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Chapter XXI
THE COLLAPSE OF AN ELDERLY DUDE. The remarkable change that had taken place in the fortunes of Rose Beaufort interfered seriously with the plans of a person who has thus far only been incidentally mentioned--the superintendent of the work department of Nicholas Walton's large clothing store. Hugh Parkinson was a man no longer young. If not forty, he looked that age. Moreover, his natural attractions, which were very scanty, had not been increased by the passage of time.
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the past participle of “be”
From this reading “The remarkable change that had taken place in the fortunes of Rose Beaufort interfered seriously with the plans of a person who has thus far only been incidentally mentioned--the superintendent of the work department of Nicholas Walton's large clothing store.”
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “The remarkable change that had taken place in the fortunes of Rose Beaufort interfered seriously with the plans of a person who has thus far only been incidentally mentioned--the superintendent of the work department of Nicholas Walton's large clothing store.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “If not forty, he looked that age.”
in addition to what has just been said
From this reading “Moreover, his natural attractions, which were very scanty, had not been increased by the passage of time.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “Moreover, his natural attractions, which were very scanty, had not been increased by the passage of time.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “The remarkable change that had taken place in the fortunes of Rose Beaufort interfered seriously with the plans of a person who has thus far only been incidentally mentioned--the superintendent of the work department of Nicholas Walton's large clothing store.”
small or barely sufficient in amount
From this reading “Moreover, his natural attractions, which were very scanty, had not been increased by the passage of time.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Moreover, his natural attractions, which were very scanty, had not been increased by the passage of time.”
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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 The remarkable change that had taken place in the fortunes of Rose Beaufort interfered seriously with the plans of a person who has thus far only been incidentally mentioned--the superintendent of the work department of Nicholas Walton's large clothing store.
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From this reading If not forty, he looked that age.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading THE COLLAPSE OF AN ELDERLY DUDE.
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From this reading Moreover, his natural attractions, which were very scanty, had not been increased by the passage of time.
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From this reading The remarkable change that had taken place in the fortunes of Rose Beaufort interfered seriously with the plans of a person who has thus far only been incidentally mentioned--the superintendent of the work department of Nicholas Walton's large clothing store.
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The remarkable change that had taken place in the fortunes of Rose Beaufort interfered seriously with the plans of a person who has thus far only been incidentally mentioned--the superintendent of the work department of Nicholas Walton's large clothing store.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Moreover, his natural attractions, which were very scanty, had not been increased by the passage of time.
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From this reading The remarkable change that had taken place in the fortunes of Rose Beaufort interfered seriously with the plans of a person who has thus far only been incidentally mentioned--the superintendent of the work department of Nicholas Walton's large clothing store.
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From this reading The remarkable change that had taken place in the fortunes of Rose Beaufort interfered seriously with the plans of a person who has thus far only been incidentally mentioned--the superintendent of the work department of Nicholas Walton's large clothing store.
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From this reading THE COLLAPSE OF AN ELDERLY DUDE.
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From this reading The remarkable change that had taken place in the fortunes of Rose Beaufort interfered seriously with the plans of a person who has thus far only been incidentally mentioned--the superintendent of the work department of Nicholas Walton's large clothing store.
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From this reading THE COLLAPSE OF AN ELDERLY DUDE.
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From this reading THE COLLAPSE OF AN ELDERLY DUDE.
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From this reading The remarkable change that had taken place in the fortunes of Rose Beaufort interfered seriously with the plans of a person who has thus far only been incidentally mentioned--the superintendent of the work department of Nicholas Walton's large clothing store.
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From this reading The remarkable change that had taken place in the fortunes of Rose Beaufort interfered seriously with the plans of a person who has thus far only been incidentally mentioned--the superintendent of the work department of Nicholas Walton's large clothing store.
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From this reading If not forty, he looked that age.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The remarkable change that had taken place in the fortunes of Rose Beaufort interfered seriously with the plans of a person who has thus far only been incidentally mentioned--the superintendent of the work department of Nicholas Walton's large clothing store.
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The remarkable change that had taken place in the fortunes of Rose Beaufort interfered seriously with the plans of a person who has thus far only been incidentally mentioned--the superintendent of the work department of Nicholas Walton's large clothing store.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading If not forty, he looked that age.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Moreover, his natural attractions, which were very scanty, had not been increased by the passage of time.
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From this reading Hugh Parkinson was a man no longer young.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If not forty, he looked that age.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The remarkable change that had taken place in the fortunes of Rose Beaufort interfered seriously with the plans of a person who has thus far only been incidentally mentioned--the superintendent of the work department of Nicholas Walton's large clothing store.
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From this reading The remarkable change that had taken place in the fortunes of Rose Beaufort interfered seriously with the plans of a person who has thus far only been incidentally mentioned--the superintendent of the work department of Nicholas Walton's large clothing store.
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From this reading Moreover, his natural attractions, which were very scanty, had not been increased by the passage of time.
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From this reading The remarkable change that had taken place in the fortunes of Rose Beaufort interfered seriously with the plans of a person who has thus far only been incidentally mentioned--the superintendent of the work department of Nicholas Walton's large clothing store.
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From this reading The remarkable change that had taken place in the fortunes of Rose Beaufort interfered seriously with the plans of a person who has thus far only been incidentally mentioned--the superintendent of the work department of Nicholas Walton's large clothing store.
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From this reading Hugh Parkinson was a man no longer young.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading If not forty, he looked that age.
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From this reading Hugh Parkinson was a man no longer young.
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From this reading The remarkable change that had taken place in the fortunes of Rose Beaufort interfered seriously with the plans of a person who has thus far only been incidentally mentioned--the superintendent of the work department of Nicholas Walton's large clothing store.
in addition to what has just been said
From this reading Moreover, his natural attractions, which were very scanty, had not been increased by the passage of time.
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From this reading Moreover, his natural attractions, which were very scanty, had not been increased by the passage of time.
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From this reading The remarkable change that had taken place in the fortunes of Rose Beaufort interfered seriously with the plans of a person who has thus far only been incidentally mentioned--the superintendent of the work department of Nicholas Walton's large clothing store.
not any; not one
From this reading Hugh Parkinson was a man no longer young.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading If not forty, he looked that age.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE COLLAPSE OF AN ELDERLY DUDE.
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From this reading The remarkable change that had taken place in the fortunes of Rose Beaufort interfered seriously with the plans of a person who has thus far only been incidentally mentioned--the superintendent of the work department of Nicholas Walton's large clothing store.
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From this reading Hugh Parkinson was a man no longer young.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading Moreover, his natural attractions, which were very scanty, had not been increased by the passage of time.
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From this reading The remarkable change that had taken place in the fortunes of Rose Beaufort interfered seriously with the plans of a person who has thus far only been incidentally mentioned--the superintendent of the work department of Nicholas Walton's large clothing store.
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From this reading The remarkable change that had taken place in the fortunes of Rose Beaufort interfered seriously with the plans of a person who has thus far only been incidentally mentioned--the superintendent of the work department of Nicholas Walton's large clothing store.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The remarkable change that had taken place in the fortunes of Rose Beaufort interfered seriously with the plans of a person who has thus far only been incidentally mentioned--the superintendent of the work department of Nicholas Walton's large clothing store.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading The remarkable change that had taken place in the fortunes of Rose Beaufort interfered seriously with the plans of a person who has thus far only been incidentally mentioned--the superintendent of the work department of Nicholas Walton's large clothing store.
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From this reading The remarkable change that had taken place in the fortunes of Rose Beaufort interfered seriously with the plans of a person who has thus far only been incidentally mentioned--the superintendent of the work department of Nicholas Walton's large clothing store.
small or barely sufficient in amount
From this reading Moreover, his natural attractions, which were very scanty, had not been increased by the passage of time.
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From this reading The remarkable change that had taken place in the fortunes of Rose Beaufort interfered seriously with the plans of a person who has thus far only been incidentally mentioned--the superintendent of the work department of Nicholas Walton's large clothing store.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The remarkable change that had taken place in the fortunes of Rose Beaufort interfered seriously with the plans of a person who has thus far only been incidentally mentioned--the superintendent of the work department of Nicholas Walton's large clothing store.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The remarkable change that had taken place in the fortunes of Rose Beaufort interfered seriously with the plans of a person who has thus far only been incidentally mentioned--the superintendent of the work department of Nicholas Walton's large clothing store.
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From this reading The remarkable change that had taken place in the fortunes of Rose Beaufort interfered seriously with the plans of a person who has thus far only been incidentally mentioned--the superintendent of the work department of Nicholas Walton's large clothing store.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The remarkable change that had taken place in the fortunes of Rose Beaufort interfered seriously with the plans of a person who has thus far only been incidentally mentioned--the superintendent of the work department of Nicholas Walton's large clothing store.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE COLLAPSE OF AN ELDERLY DUDE.
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From this reading The remarkable change that had taken place in the fortunes of Rose Beaufort interfered seriously with the plans of a person who has thus far only been incidentally mentioned--the superintendent of the work department of Nicholas Walton's large clothing store.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Moreover, his natural attractions, which were very scanty, had not been increased by the passage of time.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Moreover, his natural attractions, which were very scanty, had not been increased by the passage of time.
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From this reading The remarkable change that had taken place in the fortunes of Rose Beaufort interfered seriously with the plans of a person who has thus far only been incidentally mentioned--the superintendent of the work department of Nicholas Walton's large clothing store.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Hugh Parkinson was a man no longer young.
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Moreover, his natural attractions, which were very scanty, had not been increased by the passage of time.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Moreover, his natural attractions, which were very scanty, had not been increased by the passage of time.
which person or people
From this reading The remarkable change that had taken place in the fortunes of Rose Beaufort interfered seriously with the plans of a person who has thus far only been incidentally mentioned--the superintendent of the work department of Nicholas Walton's large clothing store.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The remarkable change that had taken place in the fortunes of Rose Beaufort interfered seriously with the plans of a person who has thus far only been incidentally mentioned--the superintendent of the work department of Nicholas Walton's large clothing store.
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From this reading The remarkable change that had taken place in the fortunes of Rose Beaufort interfered seriously with the plans of a person who has thus far only been incidentally mentioned--the superintendent of the work department of Nicholas Walton's large clothing store.
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From this reading Hugh Parkinson was a man no longer young.
