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On the way across the brown fields, Benthall, deep in conversation with Marston, was somewhat ahead, and Dudley walked at the colonel's side, a smart, well-set-up figure in his drab shooting-clothes. He was hesitating whether to broach a subject that was puzzling him. Presently, however, unable longer to conceal his curiosity, he turned suddenly to his companion, saying: "You were speaking of Fernhurst at breakfast. Let's see, hasn't Lady Meldrum a daughter?"
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from one side of something to the other
From this reading “On the way across the brown fields, Benthall, deep in conversation with Marston, was somewhat ahead, and Dudley walked at the colonel's side, a smart, well-set-up figure in his drab shooting-clothes.”
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading “Presently, however, unable longer to conceal his curiosity, he turned suddenly to his companion, saying:”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “Presently, however, unable longer to conceal his curiosity, he turned suddenly to his companion, saying:”
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading “He was hesitating whether to broach a subject that was puzzling 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 On the way across the brown fields, Benthall, deep in conversation with Marston, was somewhat ahead, and Dudley walked at the colonel's side, a smart, well-set-up figure in his drab shooting-clothes.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading On the way across the brown fields, Benthall, deep in conversation with Marston, was somewhat ahead, and Dudley walked at the colonel's side, a smart, well-set-up figure in his drab shooting-clothes.
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From this reading On the way across the brown fields, Benthall, deep in conversation with Marston, was somewhat ahead, and Dudley walked at the colonel's side, a smart, well-set-up figure in his drab shooting-clothes.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading On the way across the brown fields, Benthall, deep in conversation with Marston, was somewhat ahead, and Dudley walked at the colonel's side, a smart, well-set-up figure in his drab shooting-clothes.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading On the way across the brown fields, Benthall, deep in conversation with Marston, was somewhat ahead, and Dudley walked at the colonel's side, a smart, well-set-up figure in his drab shooting-clothes.
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From this reading On the way across the brown fields, Benthall, deep in conversation with Marston, was somewhat ahead, and Dudley walked at the colonel's side, a smart, well-set-up figure in his drab shooting-clothes.
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From this reading "You were speaking of Fernhurst at breakfast.
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From this reading He was hesitating whether to broach a subject that was puzzling him.
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From this reading On the way across the brown fields, Benthall, deep in conversation with Marston, was somewhat ahead, and Dudley walked at the colonel's side, a smart, well-set-up figure in his drab shooting-clothes.
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From this reading On the way across the brown fields, Benthall, deep in conversation with Marston, was somewhat ahead, and Dudley walked at the colonel's side, a smart, well-set-up figure in his drab shooting-clothes.
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From this reading Presently, however, unable longer to conceal his curiosity, he turned suddenly to his companion, saying:
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From this reading Presently, however, unable longer to conceal his curiosity, he turned suddenly to his companion, saying:
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From this reading On the way across the brown fields, Benthall, deep in conversation with Marston, was somewhat ahead, and Dudley walked at the colonel's side, a smart, well-set-up figure in his drab shooting-clothes.
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From this reading Presently, however, unable longer to conceal his curiosity, he turned suddenly to his companion, saying:
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Let's see, hasn't Lady Meldrum a daughter?"
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From this reading On the way across the brown fields, Benthall, deep in conversation with Marston, was somewhat ahead, and Dudley walked at the colonel's side, a smart, well-set-up figure in his drab shooting-clothes.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading On the way across the brown fields, Benthall, deep in conversation with Marston, was somewhat ahead, and Dudley walked at the colonel's side, a smart, well-set-up figure in his drab shooting-clothes.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading On the way across the brown fields, Benthall, deep in conversation with Marston, was somewhat ahead, and Dudley walked at the colonel's side, a smart, well-set-up figure in his drab shooting-clothes.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "You were speaking of Fernhurst at breakfast.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading On the way across the brown fields, Benthall, deep in conversation with Marston, was somewhat ahead, and Dudley walked at the colonel's side, a smart, well-set-up figure in his drab shooting-clothes.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading On the way across the brown fields, Benthall, deep in conversation with Marston, was somewhat ahead, and Dudley walked at the colonel's side, a smart, well-set-up figure in his drab shooting-clothes.
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From this reading Let's see, hasn't Lady Meldrum a daughter?"
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was hesitating whether to broach a subject that was puzzling him.
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From this reading He was hesitating whether to broach a subject that was puzzling him.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He was hesitating whether to broach a subject that was puzzling him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading On the way across the brown fields, Benthall, deep in conversation with Marston, was somewhat ahead, and Dudley walked at the colonel's side, a smart, well-set-up figure in his drab shooting-clothes.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading Presently, however, unable longer to conceal his curiosity, he turned suddenly to his companion, saying:
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading On the way across the brown fields, Benthall, deep in conversation with Marston, was somewhat ahead, and Dudley walked at the colonel's side, a smart, well-set-up figure in his drab shooting-clothes.
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From this reading Let's see, hasn't Lady Meldrum a daughter?"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Let's see, hasn't Lady Meldrum a daughter?"
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From this reading Presently, however, unable longer to conceal his curiosity, he turned suddenly to his companion, saying:
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading On the way across the brown fields, Benthall, deep in conversation with Marston, was somewhat ahead, and Dudley walked at the colonel's side, a smart, well-set-up figure in his drab shooting-clothes.
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From this reading Let's see, hasn't Lady Meldrum a daughter?"
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "You were speaking of Fernhurst at breakfast.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On the way across the brown fields, Benthall, deep in conversation with Marston, was somewhat ahead, and Dudley walked at the colonel's side, a smart, well-set-up figure in his drab shooting-clothes.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Presently, however, unable longer to conceal his curiosity, he turned suddenly to his companion, saying:
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He was hesitating whether to broach a subject that was puzzling him.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Presently, however, unable longer to conceal his curiosity, he turned suddenly to his companion, saying:
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Let's see, hasn't Lady Meldrum a daughter?"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading On the way across the brown fields, Benthall, deep in conversation with Marston, was somewhat ahead, and Dudley walked at the colonel's side, a smart, well-set-up figure in his drab shooting-clothes.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading On the way across the brown fields, Benthall, deep in conversation with Marston, was somewhat ahead, and Dudley walked at the colonel's side, a smart, well-set-up figure in his drab shooting-clothes.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading On the way across the brown fields, Benthall, deep in conversation with Marston, was somewhat ahead, and Dudley walked at the colonel's side, a smart, well-set-up figure in his drab shooting-clothes.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading On the way across the brown fields, Benthall, deep in conversation with Marston, was somewhat ahead, and Dudley walked at the colonel's side, a smart, well-set-up figure in his drab shooting-clothes.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "You were speaking of Fernhurst at breakfast.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He was hesitating whether to broach a subject that was puzzling him.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading Presently, however, unable longer to conceal his curiosity, he turned suddenly to his companion, saying:
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He was hesitating whether to broach a subject that was puzzling him.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading On the way across the brown fields, Benthall, deep in conversation with Marston, was somewhat ahead, and Dudley walked at the colonel's side, a smart, well-set-up figure in his drab shooting-clothes.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He was hesitating whether to broach a subject that was puzzling him.
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From this reading Presently, however, unable longer to conceal his curiosity, he turned suddenly to his companion, saying:
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Presently, however, unable longer to conceal his curiosity, he turned suddenly to his companion, saying:
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading On the way across the brown fields, Benthall, deep in conversation with Marston, was somewhat ahead, and Dudley walked at the colonel's side, a smart, well-set-up figure in his drab shooting-clothes.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading On the way across the brown fields, Benthall, deep in conversation with Marston, was somewhat ahead, and Dudley walked at the colonel's side, a smart, well-set-up figure in his drab shooting-clothes.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading On the way across the brown fields, Benthall, deep in conversation with Marston, was somewhat ahead, and Dudley walked at the colonel's side, a smart, well-set-up figure in his drab shooting-clothes.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading On the way across the brown fields, Benthall, deep in conversation with Marston, was somewhat ahead, and Dudley walked at the colonel's side, a smart, well-set-up figure in his drab shooting-clothes.
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "You were speaking of Fernhurst at breakfast.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading He was hesitating whether to broach a subject that was puzzling him.
in the company of; together with
From this reading On the way across the brown fields, Benthall, deep in conversation with Marston, was somewhat ahead, and Dudley walked at the colonel's side, a smart, well-set-up figure in his drab shooting-clothes.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "You were speaking of Fernhurst at breakfast.
