Chapter XXVII

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading From the depths of an easy-chair in her sitting-room at the Ritz Hotel she held out both her hands, and in her eyes was that peculiar strained look which Julien had only been privileged to observe once or twice in his life.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading From the depths of an easy-chair in her sitting-room at the Ritz Hotel she held out both her hands, and in her eyes was that peculiar strained look which Julien had only been privileged to observe once or twice in his life.

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From this reading LADY ANNE DECLINES "My dear Julien!"

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading From the depths of an easy-chair in her sitting-room at the Ritz Hotel she held out both her hands, and in her eyes was that peculiar strained look which Julien had only been privileged to observe once or twice in his life.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading From the depths of an easy-chair in her sitting-room at the Ritz Hotel she held out both her hands, and in her eyes was that peculiar strained look which Julien had only been privileged to observe once or twice in his life.

the two together, not just one

From this reading From the depths of an easy-chair in her sitting-room at the Ritz Hotel she held out both her hands, and in her eyes was that peculiar strained look which Julien had only been privileged to observe once or twice in his life.

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From this reading LADY ANNE DECLINES "My dear Julien!"

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From this reading LADY ANNE DECLINES "My dear Julien!"

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From this reading From the depths of an easy-chair in her sitting-room at the Ritz Hotel she held out both her hands, and in her eyes was that peculiar strained look which Julien had only been privileged to observe once or twice in his life.

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From this reading The Duchess was very impressive indeed.

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From this reading It indicated, or rather it was the Duchess's substitute for, emotion.

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From this reading From the depths of an easy-chair in her sitting-room at the Ritz Hotel she held out both her hands, and in her eyes was that peculiar strained look which Julien had only been privileged to observe once or twice in his life.

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From this reading It indicated, or rather it was the Duchess's substitute for, emotion.

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From this reading From the depths of an easy-chair in her sitting-room at the Ritz Hotel she held out both her hands, and in her eyes was that peculiar strained look which Julien had only been privileged to observe once or twice in his life.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading It indicated, or rather it was the Duchess's substitute for, emotion.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading From the depths of an easy-chair in her sitting-room at the Ritz Hotel she held out both her hands, and in her eyes was that peculiar strained look which Julien had only been privileged to observe once or twice in his life.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading From the depths of an easy-chair in her sitting-room at the Ritz Hotel she held out both her hands, and in her eyes was that peculiar strained look which Julien had only been privileged to observe once or twice in his life.

members of a ship’s crew

From this reading From the depths of an easy-chair in her sitting-room at the Ritz Hotel she held out both her hands, and in her eyes was that peculiar strained look which Julien had only been privileged to observe once or twice in his life.

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From this reading From the depths of an easy-chair in her sitting-room at the Ritz Hotel she held out both her hands, and in her eyes was that peculiar strained look which Julien had only been privileged to observe once or twice in his life.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading From the depths of an easy-chair in her sitting-room at the Ritz Hotel she held out both her hands, and in her eyes was that peculiar strained look which Julien had only been privileged to observe once or twice in his life.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading From the depths of an easy-chair in her sitting-room at the Ritz Hotel she held out both her hands, and in her eyes was that peculiar strained look which Julien had only been privileged to observe once or twice in his life.

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From this reading From the depths of an easy-chair in her sitting-room at the Ritz Hotel she held out both her hands, and in her eyes was that peculiar strained look which Julien had only been privileged to observe once or twice in his life.

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From this reading The Duchess was very impressive indeed.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading From the depths of an easy-chair in her sitting-room at the Ritz Hotel she held out both her hands, and in her eyes was that peculiar strained look which Julien had only been privileged to observe once or twice in his life.

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From this reading The Duchess was very impressive indeed.

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From this reading It indicated, or rather it was the Duchess's substitute for, emotion.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It indicated, or rather it was the Duchess's substitute for, emotion.

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From this reading LADY ANNE DECLINES "My dear Julien!"

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From this reading LADY ANNE DECLINES "My dear Julien!"

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading From the depths of an easy-chair in her sitting-room at the Ritz Hotel she held out both her hands, and in her eyes was that peculiar strained look which Julien had only been privileged to observe once or twice in his life.

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading From the depths of an easy-chair in her sitting-room at the Ritz Hotel she held out both her hands, and in her eyes was that peculiar strained look which Julien had only been privileged to observe once or twice in his life.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading LADY ANNE DECLINES "My dear Julien!"

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From this reading From the depths of an easy-chair in her sitting-room at the Ritz Hotel she held out both her hands, and in her eyes was that peculiar strained look which Julien had only been privileged to observe once or twice in his life.

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From this reading Julien at once perceived, therefore, that this was an occasion.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading From the depths of an easy-chair in her sitting-room at the Ritz Hotel she held out both her hands, and in her eyes was that peculiar strained look which Julien had only been privileged to observe once or twice in his life.

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From this reading From the depths of an easy-chair in her sitting-room at the Ritz Hotel she held out both her hands, and in her eyes was that peculiar strained look which Julien had only been privileged to observe once or twice in his life.

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From this reading From the depths of an easy-chair in her sitting-room at the Ritz Hotel she held out both her hands, and in her eyes was that peculiar strained look which Julien had only been privileged to observe once or twice in his life.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading From the depths of an easy-chair in her sitting-room at the Ritz Hotel she held out both her hands, and in her eyes was that peculiar strained look which Julien had only been privileged to observe once or twice in his life.

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From this reading From the depths of an easy-chair in her sitting-room at the Ritz Hotel she held out both her hands, and in her eyes was that peculiar strained look which Julien had only been privileged to observe once or twice in his life.

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From this reading From the depths of an easy-chair in her sitting-room at the Ritz Hotel she held out both her hands, and in her eyes was that peculiar strained look which Julien had only been privileged to observe once or twice in his life.

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From this reading Julien at once perceived, therefore, that this was an occasion.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading From the depths of an easy-chair in her sitting-room at the Ritz Hotel she held out both her hands, and in her eyes was that peculiar strained look which Julien had only been privileged to observe once or twice in his life.

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From this reading It indicated, or rather it was the Duchess's substitute for, emotion.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading From the depths of an easy-chair in her sitting-room at the Ritz Hotel she held out both her hands, and in her eyes was that peculiar strained look which Julien had only been privileged to observe once or twice in his life.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading From the depths of an easy-chair in her sitting-room at the Ritz Hotel she held out both her hands, and in her eyes was that peculiar strained look which Julien had only been privileged to observe once or twice in his life.

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From this reading From the depths of an easy-chair in her sitting-room at the Ritz Hotel she held out both her hands, and in her eyes was that peculiar strained look which Julien had only been privileged to observe once or twice in his life.

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From this reading From the depths of an easy-chair in her sitting-room at the Ritz Hotel she held out both her hands, and in her eyes was that peculiar strained look which Julien had only been privileged to observe once or twice in his life.

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From this reading It indicated, or rather it was the Duchess's substitute for, emotion.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading From the depths of an easy-chair in her sitting-room at the Ritz Hotel she held out both her hands, and in her eyes was that peculiar strained look which Julien had only been privileged to observe once or twice in his life.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading The Duchess was very impressive indeed.

for that reason; as a result

From this reading Julien at once perceived, therefore, that this was an occasion.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading Julien at once perceived, therefore, that this was an occasion.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading From the depths of an easy-chair in her sitting-room at the Ritz Hotel she held out both her hands, and in her eyes was that peculiar strained look which Julien had only been privileged to observe once or twice in his life.

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From this reading From the depths of an easy-chair in her sitting-room at the Ritz Hotel she held out both her hands, and in her eyes was that peculiar strained look which Julien had only been privileged to observe once or twice in his life.

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From this reading The Duchess was very impressive indeed.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading The Duchess was very impressive indeed.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading From the depths of an easy-chair in her sitting-room at the Ritz Hotel she held out both her hands, and in her eyes was that peculiar strained look which Julien had only been privileged to observe once or twice in his life.