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Chapter XXVI
But it is not the way for a man and a woman, in propinquity, to maintain a definite, unwavering distance asunder. Imperceptibly Paula and Graham drew closer. From lingering eye-gazings and hand-touchings the way led to permitted caresses, until there was a second clasping in the arms and a second kiss long on the lips. Nor this time did Paula flame in anger. Instead, she commanded: "You must not go."
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an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Imperceptibly Paula and Graham drew closer.”
A hot glowing body of ignited gas produced by fire.
From this reading “Nor this time did Paula flame in anger.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “From lingering eye-gazings and hand-touchings the way led to permitted caresses, until there was a second clasping in the arms and a second kiss long on the lips.”
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading “Instead, she commanded: "You must not go."”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “From lingering eye-gazings and hand-touchings the way led to permitted caresses, until there was a second clasping in the arms and a second kiss long on the lips.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Nor this time did Paula flame in anger.”
up to a particular time
From this reading “From lingering eye-gazings and hand-touchings the way led to permitted caresses, until there was a second clasping in the arms and a second kiss long on the lips.”
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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 it is not the way for a man and a woman, in propinquity, to maintain a definite, unwavering distance asunder.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading But it is not the way for a man and a woman, in propinquity, to maintain a definite, unwavering distance asunder.
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From this reading Nor this time did Paula flame in anger.
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From this reading From lingering eye-gazings and hand-touchings the way led to permitted caresses, until there was a second clasping in the arms and a second kiss long on the lips.
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From this reading But it is not the way for a man and a woman, in propinquity, to maintain a definite, unwavering distance asunder.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But it is not the way for a man and a woman, in propinquity, to maintain a definite, unwavering distance asunder.
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From this reading From lingering eye-gazings and hand-touchings the way led to permitted caresses, until there was a second clasping in the arms and a second kiss long on the lips.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading From lingering eye-gazings and hand-touchings the way led to permitted caresses, until there was a second clasping in the arms and a second kiss long on the lips.
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From this reading Imperceptibly Paula and Graham drew closer.
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From this reading Instead, she commanded: "You must not go."
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From this reading But it is not the way for a man and a woman, in propinquity, to maintain a definite, unwavering distance asunder.
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Nor this time did Paula flame in anger.
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From this reading But it is not the way for a man and a woman, in propinquity, to maintain a definite, unwavering distance asunder.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Imperceptibly Paula and Graham drew closer.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading From lingering eye-gazings and hand-touchings the way led to permitted caresses, until there was a second clasping in the arms and a second kiss long on the lips.
A hot glowing body of ignited gas produced by fire.
From this reading Nor this time did Paula flame in anger.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading But it is not the way for a man and a woman, in propinquity, to maintain a definite, unwavering distance asunder.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading From lingering eye-gazings and hand-touchings the way led to permitted caresses, until there was a second clasping in the arms and a second kiss long on the lips.
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From this reading Instead, she commanded: "You must not go."
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From this reading Imperceptibly Paula and Graham drew closer.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading From lingering eye-gazings and hand-touchings the way led to permitted caresses, until there was a second clasping in the arms and a second kiss long on the lips.
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From this reading Imperceptibly Paula and Graham drew closer.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading But it is not the way for a man and a woman, in propinquity, to maintain a definite, unwavering distance asunder.
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From this reading Instead, she commanded: "You must not go."
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But it is not the way for a man and a woman, in propinquity, to maintain a definite, unwavering distance asunder.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading But it is not the way for a man and a woman, in propinquity, to maintain a definite, unwavering distance asunder.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading From lingering eye-gazings and hand-touchings the way led to permitted caresses, until there was a second clasping in the arms and a second kiss long on the lips.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading From lingering eye-gazings and hand-touchings the way led to permitted caresses, until there was a second clasping in the arms and a second kiss long on the lips.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading From lingering eye-gazings and hand-touchings the way led to permitted caresses, until there was a second clasping in the arms and a second kiss long on the lips.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading From lingering eye-gazings and hand-touchings the way led to permitted caresses, until there was a second clasping in the arms and a second kiss long on the lips.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading From lingering eye-gazings and hand-touchings the way led to permitted caresses, until there was a second clasping in the arms and a second kiss long on the lips.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading But it is not the way for a man and a woman, in propinquity, to maintain a definite, unwavering distance asunder.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading But it is not the way for a man and a woman, in propinquity, to maintain a definite, unwavering distance asunder.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading Instead, she commanded: "You must not go."
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading Nor this time did Paula flame in anger.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But it is not the way for a man and a woman, in propinquity, to maintain a definite, unwavering distance asunder.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading From lingering eye-gazings and hand-touchings the way led to permitted caresses, until there was a second clasping in the arms and a second kiss long on the lips.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Imperceptibly Paula and Graham drew closer.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading From lingering eye-gazings and hand-touchings the way led to permitted caresses, until there was a second clasping in the arms and a second kiss long on the lips.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading But it is not the way for a man and a woman, in propinquity, to maintain a definite, unwavering distance asunder.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading From lingering eye-gazings and hand-touchings the way led to permitted caresses, until there was a second clasping in the arms and a second kiss long on the lips.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Instead, she commanded: "You must not go."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading But it is not the way for a man and a woman, in propinquity, to maintain a definite, unwavering distance asunder.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading From lingering eye-gazings and hand-touchings the way led to permitted caresses, until there was a second clasping in the arms and a second kiss long on the lips.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Nor this time did Paula flame in anger.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Nor this time did Paula flame in anger.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading But it is not the way for a man and a woman, in propinquity, to maintain a definite, unwavering distance asunder.
up to a particular time
From this reading From lingering eye-gazings and hand-touchings the way led to permitted caresses, until there was a second clasping in the arms and a second kiss long on the lips.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading But it is not the way for a man and a woman, in propinquity, to maintain a definite, unwavering distance asunder.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading From lingering eye-gazings and hand-touchings the way led to permitted caresses, until there was a second clasping in the arms and a second kiss long on the lips.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading But it is not the way for a man and a woman, in propinquity, to maintain a definite, unwavering distance asunder.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading But it is not the way for a man and a woman, in propinquity, to maintain a definite, unwavering distance asunder.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Instead, she commanded: "You must not go."
