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Chapter X
A LOVE THAT DOES NOT RUN SMOOTHLY. The gentleman who was approaching the two girls was a quietly-dressed man of about thirty-two, but he looked somewhat older. He was tall and broad-shouldered. His clean-shaved face was massive in its make, and indicative of power. His expression was grave, and women would have put him down as plain were it not for his eyes, clear thoughtful brown eyes, with a noble look in them that inspired confidence and respect.
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on the subject of; concerning
From this reading “The gentleman who was approaching the two girls was a quietly-dressed man of about thirty-two, but he looked somewhat older.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “His expression was grave, and women would have put him down as plain were it not for his eyes, clear thoughtful brown eyes, with a noble look in them that inspired confidence and respect.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “The gentleman who was approaching the two girls was a quietly-dressed man of about thirty-two, but he looked somewhat older.”
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “His expression was grave, and women would have put him down as plain were it not for his eyes, clear thoughtful brown eyes, with a noble look in them that inspired confidence and respect.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “His expression was grave, and women would have put him down as plain were it not for his eyes, clear thoughtful brown eyes, with a noble look in them that inspired confidence and respect.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “The gentleman who was approaching the two girls was a quietly-dressed man of about thirty-two, but he looked somewhat older.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “His clean-shaved face was massive in its make, and indicative of power.”
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading “His expression was grave, and women would have put him down as plain were it not for his eyes, clear thoughtful brown eyes, with a noble look in them that inspired confidence and respect.”
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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 A LOVE THAT DOES NOT RUN SMOOTHLY.
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading The gentleman who was approaching the two girls was a quietly-dressed man of about thirty-two, but he looked somewhat older.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He was tall and broad-shouldered.
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From this reading The gentleman who was approaching the two girls was a quietly-dressed man of about thirty-two, but he looked somewhat older.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading His expression was grave, and women would have put him down as plain were it not for his eyes, clear thoughtful brown eyes, with a noble look in them that inspired confidence and respect.
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From this reading He was tall and broad-shouldered.
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From this reading His expression was grave, and women would have put him down as plain were it not for his eyes, clear thoughtful brown eyes, with a noble look in them that inspired confidence and respect.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The gentleman who was approaching the two girls was a quietly-dressed man of about thirty-two, but he looked somewhat older.
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From this reading His clean-shaved face was massive in its make, and indicative of power.
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From this reading His expression was grave, and women would have put him down as plain were it not for his eyes, clear thoughtful brown eyes, with a noble look in them that inspired confidence and respect.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading His expression was grave, and women would have put him down as plain were it not for his eyes, clear thoughtful brown eyes, with a noble look in them that inspired confidence and respect.
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A LOVE THAT DOES NOT RUN SMOOTHLY.
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From this reading His expression was grave, and women would have put him down as plain were it not for his eyes, clear thoughtful brown eyes, with a noble look in them that inspired confidence and respect.
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From this reading His expression was grave, and women would have put him down as plain were it not for his eyes, clear thoughtful brown eyes, with a noble look in them that inspired confidence and respect.
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From this reading His expression was grave, and women would have put him down as plain were it not for his eyes, clear thoughtful brown eyes, with a noble look in them that inspired confidence and respect.
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From this reading His clean-shaved face was massive in its make, and indicative of power.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading His expression was grave, and women would have put him down as plain were it not for his eyes, clear thoughtful brown eyes, with a noble look in them that inspired confidence and respect.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading The gentleman who was approaching the two girls was a quietly-dressed man of about thirty-two, but he looked somewhat older.
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From this reading The gentleman who was approaching the two girls was a quietly-dressed man of about thirty-two, but he looked somewhat older.
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From this reading His expression was grave, and women would have put him down as plain were it not for his eyes, clear thoughtful brown eyes, with a noble look in them that inspired confidence and respect.
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading His expression was grave, and women would have put him down as plain were it not for his eyes, clear thoughtful brown eyes, with a noble look in them that inspired confidence and respect.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The gentleman who was approaching the two girls was a quietly-dressed man of about thirty-two, but he looked somewhat older.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading His expression was grave, and women would have put him down as plain were it not for his eyes, clear thoughtful brown eyes, with a noble look in them that inspired confidence and respect.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His clean-shaved face was massive in its make, and indicative of power.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading His clean-shaved face was massive in its make, and indicative of power.
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From this reading His clean-shaved face was massive in its make, and indicative of power.
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From this reading His expression was grave, and women would have put him down as plain were it not for his eyes, clear thoughtful brown eyes, with a noble look in them that inspired confidence and respect.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading His expression was grave, and women would have put him down as plain were it not for his eyes, clear thoughtful brown eyes, with a noble look in them that inspired confidence and respect.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading His clean-shaved face was massive in its make, and indicative of power.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading His expression was grave, and women would have put him down as plain were it not for his eyes, clear thoughtful brown eyes, with a noble look in them that inspired confidence and respect.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading The gentleman who was approaching the two girls was a quietly-dressed man of about thirty-two, but he looked somewhat older.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A LOVE THAT DOES NOT RUN SMOOTHLY.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading His clean-shaved face was massive in its make, and indicative of power.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The gentleman who was approaching the two girls was a quietly-dressed man of about thirty-two, but he looked somewhat older.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading His clean-shaved face was massive in its make, and indicative of power.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading His expression was grave, and women would have put him down as plain were it not for his eyes, clear thoughtful brown eyes, with a noble look in them that inspired confidence and respect.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading A LOVE THAT DOES NOT RUN SMOOTHLY.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The gentleman who was approaching the two girls was a quietly-dressed man of about thirty-two, but he looked somewhat older.
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From this reading The gentleman who was approaching the two girls was a quietly-dressed man of about thirty-two, but he looked somewhat older.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading His expression was grave, and women would have put him down as plain were it not for his eyes, clear thoughtful brown eyes, with a noble look in them that inspired confidence and respect.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading His clean-shaved face was massive in its make, and indicative of power.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading His expression was grave, and women would have put him down as plain were it not for his eyes, clear thoughtful brown eyes, with a noble look in them that inspired confidence and respect.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The gentleman who was approaching the two girls was a quietly-dressed man of about thirty-two, but he looked somewhat older.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading His expression was grave, and women would have put him down as plain were it not for his eyes, clear thoughtful brown eyes, with a noble look in them that inspired confidence and respect.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A LOVE THAT DOES NOT RUN SMOOTHLY.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A LOVE THAT DOES NOT RUN SMOOTHLY.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The gentleman who was approaching the two girls was a quietly-dressed man of about thirty-two, but he looked somewhat older.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He was tall and broad-shouldered.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A LOVE THAT DOES NOT RUN SMOOTHLY.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The gentleman who was approaching the two girls was a quietly-dressed man of about thirty-two, but he looked somewhat older.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading His expression was grave, and women would have put him down as plain were it not for his eyes, clear thoughtful brown eyes, with a noble look in them that inspired confidence and respect.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The gentleman who was approaching the two girls was a quietly-dressed man of about thirty-two, but he looked somewhat older.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading His expression was grave, and women would have put him down as plain were it not for his eyes, clear thoughtful brown eyes, with a noble look in them that inspired confidence and respect.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The gentleman who was approaching the two girls was a quietly-dressed man of about thirty-two, but he looked somewhat older.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The gentleman who was approaching the two girls was a quietly-dressed man of about thirty-two, but he looked somewhat older.
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading His expression was grave, and women would have put him down as plain were it not for his eyes, clear thoughtful brown eyes, with a noble look in them that inspired confidence and respect.
which person or people
From this reading The gentleman who was approaching the two girls was a quietly-dressed man of about thirty-two, but he looked somewhat older.
in the company of; together with
From this reading His expression was grave, and women would have put him down as plain were it not for his eyes, clear thoughtful brown eyes, with a noble look in them that inspired confidence and respect.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading His expression was grave, and women would have put him down as plain were it not for his eyes, clear thoughtful brown eyes, with a noble look in them that inspired confidence and respect.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading His expression was grave, and women would have put him down as plain were it not for his eyes, clear thoughtful brown eyes, with a noble look in them that inspired confidence and respect.
