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Chapter XIII
Tavernake hesitated for a moment under the portico of the Milan Court, looking out at the rain which had suddenly commenced to descend. He scarcely noticed that he had a companion until the man who was standing by his side addressed him. “Say, your name is Tavernake, isn't it?” Tavernake, who had been on the point of striding away, turned sharply around. The man who had spoken to him was wearing morning clothes of dark gray tweed and a soft Homburg hat.
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surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading “Tavernake, who had been on the point of striding away, turned sharply around.”
the past participle of “be”
From this reading “Tavernake, who had been on the point of striding away, turned sharply around.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “The man who had spoken to him was wearing morning clothes of dark gray tweed and a soft Homburg hat.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading ““Say, your name is Tavernake, isn't it?””
the main matter or purpose being discussed
From this reading “Tavernake, who had been on the point of striding away, turned sharply around.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “Tavernake, who had been on the point of striding away, turned sharply around.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “He scarcely noticed that he had a companion until the man who was standing by his side addressed him.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “Tavernake hesitated for a moment under the portico of the Milan Court, looking out at the rain which had suddenly commenced to descend.”
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading “Tavernake hesitated for a moment under the portico of the Milan Court, looking out at the rain which had suddenly commenced to descend.”
up to a particular time
From this reading “He scarcely noticed that he had a companion until the man who was standing by his side addressed him.”
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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 Tavernake hesitated for a moment under the portico of the Milan Court, looking out at the rain which had suddenly commenced to descend.
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From this reading He scarcely noticed that he had a companion until the man who was standing by his side addressed him.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The man who had spoken to him was wearing morning clothes of dark gray tweed and a soft Homburg hat.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading Tavernake, who had been on the point of striding away, turned sharply around.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Tavernake hesitated for a moment under the portico of the Milan Court, looking out at the rain which had suddenly commenced to descend.
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From this reading Tavernake, who had been on the point of striding away, turned sharply around.
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Tavernake, who had been on the point of striding away, turned sharply around.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He scarcely noticed that he had a companion until the man who was standing by his side addressed him.
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From this reading The man who had spoken to him was wearing morning clothes of dark gray tweed and a soft Homburg hat.
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From this reading Tavernake hesitated for a moment under the portico of the Milan Court, looking out at the rain which had suddenly commenced to descend.
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From this reading He scarcely noticed that he had a companion until the man who was standing by his side addressed him.
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From this reading Tavernake hesitated for a moment under the portico of the Milan Court, looking out at the rain which had suddenly commenced to descend.
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From this reading The man who had spoken to him was wearing morning clothes of dark gray tweed and a soft Homburg hat.
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From this reading Tavernake hesitated for a moment under the portico of the Milan Court, looking out at the rain which had suddenly commenced to descend.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Tavernake hesitated for a moment under the portico of the Milan Court, looking out at the rain which had suddenly commenced to descend.
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From this reading The man who had spoken to him was wearing morning clothes of dark gray tweed and a soft Homburg hat.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Tavernake hesitated for a moment under the portico of the Milan Court, looking out at the rain which had suddenly commenced to descend.
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From this reading The man who had spoken to him was wearing morning clothes of dark gray tweed and a soft Homburg hat.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He scarcely noticed that he had a companion until the man who was standing by his side addressed him.
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From this reading Tavernake hesitated for a moment under the portico of the Milan Court, looking out at the rain which had suddenly commenced to descend.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He scarcely noticed that he had a companion until the man who was standing by his side addressed him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He scarcely noticed that he had a companion until the man who was standing by his side addressed him.
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From this reading The man who had spoken to him was wearing morning clothes of dark gray tweed and a soft Homburg hat.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Say, your name is Tavernake, isn't it?”
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From this reading “Say, your name is Tavernake, isn't it?”
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “Say, your name is Tavernake, isn't it?”
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From this reading Tavernake hesitated for a moment under the portico of the Milan Court, looking out at the rain which had suddenly commenced to descend.
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From this reading He scarcely noticed that he had a companion until the man who was standing by his side addressed him.
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From this reading Tavernake hesitated for a moment under the portico of the Milan Court, looking out at the rain which had suddenly commenced to descend.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Tavernake hesitated for a moment under the portico of the Milan Court, looking out at the rain which had suddenly commenced to descend.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading The man who had spoken to him was wearing morning clothes of dark gray tweed and a soft Homburg hat.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Say, your name is Tavernake, isn't it?”
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From this reading He scarcely noticed that he had a companion until the man who was standing by his side addressed him.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Tavernake hesitated for a moment under the portico of the Milan Court, looking out at the rain which had suddenly commenced to descend.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Tavernake, who had been on the point of striding away, turned sharply around.
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From this reading Tavernake hesitated for a moment under the portico of the Milan Court, looking out at the rain which had suddenly commenced to descend.
the main matter or purpose being discussed
From this reading Tavernake, who had been on the point of striding away, turned sharply around.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Tavernake hesitated for a moment under the portico of the Milan Court, looking out at the rain which had suddenly commenced to descend.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Tavernake hesitated for a moment under the portico of the Milan Court, looking out at the rain which had suddenly commenced to descend.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Say, your name is Tavernake, isn't it?”
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He scarcely noticed that he had a companion until the man who was standing by his side addressed him.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading Tavernake, who had been on the point of striding away, turned sharply around.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He scarcely noticed that he had a companion until the man who was standing by his side addressed him.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The man who had spoken to him was wearing morning clothes of dark gray tweed and a soft Homburg hat.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The man who had spoken to him was wearing morning clothes of dark gray tweed and a soft Homburg hat.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading He scarcely noticed that he had a companion until the man who was standing by his side addressed him.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Tavernake, who had been on the point of striding away, turned sharply around.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading Tavernake hesitated for a moment under the portico of the Milan Court, looking out at the rain which had suddenly commenced to descend.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Tavernake hesitated for a moment under the portico of the Milan Court, looking out at the rain which had suddenly commenced to descend.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He scarcely noticed that he had a companion until the man who was standing by his side addressed him.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Tavernake hesitated for a moment under the portico of the Milan Court, looking out at the rain which had suddenly commenced to descend.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Tavernake hesitated for a moment under the portico of the Milan Court, looking out at the rain which had suddenly commenced to descend.
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From this reading Tavernake, who had been on the point of striding away, turned sharply around.
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From this reading The man who had spoken to him was wearing morning clothes of dark gray tweed and a soft Homburg hat.
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Tavernake hesitated for a moment under the portico of the Milan Court, looking out at the rain which had suddenly commenced to descend.
up to a particular time
From this reading He scarcely noticed that he had a companion until the man who was standing by his side addressed him.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He scarcely noticed that he had a companion until the man who was standing by his side addressed him.
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From this reading The man who had spoken to him was wearing morning clothes of dark gray tweed and a soft Homburg hat.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Tavernake hesitated for a moment under the portico of the Milan Court, looking out at the rain which had suddenly commenced to descend.
which person or people
From this reading He scarcely noticed that he had a companion until the man who was standing by his side addressed him.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Say, your name is Tavernake, isn't it?”
