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Chapter XXII
MARGARET PAYS A CALL The next morning, between eleven o'clock and noon, Margaret went out visiting. She had paid much attention to her costume, more than she was wont to do. Her mind travelled back to the day on which she had been repulsed from Cuthbert Grahame's door; she endeavoured to recall what on that occasion she had worn. Women have a mnemonic system of their own; with them clothes and events are inseparably associated. They recall one by a reference to the other.
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the past participle of “be”
From this reading “Her mind travelled back to the day on which she had been repulsed from Cuthbert Grahame's door; she endeavoured to recall what on that occasion she had worn.”
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading “MARGARET PAYS A CALL The next morning, between eleven o'clock and noon, Margaret went out visiting.”
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “Women have a mnemonic system of their own; with them clothes and events are inseparably associated.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Her mind travelled back to the day on which she had been repulsed from Cuthbert Grahame's door; she endeavoured to recall what on that occasion she had worn.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “MARGARET PAYS A CALL The next morning, between eleven o'clock and noon, Margaret went out visiting.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “MARGARET PAYS A CALL The next morning, between eleven o'clock and noon, Margaret went out visiting.”
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading “They recall one by a reference to the other.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “MARGARET PAYS A CALL The next morning, between eleven o'clock and noon, Margaret went out visiting.”
Damaged or thinned by continuous use.
From this reading “Her mind travelled back to the day on which she had been repulsed from Cuthbert Grahame's door; she endeavoured to recall what on that occasion she had worn.”
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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 MARGARET PAYS A CALL The next morning, between eleven o'clock and noon, Margaret went out visiting.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading MARGARET PAYS A CALL The next morning, between eleven o'clock and noon, Margaret went out visiting.
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Women have a mnemonic system of their own; with them clothes and events are inseparably associated.
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From this reading Women have a mnemonic system of their own; with them clothes and events are inseparably associated.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She had paid much attention to her costume, more than she was wont to do.
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From this reading Her mind travelled back to the day on which she had been repulsed from Cuthbert Grahame's door; she endeavoured to recall what on that occasion she had worn.
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Her mind travelled back to the day on which she had been repulsed from Cuthbert Grahame's door; she endeavoured to recall what on that occasion she had worn.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading MARGARET PAYS A CALL The next morning, between eleven o'clock and noon, Margaret went out visiting.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading They recall one by a reference to the other.
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From this reading MARGARET PAYS A CALL The next morning, between eleven o'clock and noon, Margaret went out visiting.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Women have a mnemonic system of their own; with them clothes and events are inseparably associated.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She had paid much attention to her costume, more than she was wont to do.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Her mind travelled back to the day on which she had been repulsed from Cuthbert Grahame's door; she endeavoured to recall what on that occasion she had worn.
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From this reading Her mind travelled back to the day on which she had been repulsed from Cuthbert Grahame's door; she endeavoured to recall what on that occasion she had worn.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading She had paid much attention to her costume, more than she was wont to do.
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From this reading Her mind travelled back to the day on which she had been repulsed from Cuthbert Grahame's door; she endeavoured to recall what on that occasion she had worn.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading MARGARET PAYS A CALL The next morning, between eleven o'clock and noon, Margaret went out visiting.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Her mind travelled back to the day on which she had been repulsed from Cuthbert Grahame's door; she endeavoured to recall what on that occasion she had worn.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Women have a mnemonic system of their own; with them clothes and events are inseparably associated.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Her mind travelled back to the day on which she had been repulsed from Cuthbert Grahame's door; she endeavoured to recall what on that occasion she had worn.
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From this reading Her mind travelled back to the day on which she had been repulsed from Cuthbert Grahame's door; she endeavoured to recall what on that occasion she had worn.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She had paid much attention to her costume, more than she was wont to do.
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Women have a mnemonic system of their own; with them clothes and events are inseparably associated.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She had paid much attention to her costume, more than she was wont to do.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Women have a mnemonic system of their own; with them clothes and events are inseparably associated.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading MARGARET PAYS A CALL The next morning, between eleven o'clock and noon, Margaret went out visiting.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Her mind travelled back to the day on which she had been repulsed from Cuthbert Grahame's door; she endeavoured to recall what on that occasion she had worn.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Women have a mnemonic system of their own; with them clothes and events are inseparably associated.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She had paid much attention to her costume, more than she was wont to do.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading MARGARET PAYS A CALL The next morning, between eleven o'clock and noon, Margaret went out visiting.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She had paid much attention to her costume, more than she was wont to do.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading MARGARET PAYS A CALL The next morning, between eleven o'clock and noon, Margaret went out visiting.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading MARGARET PAYS A CALL The next morning, between eleven o'clock and noon, Margaret went out visiting.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading MARGARET PAYS A CALL The next morning, between eleven o'clock and noon, Margaret went out visiting.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Her mind travelled back to the day on which she had been repulsed from Cuthbert Grahame's door; she endeavoured to recall what on that occasion she had worn.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Women have a mnemonic system of their own; with them clothes and events are inseparably associated.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Her mind travelled back to the day on which she had been repulsed from Cuthbert Grahame's door; she endeavoured to recall what on that occasion she had worn.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading They recall one by a reference to the other.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading They recall one by a reference to the other.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading MARGARET PAYS A CALL The next morning, between eleven o'clock and noon, Margaret went out visiting.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Women have a mnemonic system of their own; with them clothes and events are inseparably associated.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She had paid much attention to her costume, more than she was wont to do.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading MARGARET PAYS A CALL The next morning, between eleven o'clock and noon, Margaret went out visiting.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Her mind travelled back to the day on which she had been repulsed from Cuthbert Grahame's door; she endeavoured to recall what on that occasion she had worn.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading They recall one by a reference to the other.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Her mind travelled back to the day on which she had been repulsed from Cuthbert Grahame's door; she endeavoured to recall what on that occasion she had worn.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She had paid much attention to her costume, more than she was wont to do.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Women have a mnemonic system of their own; with them clothes and events are inseparably associated.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading She had paid much attention to her costume, more than she was wont to do.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Her mind travelled back to the day on which she had been repulsed from Cuthbert Grahame's door; she endeavoured to recall what on that occasion she had worn.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading MARGARET PAYS A CALL The next morning, between eleven o'clock and noon, Margaret went out visiting.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Women have a mnemonic system of their own; with them clothes and events are inseparably associated.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Women have a mnemonic system of their own; with them clothes and events are inseparably associated.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They recall one by a reference to the other.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading She had paid much attention to her costume, more than she was wont to do.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Her mind travelled back to the day on which she had been repulsed from Cuthbert Grahame's door; she endeavoured to recall what on that occasion she had worn.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading MARGARET PAYS A CALL The next morning, between eleven o'clock and noon, Margaret went out visiting.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She had paid much attention to her costume, more than she was wont to do.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading MARGARET PAYS A CALL The next morning, between eleven o'clock and noon, Margaret went out visiting.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Her mind travelled back to the day on which she had been repulsed from Cuthbert Grahame's door; she endeavoured to recall what on that occasion she had worn.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Her mind travelled back to the day on which she had been repulsed from Cuthbert Grahame's door; she endeavoured to recall what on that occasion she had worn.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Women have a mnemonic system of their own; with them clothes and events are inseparably associated.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Women have a mnemonic system of their own; with them clothes and events are inseparably associated.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She had paid much attention to her costume, more than she was wont to do.
Damaged or thinned by continuous use.
From this reading Her mind travelled back to the day on which she had been repulsed from Cuthbert Grahame's door; she endeavoured to recall what on that occasion she had worn.
