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Chapter XXXVII
STAGE WAITS, MR. LAFLIN Esther's impatience was to be appeased, perhaps a little to her regret after all, by an unexpected remission of the time appointed between Mike and his first real engagement. Suddenly one day came an exciting letter from the great actor, saying that he saw his way to giving him a part in his own London company, if he could join him for rehearsal in a week's time. Here was news! At last a foundation-stone of the new heaven was to be laid!
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later than; following
From this reading “LAFLIN Esther's impatience was to be appeased, perhaps a little to her regret after all, by an unexpected remission of the time appointed between Mike and his first real engagement.”
made less angry or upset
From this reading “LAFLIN Esther's impatience was to be appeased, perhaps a little to her regret after all, by an unexpected remission of the time appointed between Mike and his first real engagement.”
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading “LAFLIN Esther's impatience was to be appeased, perhaps a little to her regret after all, by an unexpected remission of the time appointed between Mike and his first real engagement.”
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading “Suddenly one day came an exciting letter from the great actor, saying that he saw his way to giving him a part in his own London company, if he could join him for rehearsal in a week's time.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “LAFLIN Esther's impatience was to be appeased, perhaps a little to her regret after all, by an unexpected remission of the time appointed between Mike and his first real engagement.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Suddenly one day came an exciting letter from the great actor, saying that he saw his way to giving him a part in his own London company, if he could join him for rehearsal in a week's time.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Here was news!”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “At last a foundation-stone of the new heaven was to be laid!”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “LAFLIN Esther's impatience was to be appeased, perhaps a little to her regret after all, by an unexpected remission of the time appointed between Mike and his first real engagement.”
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading “Suddenly one day came an exciting letter from the great actor, saying that he saw his way to giving him a part in his own London company, if he could join him for rehearsal in a week's time.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Suddenly one day came an exciting letter from the great actor, saying that he saw his way to giving him a part in his own London company, if he could join him for rehearsal in a week's time.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “LAFLIN Esther's impatience was to be appeased, perhaps a little to her regret after all, by an unexpected remission of the time appointed between Mike and his first real engagement.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “Suddenly one day came an exciting letter from the great actor, saying that he saw his way to giving him a part in his own London company, if he could join him for rehearsal in a week's time.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “LAFLIN Esther's impatience was to be appeased, perhaps a little to her regret after all, by an unexpected remission of the time appointed between Mike and his first real engagement.”
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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 LAFLIN Esther's impatience was to be appeased, perhaps a little to her regret after all, by an unexpected remission of the time appointed between Mike and his first real engagement.
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From this reading Suddenly one day came an exciting letter from the great actor, saying that he saw his way to giving him a part in his own London company, if he could join him for rehearsal in a week's time.
later than; following
From this reading LAFLIN Esther's impatience was to be appeased, perhaps a little to her regret after all, by an unexpected remission of the time appointed between Mike and his first real engagement.
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From this reading LAFLIN Esther's impatience was to be appeased, perhaps a little to her regret after all, by an unexpected remission of the time appointed between Mike and his first real engagement.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading LAFLIN Esther's impatience was to be appeased, perhaps a little to her regret after all, by an unexpected remission of the time appointed between Mike and his first real engagement.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading LAFLIN Esther's impatience was to be appeased, perhaps a little to her regret after all, by an unexpected remission of the time appointed between Mike and his first real engagement.
made less angry or upset
From this reading LAFLIN Esther's impatience was to be appeased, perhaps a little to her regret after all, by an unexpected remission of the time appointed between Mike and his first real engagement.
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From this reading LAFLIN Esther's impatience was to be appeased, perhaps a little to her regret after all, by an unexpected remission of the time appointed between Mike and his first real engagement.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At last a foundation-stone of the new heaven was to be laid!
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading LAFLIN Esther's impatience was to be appeased, perhaps a little to her regret after all, by an unexpected remission of the time appointed between Mike and his first real engagement.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading LAFLIN Esther's impatience was to be appeased, perhaps a little to her regret after all, by an unexpected remission of the time appointed between Mike and his first real engagement.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading LAFLIN Esther's impatience was to be appeased, perhaps a little to her regret after all, by an unexpected remission of the time appointed between Mike and his first real engagement.
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From this reading Suddenly one day came an exciting letter from the great actor, saying that he saw his way to giving him a part in his own London company, if he could join him for rehearsal in a week's time.
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From this reading Suddenly one day came an exciting letter from the great actor, saying that he saw his way to giving him a part in his own London company, if he could join him for rehearsal in a week's time.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Suddenly one day came an exciting letter from the great actor, saying that he saw his way to giving him a part in his own London company, if he could join him for rehearsal in a week's time.
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From this reading Suddenly one day came an exciting letter from the great actor, saying that he saw his way to giving him a part in his own London company, if he could join him for rehearsal in a week's time.
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From this reading LAFLIN Esther's impatience was to be appeased, perhaps a little to her regret after all, by an unexpected remission of the time appointed between Mike and his first real engagement.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading LAFLIN Esther's impatience was to be appeased, perhaps a little to her regret after all, by an unexpected remission of the time appointed between Mike and his first real engagement.
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From this reading Suddenly one day came an exciting letter from the great actor, saying that he saw his way to giving him a part in his own London company, if he could join him for rehearsal in a week's time.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading LAFLIN Esther's impatience was to be appeased, perhaps a little to her regret after all, by an unexpected remission of the time appointed between Mike and his first real engagement.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Suddenly one day came an exciting letter from the great actor, saying that he saw his way to giving him a part in his own London company, if he could join him for rehearsal in a week's time.
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From this reading At last a foundation-stone of the new heaven was to be laid!
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Suddenly one day came an exciting letter from the great actor, saying that he saw his way to giving him a part in his own London company, if he could join him for rehearsal in a week's time.
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From this reading Suddenly one day came an exciting letter from the great actor, saying that he saw his way to giving him a part in his own London company, if he could join him for rehearsal in a week's time.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Suddenly one day came an exciting letter from the great actor, saying that he saw his way to giving him a part in his own London company, if he could join him for rehearsal in a week's time.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Suddenly one day came an exciting letter from the great actor, saying that he saw his way to giving him a part in his own London company, if he could join him for rehearsal in a week's time.
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From this reading At last a foundation-stone of the new heaven was to be laid!
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading LAFLIN Esther's impatience was to be appeased, perhaps a little to her regret after all, by an unexpected remission of the time appointed between Mike and his first real engagement.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Here was news!
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Suddenly one day came an exciting letter from the great actor, saying that he saw his way to giving him a part in his own London company, if he could join him for rehearsal in a week's time.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading LAFLIN Esther's impatience was to be appeased, perhaps a little to her regret after all, by an unexpected remission of the time appointed between Mike and his first real engagement.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Suddenly one day came an exciting letter from the great actor, saying that he saw his way to giving him a part in his own London company, if he could join him for rehearsal in a week's time.
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From this reading LAFLIN Esther's impatience was to be appeased, perhaps a little to her regret after all, by an unexpected remission of the time appointed between Mike and his first real engagement.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Suddenly one day came an exciting letter from the great actor, saying that he saw his way to giving him a part in his own London company, if he could join him for rehearsal in a week's time.
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From this reading Suddenly one day came an exciting letter from the great actor, saying that he saw his way to giving him a part in his own London company, if he could join him for rehearsal in a week's time.
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From this reading LAFLIN Esther's impatience was to be appeased, perhaps a little to her regret after all, by an unexpected remission of the time appointed between Mike and his first real engagement.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading At last a foundation-stone of the new heaven was to be laid!
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading At last a foundation-stone of the new heaven was to be laid!
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Suddenly one day came an exciting letter from the great actor, saying that he saw his way to giving him a part in his own London company, if he could join him for rehearsal in a week's time.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading LAFLIN Esther's impatience was to be appeased, perhaps a little to her regret after all, by an unexpected remission of the time appointed between Mike and his first real engagement.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Suddenly one day came an exciting letter from the great actor, saying that he saw his way to giving him a part in his own London company, if he could join him for rehearsal in a week's time.
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From this reading LAFLIN Esther's impatience was to be appeased, perhaps a little to her regret after all, by an unexpected remission of the time appointed between Mike and his first real engagement.
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From this reading STAGE WAITS, MR.
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From this reading At last a foundation-stone of the new heaven was to be laid!
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From this reading Here was news!
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading LAFLIN Esther's impatience was to be appeased, perhaps a little to her regret after all, by an unexpected remission of the time appointed between Mike and his first real engagement.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Suddenly one day came an exciting letter from the great actor, saying that he saw his way to giving him a part in his own London company, if he could join him for rehearsal in a week's time.
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From this reading Suddenly one day came an exciting letter from the great actor, saying that he saw his way to giving him a part in his own London company, if he could join him for rehearsal in a week's time.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Suddenly one day came an exciting letter from the great actor, saying that he saw his way to giving him a part in his own London company, if he could join him for rehearsal in a week's time.
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From this reading LAFLIN Esther's impatience was to be appeased, perhaps a little to her regret after all, by an unexpected remission of the time appointed between Mike and his first real engagement.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading LAFLIN Esther's impatience was to be appeased, perhaps a little to her regret after all, by an unexpected remission of the time appointed between Mike and his first real engagement.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading LAFLIN Esther's impatience was to be appeased, perhaps a little to her regret after all, by an unexpected remission of the time appointed between Mike and his first real engagement.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Suddenly one day came an exciting letter from the great actor, saying that he saw his way to giving him a part in his own London company, if he could join him for rehearsal in a week's time.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading LAFLIN Esther's impatience was to be appeased, perhaps a little to her regret after all, by an unexpected remission of the time appointed between Mike and his first real engagement.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Suddenly one day came an exciting letter from the great actor, saying that he saw his way to giving him a part in his own London company, if he could join him for rehearsal in a week's time.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Suddenly one day came an exciting letter from the great actor, saying that he saw his way to giving him a part in his own London company, if he could join him for rehearsal in a week's time.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading STAGE WAITS, MR.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading Suddenly one day came an exciting letter from the great actor, saying that he saw his way to giving him a part in his own London company, if he could join him for rehearsal in a week's time.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Suddenly one day came an exciting letter from the great actor, saying that he saw his way to giving him a part in his own London company, if he could join him for rehearsal in a week's time.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading LAFLIN Esther's impatience was to be appeased, perhaps a little to her regret after all, by an unexpected remission of the time appointed between Mike and his first real engagement.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading LAFLIN Esther's impatience was to be appeased, perhaps a little to her regret after all, by an unexpected remission of the time appointed between Mike and his first real engagement.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading LAFLIN Esther's impatience was to be appeased, perhaps a little to her regret after all, by an unexpected remission of the time appointed between Mike and his first real engagement.
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From this reading LAFLIN Esther's impatience was to be appeased, perhaps a little to her regret after all, by an unexpected remission of the time appointed between Mike and his first real engagement.
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From this reading STAGE WAITS, MR.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading LAFLIN Esther's impatience was to be appeased, perhaps a little to her regret after all, by an unexpected remission of the time appointed between Mike and his first real engagement.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Suddenly one day came an exciting letter from the great actor, saying that he saw his way to giving him a part in his own London company, if he could join him for rehearsal in a week's time.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Suddenly one day came an exciting letter from the great actor, saying that he saw his way to giving him a part in his own London company, if he could join him for rehearsal in a week's time.
