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Chapter XXXII
THE TRAGEDY OF A KEY Blanche, in a plain black net gown, sat on Lord Redford's right hand at the hastily improvised dinner party that evening. Berenice, more subtly and more magnificently dressed, was opposite, by Mannering's side. The conversation seemed mostly to circle about them. "A very charming place," Lord Redford declared. "I have enjoyed my stay here thoroughly.
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on the subject of; concerning
From this reading “The conversation seemed mostly to circle about them.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “THE TRAGEDY OF A KEY Blanche, in a plain black net gown, sat on Lord Redford's right hand at the hastily improvised dinner party that evening.”
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “"I have enjoyed my stay here thoroughly.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"I have enjoyed my stay here thoroughly.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “THE TRAGEDY OF A KEY Blanche, in a plain black net gown, sat on Lord Redford's right hand at the hastily improvised dinner party that evening.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “THE TRAGEDY OF A KEY Blanche, in a plain black net gown, sat on Lord Redford's right hand at the hastily improvised dinner party that evening.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “The conversation seemed mostly to circle about them.”
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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 TRAGEDY OF A KEY Blanche, in a plain black net gown, sat on Lord Redford's right hand at the hastily improvised dinner party that evening.
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading The conversation seemed mostly to circle about them.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Berenice, more subtly and more magnificently dressed, was opposite, by Mannering's side.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE TRAGEDY OF A KEY Blanche, in a plain black net gown, sat on Lord Redford's right hand at the hastily improvised dinner party that evening.
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From this reading Berenice, more subtly and more magnificently dressed, was opposite, by Mannering's side.
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From this reading THE TRAGEDY OF A KEY Blanche, in a plain black net gown, sat on Lord Redford's right hand at the hastily improvised dinner party that evening.
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From this reading THE TRAGEDY OF A KEY Blanche, in a plain black net gown, sat on Lord Redford's right hand at the hastily improvised dinner party that evening.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Berenice, more subtly and more magnificently dressed, was opposite, by Mannering's side.
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From this reading "A very charming place," Lord Redford declared.
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From this reading The conversation seemed mostly to circle about them.
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From this reading The conversation seemed mostly to circle about them.
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From this reading "A very charming place," Lord Redford declared.
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From this reading THE TRAGEDY OF A KEY Blanche, in a plain black net gown, sat on Lord Redford's right hand at the hastily improvised dinner party that evening.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Berenice, more subtly and more magnificently dressed, was opposite, by Mannering's side.
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From this reading "I have enjoyed my stay here thoroughly.
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From this reading THE TRAGEDY OF A KEY Blanche, in a plain black net gown, sat on Lord Redford's right hand at the hastily improvised dinner party that evening.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE TRAGEDY OF A KEY Blanche, in a plain black net gown, sat on Lord Redford's right hand at the hastily improvised dinner party that evening.
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From this reading THE TRAGEDY OF A KEY Blanche, in a plain black net gown, sat on Lord Redford's right hand at the hastily improvised dinner party that evening.
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From this reading THE TRAGEDY OF A KEY Blanche, in a plain black net gown, sat on Lord Redford's right hand at the hastily improvised dinner party that evening.
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "I have enjoyed my stay here thoroughly.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "I have enjoyed my stay here thoroughly.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I have enjoyed my stay here thoroughly.
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From this reading THE TRAGEDY OF A KEY Blanche, in a plain black net gown, sat on Lord Redford's right hand at the hastily improvised dinner party that evening.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE TRAGEDY OF A KEY Blanche, in a plain black net gown, sat on Lord Redford's right hand at the hastily improvised dinner party that evening.
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From this reading THE TRAGEDY OF A KEY Blanche, in a plain black net gown, sat on Lord Redford's right hand at the hastily improvised dinner party that evening.
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From this reading THE TRAGEDY OF A KEY Blanche, in a plain black net gown, sat on Lord Redford's right hand at the hastily improvised dinner party that evening.
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From this reading Berenice, more subtly and more magnificently dressed, was opposite, by Mannering's side.
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From this reading Berenice, more subtly and more magnificently dressed, was opposite, by Mannering's side.
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From this reading Berenice, more subtly and more magnificently dressed, was opposite, by Mannering's side.
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From this reading The conversation seemed mostly to circle about them.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "I have enjoyed my stay here thoroughly.
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From this reading THE TRAGEDY OF A KEY Blanche, in a plain black net gown, sat on Lord Redford's right hand at the hastily improvised dinner party that evening.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE TRAGEDY OF A KEY Blanche, in a plain black net gown, sat on Lord Redford's right hand at the hastily improvised dinner party that evening.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE TRAGEDY OF A KEY Blanche, in a plain black net gown, sat on Lord Redford's right hand at the hastily improvised dinner party that evening.
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From this reading Berenice, more subtly and more magnificently dressed, was opposite, by Mannering's side.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading THE TRAGEDY OF A KEY Blanche, in a plain black net gown, sat on Lord Redford's right hand at the hastily improvised dinner party that evening.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "A very charming place," Lord Redford declared.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE TRAGEDY OF A KEY Blanche, in a plain black net gown, sat on Lord Redford's right hand at the hastily improvised dinner party that evening.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "A very charming place," Lord Redford declared.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE TRAGEDY OF A KEY Blanche, in a plain black net gown, sat on Lord Redford's right hand at the hastily improvised dinner party that evening.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading THE TRAGEDY OF A KEY Blanche, in a plain black net gown, sat on Lord Redford's right hand at the hastily improvised dinner party that evening.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE TRAGEDY OF A KEY Blanche, in a plain black net gown, sat on Lord Redford's right hand at the hastily improvised dinner party that evening.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading The conversation seemed mostly to circle about them.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Berenice, more subtly and more magnificently dressed, was opposite, by Mannering's side.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I have enjoyed my stay here thoroughly.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Berenice, more subtly and more magnificently dressed, was opposite, by Mannering's side.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE TRAGEDY OF A KEY Blanche, in a plain black net gown, sat on Lord Redford's right hand at the hastily improvised dinner party that evening.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE TRAGEDY OF A KEY Blanche, in a plain black net gown, sat on Lord Redford's right hand at the hastily improvised dinner party that evening.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The conversation seemed mostly to circle about them.
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From this reading "I have enjoyed my stay here thoroughly.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The conversation seemed mostly to circle about them.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE TRAGEDY OF A KEY Blanche, in a plain black net gown, sat on Lord Redford's right hand at the hastily improvised dinner party that evening.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "A very charming place," Lord Redford declared.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Berenice, more subtly and more magnificently dressed, was opposite, by Mannering's side.
