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Chapter XXXIII
When Hal and her cousin emerged from the office the following Wednesday evening, the first thing Hal saw was Sir Edwin’s motor, and Sir Edwin himself standing waiting for her. A disengaged taxi was just moving off, having deposited a fare, and instantly, without a word to Dick, she sprang into it. Dick gave a sharp glance round and followed her. “Tell him where to go,” she said. He directed the chauffeur, and then looked anxiously into her face.
Oxford-style entry order: headword, part of speech, US IPA, concise definition, contextual example, audio, and collocations from this reading.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “A disengaged taxi was just moving off, having deposited a fare, and instantly, without a word to Dick, she sprang into it.”
to do or succeed in a particular way
From this reading “A disengaged taxi was just moving off, having deposited a fare, and instantly, without a word to Dick, she sprang into it.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “When Hal and her cousin emerged from the office the following Wednesday evening, the first thing Hal saw was Sir Edwin’s motor, and Sir Edwin himself standing waiting for her.”
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading “A disengaged taxi was just moving off, having deposited a fare, and instantly, without a word to Dick, she sprang into it.”
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading “When Hal and her cousin emerged from the office the following Wednesday evening, the first thing Hal saw was Sir Edwin’s motor, and Sir Edwin himself standing waiting for her.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “He directed the chauffeur, and then looked anxiously into her face.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “When Hal and her cousin emerged from the office the following Wednesday evening, the first thing Hal saw was Sir Edwin’s motor, and Sir Edwin himself standing waiting for her.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading ““Tell him where to go,” she said.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “When Hal and her cousin emerged from the office the following Wednesday evening, the first thing Hal saw was Sir Edwin’s motor, and Sir Edwin himself standing waiting for her.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “When Hal and her cousin emerged from the office the following Wednesday evening, the first thing Hal saw was Sir Edwin’s motor, and Sir Edwin himself standing waiting for her.”
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading “A disengaged taxi was just moving off, having deposited a fare, and instantly, without a word to Dick, she sprang into it.”
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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 disengaged taxi was just moving off, having deposited a fare, and instantly, without a word to Dick, she sprang into it.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading When Hal and her cousin emerged from the office the following Wednesday evening, the first thing Hal saw was Sir Edwin’s motor, and Sir Edwin himself standing waiting for her.
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From this reading He directed the chauffeur, and then looked anxiously into her face.
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From this reading He directed the chauffeur, and then looked anxiously into her face.
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From this reading When Hal and her cousin emerged from the office the following Wednesday evening, the first thing Hal saw was Sir Edwin’s motor, and Sir Edwin himself standing waiting for her.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A disengaged taxi was just moving off, having deposited a fare, and instantly, without a word to Dick, she sprang into it.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A disengaged taxi was just moving off, having deposited a fare, and instantly, without a word to Dick, she sprang into it.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He directed the chauffeur, and then looked anxiously into her face.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A disengaged taxi was just moving off, having deposited a fare, and instantly, without a word to Dick, she sprang into it.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When Hal and her cousin emerged from the office the following Wednesday evening, the first thing Hal saw was Sir Edwin’s motor, and Sir Edwin himself standing waiting for her.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When Hal and her cousin emerged from the office the following Wednesday evening, the first thing Hal saw was Sir Edwin’s motor, and Sir Edwin himself standing waiting for her.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When Hal and her cousin emerged from the office the following Wednesday evening, the first thing Hal saw was Sir Edwin’s motor, and Sir Edwin himself standing waiting for her.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When Hal and her cousin emerged from the office the following Wednesday evening, the first thing Hal saw was Sir Edwin’s motor, and Sir Edwin himself standing waiting for her.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He directed the chauffeur, and then looked anxiously into her face.
to do or succeed in a particular way
From this reading A disengaged taxi was just moving off, having deposited a fare, and instantly, without a word to Dick, she sprang into it.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading When Hal and her cousin emerged from the office the following Wednesday evening, the first thing Hal saw was Sir Edwin’s motor, and Sir Edwin himself standing waiting for her.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Dick gave a sharp glance round and followed her.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When Hal and her cousin emerged from the office the following Wednesday evening, the first thing Hal saw was Sir Edwin’s motor, and Sir Edwin himself standing waiting for her.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading When Hal and her cousin emerged from the office the following Wednesday evening, the first thing Hal saw was Sir Edwin’s motor, and Sir Edwin himself standing waiting for her.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading When Hal and her cousin emerged from the office the following Wednesday evening, the first thing Hal saw was Sir Edwin’s motor, and Sir Edwin himself standing waiting for her.
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From this reading Dick gave a sharp glance round and followed her.
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From this reading Dick gave a sharp glance round and followed her.
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From this reading “Tell him where to go,” she said.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When Hal and her cousin emerged from the office the following Wednesday evening, the first thing Hal saw was Sir Edwin’s motor, and Sir Edwin himself standing waiting for her.
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading A disengaged taxi was just moving off, having deposited a fare, and instantly, without a word to Dick, she sprang into it.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He directed the chauffeur, and then looked anxiously into her face.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading When Hal and her cousin emerged from the office the following Wednesday evening, the first thing Hal saw was Sir Edwin’s motor, and Sir Edwin himself standing waiting for her.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “Tell him where to go,” she said.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading When Hal and her cousin emerged from the office the following Wednesday evening, the first thing Hal saw was Sir Edwin’s motor, and Sir Edwin himself standing waiting for her.
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From this reading A disengaged taxi was just moving off, having deposited a fare, and instantly, without a word to Dick, she sprang into it.
moving to the inside of something
From this reading A disengaged taxi was just moving off, having deposited a fare, and instantly, without a word to Dick, she sprang into it.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading A disengaged taxi was just moving off, having deposited a fare, and instantly, without a word to Dick, she sprang into it.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A disengaged taxi was just moving off, having deposited a fare, and instantly, without a word to Dick, she sprang into it.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading He directed the chauffeur, and then looked anxiously into her face.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When Hal and her cousin emerged from the office the following Wednesday evening, the first thing Hal saw was Sir Edwin’s motor, and Sir Edwin himself standing waiting for her.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A disengaged taxi was just moving off, having deposited a fare, and instantly, without a word to Dick, she sprang into it.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A disengaged taxi was just moving off, having deposited a fare, and instantly, without a word to Dick, she sprang into it.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When Hal and her cousin emerged from the office the following Wednesday evening, the first thing Hal saw was Sir Edwin’s motor, and Sir Edwin himself standing waiting for her.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Dick gave a sharp glance round and followed her.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Tell him where to go,” she said.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When Hal and her cousin emerged from the office the following Wednesday evening, the first thing Hal saw was Sir Edwin’s motor, and Sir Edwin himself standing waiting for her.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Dick gave a sharp glance round and followed her.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A disengaged taxi was just moving off, having deposited a fare, and instantly, without a word to Dick, she sprang into it.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When Hal and her cousin emerged from the office the following Wednesday evening, the first thing Hal saw was Sir Edwin’s motor, and Sir Edwin himself standing waiting for her.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A disengaged taxi was just moving off, having deposited a fare, and instantly, without a word to Dick, she sprang into it.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading When Hal and her cousin emerged from the office the following Wednesday evening, the first thing Hal saw was Sir Edwin’s motor, and Sir Edwin himself standing waiting for her.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A disengaged taxi was just moving off, having deposited a fare, and instantly, without a word to Dick, she sprang into it.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Tell him where to go,” she said.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading When Hal and her cousin emerged from the office the following Wednesday evening, the first thing Hal saw was Sir Edwin’s motor, and Sir Edwin himself standing waiting for her.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He directed the chauffeur, and then looked anxiously into her face.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading When Hal and her cousin emerged from the office the following Wednesday evening, the first thing Hal saw was Sir Edwin’s motor, and Sir Edwin himself standing waiting for her.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A disengaged taxi was just moving off, having deposited a fare, and instantly, without a word to Dick, she sprang into it.
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From this reading When Hal and her cousin emerged from the office the following Wednesday evening, the first thing Hal saw was Sir Edwin’s motor, and Sir Edwin himself standing waiting for her.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When Hal and her cousin emerged from the office the following Wednesday evening, the first thing Hal saw was Sir Edwin’s motor, and Sir Edwin himself standing waiting for her.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When Hal and her cousin emerged from the office the following Wednesday evening, the first thing Hal saw was Sir Edwin’s motor, and Sir Edwin himself standing waiting for her.
at the time that
From this reading When Hal and her cousin emerged from the office the following Wednesday evening, the first thing Hal saw was Sir Edwin’s motor, and Sir Edwin himself standing waiting for her.
in or at the place that
From this reading “Tell him where to go,” she said.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading A disengaged taxi was just moving off, having deposited a fare, and instantly, without a word to Dick, she sprang into it.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A disengaged taxi was just moving off, having deposited a fare, and instantly, without a word to Dick, she sprang into it.
