, a box of bonbons, and a tiny kitten on the table before her.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading ECHOES Some minutes later, on the northward speeding train, he left Portlaw playing solitaire in their own compartment, and, crossing the swaying corridor, entered the state-room opposite.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading ECHOES Some minutes later, on the northward speeding train, he left Portlaw playing solitaire in their own compartment, and, crossing the swaying corridor, entered the state-room opposite.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The kitten was so young that it was shaky on its legs, and it wore very wide eyes and a blue bow.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading ECHOES Some minutes later, on the northward speeding train, he left Portlaw playing solitaire in their own compartment, and, crossing the swaying corridor, entered the state-room opposite.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Miss Wilming was there, reading a novel, an enormous bunch of roses, a box of bonbons, and a tiny kitten on the table before her.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading ECHOES Some minutes later, on the northward speeding train, he left Portlaw playing solitaire in their own compartment, and, crossing the swaying corridor, entered the state-room opposite.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Miss Wilming was there, reading a novel, an enormous bunch of roses, a box of bonbons, and a tiny kitten on the table before her.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Miss Wilming was there, reading a novel, an enormous bunch of roses, a box of bonbons, and a tiny kitten on the table before her.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading ECHOES Some minutes later, on the northward speeding train, he left Portlaw playing solitaire in their own compartment, and, crossing the swaying corridor, entered the state-room opposite.
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From this reading ECHOES Some minutes later, on the northward speeding train, he left Portlaw playing solitaire in their own compartment, and, crossing the swaying corridor, entered the state-room opposite.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading ECHOES Some minutes later, on the northward speeding train, he left Portlaw playing solitaire in their own compartment, and, crossing the swaying corridor, entered the state-room opposite.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading ECHOES Some minutes later, on the northward speeding train, he left Portlaw playing solitaire in their own compartment, and, crossing the swaying corridor, entered the state-room opposite.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Hello, Dolly," he said pleasantly.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading ECHOES Some minutes later, on the northward speeding train, he left Portlaw playing solitaire in their own compartment, and, crossing the swaying corridor, entered the state-room opposite.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She answered rather faintly.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Miss Wilming was there, reading a novel, an enormous bunch of roses, a box of bonbons, and a tiny kitten on the table before her.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Miss Wilming was there, reading a novel, an enormous bunch of roses, a box of bonbons, and a tiny kitten on the table before her.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Hello, Dolly," he said pleasantly.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The kitten was so young that it was shaky on its legs, and it wore very wide eyes and a blue bow.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She answered rather faintly.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The kitten was so young that it was shaky on its legs, and it wore very wide eyes and a blue bow.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading ECHOES Some minutes later, on the northward speeding train, he left Portlaw playing solitaire in their own compartment, and, crossing the swaying corridor, entered the state-room opposite.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading ECHOES Some minutes later, on the northward speeding train, he left Portlaw playing solitaire in their own compartment, and, crossing the swaying corridor, entered the state-room opposite.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading ECHOES Some minutes later, on the northward speeding train, he left Portlaw playing solitaire in their own compartment, and, crossing the swaying corridor, entered the state-room opposite.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading ECHOES Some minutes later, on the northward speeding train, he left Portlaw playing solitaire in their own compartment, and, crossing the swaying corridor, entered the state-room opposite.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading ECHOES Some minutes later, on the northward speeding train, he left Portlaw playing solitaire in their own compartment, and, crossing the swaying corridor, entered the state-room opposite.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Miss Wilming was there, reading a novel, an enormous bunch of roses, a box of bonbons, and a tiny kitten on the table before her.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The kitten was so young that it was shaky on its legs, and it wore very wide eyes and a blue bow.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ECHOES Some minutes later, on the northward speeding train, he left Portlaw playing solitaire in their own compartment, and, crossing the swaying corridor, entered the state-room opposite.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading ECHOES Some minutes later, on the northward speeding train, he left Portlaw playing solitaire in their own compartment, and, crossing the swaying corridor, entered the state-room opposite.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Miss Wilming was there, reading a novel, an enormous bunch of roses, a box of bonbons, and a tiny kitten on the table before her.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Miss Wilming was there, reading a novel, an enormous bunch of roses, a box of bonbons, and a tiny kitten on the table before her.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading ECHOES Some minutes later, on the northward speeding train, he left Portlaw playing solitaire in their own compartment, and, crossing the swaying corridor, entered the state-room opposite.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The kitten was so young that it was shaky on its legs, and it wore very wide eyes and a blue bow.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Miss Wilming was there, reading a novel, an enormous bunch of roses, a box of bonbons, and a tiny kitten on the table before her.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The kitten was so young that it was shaky on its legs, and it wore very wide eyes and a blue bow.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Miss Wilming was there, reading a novel, an enormous bunch of roses, a box of bonbons, and a tiny kitten on the table before her.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The kitten was so young that it was shaky on its legs, and it wore very wide eyes and a blue bow.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The kitten was so young that it was shaky on its legs, and it wore very wide eyes and a blue bow.
