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Chapter V
SWITHIN ST. CLEEVE.' Not another word in the letter about his errand; his mind ran on nothing but this astronomical subject. He had succeeded in his mission, and yet he did not even say yes or no to the great question,--whether or not her husband was masquerading in London at the address she had given. 'Was ever anything so provoking!' she cried.
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on the subject of; concerning
From this reading “Not another word in the letter about his errand; his mind ran on nothing but this astronomical subject.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “Not another word in the letter about his errand; his mind ran on nothing but this astronomical subject.”
any thing at all
From this reading “'Was ever anything so provoking!' she cried.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “'Was ever anything so provoking!' she cried.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “He had succeeded in his mission, and yet he did not even say yes or no to the great question,--whether or not her husband was masquerading in London at the address she had given.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “'Was ever anything so provoking!' she cried.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “He had succeeded in his mission, and yet he did not even say yes or no to the great question,--whether or not her husband was masquerading in London at the address she had given.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Not another word in the letter about his errand; his mind ran on nothing but this astronomical subject.”
not one thing; not anything
From this reading “Not another word in the letter about his errand; his mind ran on nothing but this astronomical subject.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “He had succeeded in his mission, and yet he did not even say yes or no to the great question,--whether or not her husband was masquerading in London at the address she had given.”
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading “He had succeeded in his mission, and yet he did not even say yes or no to the great question,--whether or not her husband was masquerading in London at the address she had given.”
but in spite of that
From this reading “He had succeeded in his mission, and yet he did not even say yes or no to the great question,--whether or not her husband was masquerading in London at the address she had given.”
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on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Not another word in the letter about his errand; his mind ran on nothing but this astronomical subject.
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From this reading He had succeeded in his mission, and yet he did not even say yes or no to the great question,--whether or not her husband was masquerading in London at the address she had given.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He had succeeded in his mission, and yet he did not even say yes or no to the great question,--whether or not her husband was masquerading in London at the address she had given.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading Not another word in the letter about his errand; his mind ran on nothing but this astronomical subject.
any thing at all
From this reading 'Was ever anything so provoking!' she cried.
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From this reading Not another word in the letter about his errand; his mind ran on nothing but this astronomical subject.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He had succeeded in his mission, and yet he did not even say yes or no to the great question,--whether or not her husband was masquerading in London at the address she had given.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Not another word in the letter about his errand; his mind ran on nothing but this astronomical subject.
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From this reading CLEEVE.'
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading 'Was ever anything so provoking!' she cried.
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading He had succeeded in his mission, and yet he did not even say yes or no to the great question,--whether or not her husband was masquerading in London at the address she had given.
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From this reading Not another word in the letter about his errand; his mind ran on nothing but this astronomical subject.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading He had succeeded in his mission, and yet he did not even say yes or no to the great question,--whether or not her husband was masquerading in London at the address she had given.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading 'Was ever anything so provoking!' she cried.
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From this reading He had succeeded in his mission, and yet he did not even say yes or no to the great question,--whether or not her husband was masquerading in London at the address she had given.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading He had succeeded in his mission, and yet he did not even say yes or no to the great question,--whether or not her husband was masquerading in London at the address she had given.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had succeeded in his mission, and yet he did not even say yes or no to the great question,--whether or not her husband was masquerading in London at the address she had given.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had succeeded in his mission, and yet he did not even say yes or no to the great question,--whether or not her husband was masquerading in London at the address she had given.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading He had succeeded in his mission, and yet he did not even say yes or no to the great question,--whether or not her husband was masquerading in London at the address she had given.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Not another word in the letter about his errand; his mind ran on nothing but this astronomical subject.
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From this reading He had succeeded in his mission, and yet he did not even say yes or no to the great question,--whether or not her husband was masquerading in London at the address she had given.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Not another word in the letter about his errand; his mind ran on nothing but this astronomical subject.
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From this reading Not another word in the letter about his errand; his mind ran on nothing but this astronomical subject.
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From this reading He had succeeded in his mission, and yet he did not even say yes or no to the great question,--whether or not her husband was masquerading in London at the address she had given.
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From this reading He had succeeded in his mission, and yet he did not even say yes or no to the great question,--whether or not her husband was masquerading in London at the address she had given.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Not another word in the letter about his errand; his mind ran on nothing but this astronomical subject.
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From this reading He had succeeded in his mission, and yet he did not even say yes or no to the great question,--whether or not her husband was masquerading in London at the address she had given.
not any; not one
From this reading He had succeeded in his mission, and yet he did not even say yes or no to the great question,--whether or not her husband was masquerading in London at the address she had given.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Not another word in the letter about his errand; his mind ran on nothing but this astronomical subject.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Not another word in the letter about his errand; his mind ran on nothing but this astronomical subject.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Not another word in the letter about his errand; his mind ran on nothing but this astronomical subject.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading He had succeeded in his mission, and yet he did not even say yes or no to the great question,--whether or not her husband was masquerading in London at the address she had given.
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From this reading 'Was ever anything so provoking!' she cried.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading He had succeeded in his mission, and yet he did not even say yes or no to the great question,--whether or not her husband was masquerading in London at the address she had given.
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From this reading Not another word in the letter about his errand; his mind ran on nothing but this astronomical subject.
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From this reading He had succeeded in his mission, and yet he did not even say yes or no to the great question,--whether or not her husband was masquerading in London at the address she had given.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had succeeded in his mission, and yet he did not even say yes or no to the great question,--whether or not her husband was masquerading in London at the address she had given.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading 'Was ever anything so provoking!' she cried.
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From this reading SWITHIN ST.
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From this reading Not another word in the letter about his errand; his mind ran on nothing but this astronomical subject.
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From this reading He had succeeded in his mission, and yet he did not even say yes or no to the great question,--whether or not her husband was masquerading in London at the address she had given.
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From this reading SWITHIN ST.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Not another word in the letter about his errand; his mind ran on nothing but this astronomical subject.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Not another word in the letter about his errand; his mind ran on nothing but this astronomical subject.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He had succeeded in his mission, and yet he did not even say yes or no to the great question,--whether or not her husband was masquerading in London at the address she had given.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He had succeeded in his mission, and yet he did not even say yes or no to the great question,--whether or not her husband was masquerading in London at the address she had given.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading He had succeeded in his mission, and yet he did not even say yes or no to the great question,--whether or not her husband was masquerading in London at the address she had given.
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From this reading Not another word in the letter about his errand; his mind ran on nothing but this astronomical subject.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He had succeeded in his mission, and yet he did not even say yes or no to the great question,--whether or not her husband was masquerading in London at the address she had given.
but in spite of that
From this reading He had succeeded in his mission, and yet he did not even say yes or no to the great question,--whether or not her husband was masquerading in London at the address she had given.
