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Chapter V
TWO STRANGE MEETINGS. "Mrs. Hugh Holker, at home, Saturday, May 29th, 3 to 6.30. Chetwood Court; tennis." Cyril Waring read it out with a little thrill of triumph. To be sure, it was by no means certain that Elma would be there; but still, Chetwood Court was well within range of Tilgate town, and Montague Nevitt felt convinced, he said, the Holkers were friends of the Cliffords and the Kelmscotts.
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an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Cyril Waring read it out with a little thrill of triumph.”
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading “"Mrs. Hugh Holker, at home, Saturday, May 29th, 3 to 6.30.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “To be sure, it was by no means certain that Elma would be there; but still, Chetwood Court was well within range of Tilgate town, and Montague Nevitt felt convinced, he said, the Holkers were friends of the Cliffords and the Kelmscotts.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “To be sure, it was by no means certain that Elma would be there; but still, Chetwood Court was well within range of Tilgate town, and Montague Nevitt felt convinced, he said, the Holkers were friends of the Cliffords and the Kelmscotts.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “To be sure, it was by no means certain that Elma would be there; but still, Chetwood Court was well within range of Tilgate town, and Montague Nevitt felt convinced, he said, the Holkers were friends of the Cliffords and the Kelmscotts.”
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading “To be sure, it was by no means certain that Elma would be there; but still, Chetwood Court was well within range of Tilgate town, and Montague Nevitt felt convinced, he said, the Holkers were friends of the Cliffords and the Kelmscotts.”
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading “To be sure, it was by no means certain that Elma would be there; but still, Chetwood Court was well within range of Tilgate town, and Montague Nevitt felt convinced, he said, the Holkers were friends of the Cliffords and the Kelmscotts.”
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From this reading "Mrs. Hugh Holker, at home, Saturday, May 29th, 3 to 6.30.
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From this reading "Mrs. Hugh Holker, at home, Saturday, May 29th, 3 to 6.30.
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From this reading "Mrs. Hugh Holker, at home, Saturday, May 29th, 3 to 6.30.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Cyril Waring read it out with a little thrill of triumph.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading To be sure, it was by no means certain that Elma would be there; but still, Chetwood Court was well within range of Tilgate town, and Montague Nevitt felt convinced, he said, the Holkers were friends of the Cliffords and the Kelmscotts.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "Mrs. Hugh Holker, at home, Saturday, May 29th, 3 to 6.30.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading To be sure, it was by no means certain that Elma would be there; but still, Chetwood Court was well within range of Tilgate town, and Montague Nevitt felt convinced, he said, the Holkers were friends of the Cliffords and the Kelmscotts.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading To be sure, it was by no means certain that Elma would be there; but still, Chetwood Court was well within range of Tilgate town, and Montague Nevitt felt convinced, he said, the Holkers were friends of the Cliffords and the Kelmscotts.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading To be sure, it was by no means certain that Elma would be there; but still, Chetwood Court was well within range of Tilgate town, and Montague Nevitt felt convinced, he said, the Holkers were friends of the Cliffords and the Kelmscotts.
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From this reading To be sure, it was by no means certain that Elma would be there; but still, Chetwood Court was well within range of Tilgate town, and Montague Nevitt felt convinced, he said, the Holkers were friends of the Cliffords and the Kelmscotts.
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From this reading Chetwood Court; tennis."
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From this reading To be sure, it was by no means certain that Elma would be there; but still, Chetwood Court was well within range of Tilgate town, and Montague Nevitt felt convinced, he said, the Holkers were friends of the Cliffords and the Kelmscotts.
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From this reading To be sure, it was by no means certain that Elma would be there; but still, Chetwood Court was well within range of Tilgate town, and Montague Nevitt felt convinced, he said, the Holkers were friends of the Cliffords and the Kelmscotts.
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From this reading Chetwood Court; tennis."
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From this reading Cyril Waring read it out with a little thrill of triumph.
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From this reading To be sure, it was by no means certain that Elma would be there; but still, Chetwood Court was well within range of Tilgate town, and Montague Nevitt felt convinced, he said, the Holkers were friends of the Cliffords and the Kelmscotts.
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From this reading To be sure, it was by no means certain that Elma would be there; but still, Chetwood Court was well within range of Tilgate town, and Montague Nevitt felt convinced, he said, the Holkers were friends of the Cliffords and the Kelmscotts.
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From this reading To be sure, it was by no means certain that Elma would be there; but still, Chetwood Court was well within range of Tilgate town, and Montague Nevitt felt convinced, he said, the Holkers were friends of the Cliffords and the Kelmscotts.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading To be sure, it was by no means certain that Elma would be there; but still, Chetwood Court was well within range of Tilgate town, and Montague Nevitt felt convinced, he said, the Holkers were friends of the Cliffords and the Kelmscotts.
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From this reading "Mrs. Hugh Holker, at home, Saturday, May 29th, 3 to 6.30.
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From this reading To be sure, it was by no means certain that Elma would be there; but still, Chetwood Court was well within range of Tilgate town, and Montague Nevitt felt convinced, he said, the Holkers were friends of the Cliffords and the Kelmscotts.
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From this reading "Mrs. Hugh Holker, at home, Saturday, May 29th, 3 to 6.30.
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From this reading "Mrs. Hugh Holker, at home, Saturday, May 29th, 3 to 6.30.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Cyril Waring read it out with a little thrill of triumph.
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From this reading To be sure, it was by no means certain that Elma would be there; but still, Chetwood Court was well within range of Tilgate town, and Montague Nevitt felt convinced, he said, the Holkers were friends of the Cliffords and the Kelmscotts.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Cyril Waring read it out with a little thrill of triumph.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading "Mrs. Hugh Holker, at home, Saturday, May 29th, 3 to 6.30.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading To be sure, it was by no means certain that Elma would be there; but still, Chetwood Court was well within range of Tilgate town, and Montague Nevitt felt convinced, he said, the Holkers were friends of the Cliffords and the Kelmscotts.
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From this reading TWO STRANGE MEETINGS.
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From this reading To be sure, it was by no means certain that Elma would be there; but still, Chetwood Court was well within range of Tilgate town, and Montague Nevitt felt convinced, he said, the Holkers were friends of the Cliffords and the Kelmscotts.
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From this reading "Mrs. Hugh Holker, at home, Saturday, May 29th, 3 to 6.30.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading To be sure, it was by no means certain that Elma would be there; but still, Chetwood Court was well within range of Tilgate town, and Montague Nevitt felt convinced, he said, the Holkers were friends of the Cliffords and the Kelmscotts.
not any; not one
From this reading To be sure, it was by no means certain that Elma would be there; but still, Chetwood Court was well within range of Tilgate town, and Montague Nevitt felt convinced, he said, the Holkers were friends of the Cliffords and the Kelmscotts.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Cyril Waring read it out with a little thrill of triumph.
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From this reading Cyril Waring read it out with a little thrill of triumph.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading To be sure, it was by no means certain that Elma would be there; but still, Chetwood Court was well within range of Tilgate town, and Montague Nevitt felt convinced, he said, the Holkers were friends of the Cliffords and the Kelmscotts.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Cyril Waring read it out with a little thrill of triumph.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading To be sure, it was by no means certain that Elma would be there; but still, Chetwood Court was well within range of Tilgate town, and Montague Nevitt felt convinced, he said, the Holkers were friends of the Cliffords and the Kelmscotts.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Mrs. Hugh Holker, at home, Saturday, May 29th, 3 to 6.30.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading To be sure, it was by no means certain that Elma would be there; but still, Chetwood Court was well within range of Tilgate town, and Montague Nevitt felt convinced, he said, the Holkers were friends of the Cliffords and the Kelmscotts.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading TWO STRANGE MEETINGS.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading To be sure, it was by no means certain that Elma would be there; but still, Chetwood Court was well within range of Tilgate town, and Montague Nevitt felt convinced, he said, the Holkers were friends of the Cliffords and the Kelmscotts.
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From this reading Chetwood Court; tennis."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading To be sure, it was by no means certain that Elma would be there; but still, Chetwood Court was well within range of Tilgate town, and Montague Nevitt felt convinced, he said, the Holkers were friends of the Cliffords and the Kelmscotts.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading To be sure, it was by no means certain that Elma would be there; but still, Chetwood Court was well within range of Tilgate town, and Montague Nevitt felt convinced, he said, the Holkers were friends of the Cliffords and the Kelmscotts.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading To be sure, it was by no means certain that Elma would be there; but still, Chetwood Court was well within range of Tilgate town, and Montague Nevitt felt convinced, he said, the Holkers were friends of the Cliffords and the Kelmscotts.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Cyril Waring read it out with a little thrill of triumph.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading To be sure, it was by no means certain that Elma would be there; but still, Chetwood Court was well within range of Tilgate town, and Montague Nevitt felt convinced, he said, the Holkers were friends of the Cliffords and the Kelmscotts.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Mrs. Hugh Holker, at home, Saturday, May 29th, 3 to 6.30.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading To be sure, it was by no means certain that Elma would be there; but still, Chetwood Court was well within range of Tilgate town, and Montague Nevitt felt convinced, he said, the Holkers were friends of the Cliffords and the Kelmscotts.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Cyril Waring read it out with a little thrill of triumph.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading TWO STRANGE MEETINGS.
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From this reading Cyril Waring read it out with a little thrill of triumph.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading To be sure, it was by no means certain that Elma would be there; but still, Chetwood Court was well within range of Tilgate town, and Montague Nevitt felt convinced, he said, the Holkers were friends of the Cliffords and the Kelmscotts.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading To be sure, it was by no means certain that Elma would be there; but still, Chetwood Court was well within range of Tilgate town, and Montague Nevitt felt convinced, he said, the Holkers were friends of the Cliffords and the Kelmscotts.
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading To be sure, it was by no means certain that Elma would be there; but still, Chetwood Court was well within range of Tilgate town, and Montague Nevitt felt convinced, he said, the Holkers were friends of the Cliffords and the Kelmscotts.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Cyril Waring read it out with a little thrill of triumph.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading To be sure, it was by no means certain that Elma would be there; but still, Chetwood Court was well within range of Tilgate town, and Montague Nevitt felt convinced, he said, the Holkers were friends of the Cliffords and the Kelmscotts.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading To be sure, it was by no means certain that Elma would be there; but still, Chetwood Court was well within range of Tilgate town, and Montague Nevitt felt convinced, he said, the Holkers were friends of the Cliffords and the Kelmscotts.
