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Chapter XXXVII
CHECKMATE TO BORROWDEAN Mannering's town house, none too large at any time, was transformed into a little hive of industry. Two hurriedly appointed secretaries were at work in the dining-room, and Hester was busy typing in her own little sanctum. Mannering sat in his study before a table covered with papers, and for the first time during the day was alone for a few moments. His servant brought in a card. Mannering glanced at it and frowned.
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an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Mannering sat in his study before a table covered with papers, and for the first time during the day was alone for a few moments.”
earlier than; in front of
From this reading “Mannering sat in his study before a table covered with papers, and for the first time during the day was alone for a few moments.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “His servant brought in a card.”
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading “Mannering sat in his study before a table covered with papers, and for the first time during the day was alone for a few moments.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Mannering sat in his study before a table covered with papers, and for the first time during the day was alone for a few moments.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “CHECKMATE TO BORROWDEAN Mannering's town house, none too large at any time, was transformed into a little hive of industry.”
not one, and not any
From this reading “CHECKMATE TO BORROWDEAN Mannering's town house, none too large at any time, was transformed into a little hive of industry.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “CHECKMATE TO BORROWDEAN Mannering's town house, none too large at any time, was transformed into a little hive of industry.”
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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 CHECKMATE TO BORROWDEAN Mannering's town house, none too large at any time, was transformed into a little hive of industry.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Mannering sat in his study before a table covered with papers, and for the first time during the day was alone for a few moments.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Two hurriedly appointed secretaries were at work in the dining-room, and Hester was busy typing in her own little sanctum.
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From this reading CHECKMATE TO BORROWDEAN Mannering's town house, none too large at any time, was transformed into a little hive of industry.
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From this reading Two hurriedly appointed secretaries were at work in the dining-room, and Hester was busy typing in her own little sanctum.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading CHECKMATE TO BORROWDEAN Mannering's town house, none too large at any time, was transformed into a little hive of industry.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Mannering sat in his study before a table covered with papers, and for the first time during the day was alone for a few moments.
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From this reading CHECKMATE TO BORROWDEAN Mannering's town house, none too large at any time, was transformed into a little hive of industry.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading His servant brought in a card.
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From this reading Two hurriedly appointed secretaries were at work in the dining-room, and Hester was busy typing in her own little sanctum.
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From this reading His servant brought in a card.
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From this reading CHECKMATE TO BORROWDEAN Mannering's town house, none too large at any time, was transformed into a little hive of industry.
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From this reading Mannering sat in his study before a table covered with papers, and for the first time during the day was alone for a few moments.
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From this reading Mannering sat in his study before a table covered with papers, and for the first time during the day was alone for a few moments.
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From this reading Two hurriedly appointed secretaries were at work in the dining-room, and Hester was busy typing in her own little sanctum.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading Mannering sat in his study before a table covered with papers, and for the first time during the day was alone for a few moments.
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From this reading Mannering sat in his study before a table covered with papers, and for the first time during the day was alone for a few moments.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Mannering sat in his study before a table covered with papers, and for the first time during the day was alone for a few moments.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Mannering sat in his study before a table covered with papers, and for the first time during the day was alone for a few moments.
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From this reading Mannering glanced at it and frowned.
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From this reading Mannering glanced at it and frowned.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Two hurriedly appointed secretaries were at work in the dining-room, and Hester was busy typing in her own little sanctum.
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From this reading Two hurriedly appointed secretaries were at work in the dining-room, and Hester was busy typing in her own little sanctum.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Mannering sat in his study before a table covered with papers, and for the first time during the day was alone for a few moments.
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From this reading CHECKMATE TO BORROWDEAN Mannering's town house, none too large at any time, was transformed into a little hive of industry.
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From this reading CHECKMATE TO BORROWDEAN Mannering's town house, none too large at any time, was transformed into a little hive of industry.
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From this reading Two hurriedly appointed secretaries were at work in the dining-room, and Hester was busy typing in her own little sanctum.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Two hurriedly appointed secretaries were at work in the dining-room, and Hester was busy typing in her own little sanctum.
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From this reading CHECKMATE TO BORROWDEAN Mannering's town house, none too large at any time, was transformed into a little hive of industry.
moving to the inside of something
From this reading CHECKMATE TO BORROWDEAN Mannering's town house, none too large at any time, was transformed into a little hive of industry.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Mannering glanced at it and frowned.
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From this reading CHECKMATE TO BORROWDEAN Mannering's town house, none too large at any time, was transformed into a little hive of industry.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading CHECKMATE TO BORROWDEAN Mannering's town house, none too large at any time, was transformed into a little hive of industry.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mannering sat in his study before a table covered with papers, and for the first time during the day was alone for a few moments.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading CHECKMATE TO BORROWDEAN Mannering's town house, none too large at any time, was transformed into a little hive of industry.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mannering sat in his study before a table covered with papers, and for the first time during the day was alone for a few moments.
not one, and not any
From this reading CHECKMATE TO BORROWDEAN Mannering's town house, none too large at any time, was transformed into a little hive of industry.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading CHECKMATE TO BORROWDEAN Mannering's town house, none too large at any time, was transformed into a little hive of industry.
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From this reading Two hurriedly appointed secretaries were at work in the dining-room, and Hester was busy typing in her own little sanctum.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mannering sat in his study before a table covered with papers, and for the first time during the day was alone for a few moments.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Two hurriedly appointed secretaries were at work in the dining-room, and Hester was busy typing in her own little sanctum.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mannering sat in his study before a table covered with papers, and for the first time during the day was alone for a few moments.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Two hurriedly appointed secretaries were at work in the dining-room, and Hester was busy typing in her own little sanctum.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading His servant brought in a card.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mannering sat in his study before a table covered with papers, and for the first time during the day was alone for a few moments.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mannering sat in his study before a table covered with papers, and for the first time during the day was alone for a few moments.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Two hurriedly appointed secretaries were at work in the dining-room, and Hester was busy typing in her own little sanctum.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading CHECKMATE TO BORROWDEAN Mannering's town house, none too large at any time, was transformed into a little hive of industry.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading CHECKMATE TO BORROWDEAN Mannering's town house, none too large at any time, was transformed into a little hive of industry.
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From this reading CHECKMATE TO BORROWDEAN Mannering's town house, none too large at any time, was transformed into a little hive of industry.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading CHECKMATE TO BORROWDEAN Mannering's town house, none too large at any time, was transformed into a little hive of industry.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading CHECKMATE TO BORROWDEAN Mannering's town house, none too large at any time, was transformed into a little hive of industry.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Two hurriedly appointed secretaries were at work in the dining-room, and Hester was busy typing in her own little sanctum.
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From this reading Two hurriedly appointed secretaries were at work in the dining-room, and Hester was busy typing in her own little sanctum.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading CHECKMATE TO BORROWDEAN Mannering's town house, none too large at any time, was transformed into a little hive of industry.
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Two hurriedly appointed secretaries were at work in the dining-room, and Hester was busy typing in her own little sanctum.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Mannering sat in his study before a table covered with papers, and for the first time during the day was alone for a few moments.
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From this reading Two hurriedly appointed secretaries were at work in the dining-room, and Hester was busy typing in her own little sanctum.
