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Chapter XXI
Take heed of still waters. Despite his assertion to Lady Cantourne, Guy Oscard stayed on in the gloomy house in Russell Square. He had naturally gone thither on his return from Africa, and during the months that followed he did not find time to think much of his own affairs. Millicent Chyne occupied all his thoughts--all his waking moments. It is marvellous how busily employed an active-minded young lady can keep a man.
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although something is true; in spite of
From this reading “Despite his assertion to Lady Cantourne, Guy Oscard stayed on in the gloomy house in Russell Square.”
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading “He had naturally gone thither on his return from Africa, and during the months that followed he did not find time to think much of his own affairs.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Take heed of still waters.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Take heed of still waters.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “He had naturally gone thither on his return from Africa, and during the months that followed he did not find time to think much of his own affairs.”
an old word meaning “to that place”
From this reading “He had naturally gone thither on his return from Africa, and during the months that followed he did not find time to think much of his own affairs.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “He had naturally gone thither on his return from Africa, and during the months that followed he did not find time to think much of his own affairs.”
Risen from sleep; conscious.
From this reading “Millicent Chyne occupied all his thoughts--all his waking moments.”
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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 It is marvellous how busily employed an active-minded young lady can keep a man.
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From this reading It is marvellous how busily employed an active-minded young lady can keep a man.
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From this reading He had naturally gone thither on his return from Africa, and during the months that followed he did not find time to think much of his own affairs.
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From this reading He had naturally gone thither on his return from Africa, and during the months that followed he did not find time to think much of his own affairs.
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From this reading Millicent Chyne occupied all his thoughts--all his waking moments.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It is marvellous how busily employed an active-minded young lady can keep a man.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He had naturally gone thither on his return from Africa, and during the months that followed he did not find time to think much of his own affairs.
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From this reading Despite his assertion to Lady Cantourne, Guy Oscard stayed on in the gloomy house in Russell Square.
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From this reading It is marvellous how busily employed an active-minded young lady can keep a man.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading It is marvellous how busily employed an active-minded young lady can keep a man.
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From this reading Despite his assertion to Lady Cantourne, Guy Oscard stayed on in the gloomy house in Russell Square.
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From this reading Millicent Chyne occupied all his thoughts--all his waking moments.
although something is true; in spite of
From this reading Despite his assertion to Lady Cantourne, Guy Oscard stayed on in the gloomy house in Russell Square.
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading He had naturally gone thither on his return from Africa, and during the months that followed he did not find time to think much of his own affairs.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading He had naturally gone thither on his return from Africa, and during the months that followed he did not find time to think much of his own affairs.
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From this reading It is marvellous how busily employed an active-minded young lady can keep a man.
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From this reading He had naturally gone thither on his return from Africa, and during the months that followed he did not find time to think much of his own affairs.
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From this reading He had naturally gone thither on his return from Africa, and during the months that followed he did not find time to think much of his own affairs.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He had naturally gone thither on his return from Africa, and during the months that followed he did not find time to think much of his own affairs.
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From this reading Despite his assertion to Lady Cantourne, Guy Oscard stayed on in the gloomy house in Russell Square.
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From this reading He had naturally gone thither on his return from Africa, and during the months that followed he did not find time to think much of his own affairs.
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From this reading Despite his assertion to Lady Cantourne, Guy Oscard stayed on in the gloomy house in Russell Square.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had naturally gone thither on his return from Africa, and during the months that followed he did not find time to think much of his own affairs.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had naturally gone thither on his return from Africa, and during the months that followed he did not find time to think much of his own affairs.
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From this reading Take heed of still waters.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Despite his assertion to Lady Cantourne, Guy Oscard stayed on in the gloomy house in Russell Square.
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From this reading Despite his assertion to Lady Cantourne, Guy Oscard stayed on in the gloomy house in Russell Square.
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From this reading It is marvellous how busily employed an active-minded young lady can keep a man.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Despite his assertion to Lady Cantourne, Guy Oscard stayed on in the gloomy house in Russell Square.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is marvellous how busily employed an active-minded young lady can keep a man.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is marvellous how busily employed an active-minded young lady can keep a man.
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From this reading It is marvellous how busily employed an active-minded young lady can keep a man.
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From this reading Despite his assertion to Lady Cantourne, Guy Oscard stayed on in the gloomy house in Russell Square.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It is marvellous how busily employed an active-minded young lady can keep a man.
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From this reading It is marvellous how busily employed an active-minded young lady can keep a man.
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From this reading Millicent Chyne occupied all his thoughts--all his waking moments.
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From this reading Millicent Chyne occupied all his thoughts--all his waking moments.
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From this reading He had naturally gone thither on his return from Africa, and during the months that followed he did not find time to think much of his own affairs.
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From this reading He had naturally gone thither on his return from Africa, and during the months that followed he did not find time to think much of his own affairs.
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From this reading He had naturally gone thither on his return from Africa, and during the months that followed he did not find time to think much of his own affairs.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He had naturally gone thither on his return from Africa, and during the months that followed he did not find time to think much of his own affairs.
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From this reading Millicent Chyne occupied all his thoughts--all his waking moments.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Take heed of still waters.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Despite his assertion to Lady Cantourne, Guy Oscard stayed on in the gloomy house in Russell Square.
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From this reading Despite his assertion to Lady Cantourne, Guy Oscard stayed on in the gloomy house in Russell Square.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He had naturally gone thither on his return from Africa, and during the months that followed he did not find time to think much of his own affairs.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He had naturally gone thither on his return from Africa, and during the months that followed he did not find time to think much of his own affairs.
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From this reading Despite his assertion to Lady Cantourne, Guy Oscard stayed on in the gloomy house in Russell Square.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Despite his assertion to Lady Cantourne, Guy Oscard stayed on in the gloomy house in Russell Square.
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From this reading Despite his assertion to Lady Cantourne, Guy Oscard stayed on in the gloomy house in Russell Square.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Take heed of still waters.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Take heed of still waters.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He had naturally gone thither on his return from Africa, and during the months that followed he did not find time to think much of his own affairs.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Despite his assertion to Lady Cantourne, Guy Oscard stayed on in the gloomy house in Russell Square.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading He had naturally gone thither on his return from Africa, and during the months that followed he did not find time to think much of his own affairs.
an old word meaning “to that place”
From this reading He had naturally gone thither on his return from Africa, and during the months that followed he did not find time to think much of his own affairs.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Millicent Chyne occupied all his thoughts--all his waking moments.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading He had naturally gone thither on his return from Africa, and during the months that followed he did not find time to think much of his own affairs.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Despite his assertion to Lady Cantourne, Guy Oscard stayed on in the gloomy house in Russell Square.
Risen from sleep; conscious.
From this reading Millicent Chyne occupied all his thoughts--all his waking moments.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Take heed of still waters.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It is marvellous how busily employed an active-minded young lady can keep a man.
