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Chapter VIII
TRANSFORMATION. When the Earl of Loughton left home in a four-wheeled cab it was by no means his intention to drive direct to the railway. His first stopping-place, as soon as he got clear of the neighborhood where he was known, was at a French hairdresser's. When he came out of the shop, half an hour later, the cabman did not recognize him till he spoke. He had gone into the shop with a wild tangle of hair, beard, and mustache about his face, neck, and throat.
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on the subject of; concerning
From this reading “He had gone into the shop with a wild tangle of hair, beard, and mustache about his face, neck, and throat.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “His first stopping-place, as soon as he got clear of the neighborhood where he was known, was at a French hairdresser's.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “When he came out of the shop, half an hour later, the cabman did not recognize him till he spoke.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “When the Earl of Loughton left home in a four-wheeled cab it was by no means his intention to drive direct to the railway.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “His first stopping-place, as soon as he got clear of the neighborhood where he was known, was at a French hairdresser's.”
The passage at the back of the mouth.
From this reading “He had gone into the shop with a wild tangle of hair, beard, and mustache about his face, neck, and throat.”
up to a particular time
From this reading “When he came out of the shop, half an hour later, the cabman did not recognize him till he spoke.”
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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 When the Earl of Loughton left home in a four-wheeled cab it was by no means his intention to drive direct to the railway.
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading He had gone into the shop with a wild tangle of hair, beard, and mustache about his face, neck, and throat.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading When he came out of the shop, half an hour later, the cabman did not recognize him till he spoke.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He had gone into the shop with a wild tangle of hair, beard, and mustache about his face, neck, and throat.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading His first stopping-place, as soon as he got clear of the neighborhood where he was known, was at a French hairdresser's.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading His first stopping-place, as soon as he got clear of the neighborhood where he was known, was at a French hairdresser's.
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From this reading He had gone into the shop with a wild tangle of hair, beard, and mustache about his face, neck, and throat.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading When the Earl of Loughton left home in a four-wheeled cab it was by no means his intention to drive direct to the railway.
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From this reading When the Earl of Loughton left home in a four-wheeled cab it was by no means his intention to drive direct to the railway.
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From this reading When he came out of the shop, half an hour later, the cabman did not recognize him till he spoke.
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From this reading When he came out of the shop, half an hour later, the cabman did not recognize him till he spoke.
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From this reading His first stopping-place, as soon as he got clear of the neighborhood where he was known, was at a French hairdresser's.
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading When he came out of the shop, half an hour later, the cabman did not recognize him till he spoke.
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From this reading When the Earl of Loughton left home in a four-wheeled cab it was by no means his intention to drive direct to the railway.
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From this reading When the Earl of Loughton left home in a four-wheeled cab it was by no means his intention to drive direct to the railway.
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From this reading When the Earl of Loughton left home in a four-wheeled cab it was by no means his intention to drive direct to the railway.
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From this reading He had gone into the shop with a wild tangle of hair, beard, and mustache about his face, neck, and throat.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading His first stopping-place, as soon as he got clear of the neighborhood where he was known, was at a French hairdresser's.
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From this reading When the Earl of Loughton left home in a four-wheeled cab it was by no means his intention to drive direct to the railway.
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From this reading His first stopping-place, as soon as he got clear of the neighborhood where he was known, was at a French hairdresser's.
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From this reading He had gone into the shop with a wild tangle of hair, beard, and mustache about his face, neck, and throat.
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From this reading His first stopping-place, as soon as he got clear of the neighborhood where he was known, was at a French hairdresser's.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had gone into the shop with a wild tangle of hair, beard, and mustache about his face, neck, and throat.
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From this reading He had gone into the shop with a wild tangle of hair, beard, and mustache about his face, neck, and throat.
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From this reading His first stopping-place, as soon as he got clear of the neighborhood where he was known, was at a French hairdresser's.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading When he came out of the shop, half an hour later, the cabman did not recognize him till he spoke.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading His first stopping-place, as soon as he got clear of the neighborhood where he was known, was at a French hairdresser's.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading When he came out of the shop, half an hour later, the cabman did not recognize him till he spoke.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading When the Earl of Loughton left home in a four-wheeled cab it was by no means his intention to drive direct to the railway.
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From this reading When the Earl of Loughton left home in a four-wheeled cab it was by no means his intention to drive direct to the railway.
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From this reading When he came out of the shop, half an hour later, the cabman did not recognize him till he spoke.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading When the Earl of Loughton left home in a four-wheeled cab it was by no means his intention to drive direct to the railway.
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From this reading When the Earl of Loughton left home in a four-wheeled cab it was by no means his intention to drive direct to the railway.
moving to the inside of something
From this reading He had gone into the shop with a wild tangle of hair, beard, and mustache about his face, neck, and throat.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading When the Earl of Loughton left home in a four-wheeled cab it was by no means his intention to drive direct to the railway.
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From this reading His first stopping-place, as soon as he got clear of the neighborhood where he was known, was at a French hairdresser's.
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From this reading When he came out of the shop, half an hour later, the cabman did not recognize him till he spoke.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading When the Earl of Loughton left home in a four-wheeled cab it was by no means his intention to drive direct to the railway.
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From this reading When the Earl of Loughton left home in a four-wheeled cab it was by no means his intention to drive direct to the railway.
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From this reading When the Earl of Loughton left home in a four-wheeled cab it was by no means his intention to drive direct to the railway.
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From this reading He had gone into the shop with a wild tangle of hair, beard, and mustache about his face, neck, and throat.
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From this reading He had gone into the shop with a wild tangle of hair, beard, and mustache about his face, neck, and throat.
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From this reading His first stopping-place, as soon as he got clear of the neighborhood where he was known, was at a French hairdresser's.
not any; not one
From this reading When the Earl of Loughton left home in a four-wheeled cab it was by no means his intention to drive direct to the railway.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading When he came out of the shop, half an hour later, the cabman did not recognize him till he spoke.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading When the Earl of Loughton left home in a four-wheeled cab it was by no means his intention to drive direct to the railway.
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From this reading When he came out of the shop, half an hour later, the cabman did not recognize him till he spoke.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When the Earl of Loughton left home in a four-wheeled cab it was by no means his intention to drive direct to the railway.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When he came out of the shop, half an hour later, the cabman did not recognize him till he spoke.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When he came out of the shop, half an hour later, the cabman did not recognize him till he spoke.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading His first stopping-place, as soon as he got clear of the neighborhood where he was known, was at a French hairdresser's.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When he came out of the shop, half an hour later, the cabman did not recognize him till he spoke.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading His first stopping-place, as soon as he got clear of the neighborhood where he was known, was at a French hairdresser's.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He had gone into the shop with a wild tangle of hair, beard, and mustache about his face, neck, and throat.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading When the Earl of Loughton left home in a four-wheeled cab it was by no means his intention to drive direct to the railway.
The passage at the back of the mouth.
From this reading He had gone into the shop with a wild tangle of hair, beard, and mustache about his face, neck, and throat.
up to a particular time
From this reading When he came out of the shop, half an hour later, the cabman did not recognize him till he spoke.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading When the Earl of Loughton left home in a four-wheeled cab it was by no means his intention to drive direct to the railway.
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From this reading TRANSFORMATION.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When the Earl of Loughton left home in a four-wheeled cab it was by no means his intention to drive direct to the railway.
at the time that
From this reading When the Earl of Loughton left home in a four-wheeled cab it was by no means his intention to drive direct to the railway.
in or at the place that
From this reading His first stopping-place, as soon as he got clear of the neighborhood where he was known, was at a French hairdresser's.
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From this reading He had gone into the shop with a wild tangle of hair, beard, and mustache about his face, neck, and throat.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He had gone into the shop with a wild tangle of hair, beard, and mustache about his face, neck, and throat.
