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Chapter XII
Mr. Foley and Lord Armley were waiting together in the library--not the smaller apartment into which Julia had been shown, but a more spacious, almost a stately room in the front part of the house. Upon Maraton's entrance, Lord Armley changed his position, sitting further back amongst the shadows in a low easy-chair. Maraton took his place so that he was between the two men. It was Lord Armley who asked the first question. "Mr. Maraton," he enquired, "are you an Englishman?"
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surrounded by; in the company of
From this reading “Upon Maraton's entrance, Lord Armley changed his position, sitting further back amongst the shadows in a low easy-chair.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “It was Lord Armley who asked the first question.”
the past participle of “be”
From this reading “Mr. Foley and Lord Armley were waiting together in the library--not the smaller apartment into which Julia had been shown, but a more spacious, almost a stately room in the front part of the house.”
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading “Maraton took his place so that he was between the two men.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “It was Lord Armley who asked the first question.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Mr. Foley and Lord Armley were waiting together in the library--not the smaller apartment into which Julia had been shown, but a more spacious, almost a stately room in the front part of the house.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “It was Lord Armley who asked the first question.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Maraton took his place so that he was between the two men.”
a formal word for “on”
From this reading “Upon Maraton's entrance, Lord Armley changed his position, sitting further back amongst the shadows in a low easy-chair.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “Mr. Foley and Lord Armley were waiting together in the library--not the smaller apartment into which Julia had been shown, but a more spacious, almost a stately room in the front part of the house.”
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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 Mr. Foley and Lord Armley were waiting together in the library--not the smaller apartment into which Julia had been shown, but a more spacious, almost a stately room in the front part of the house.
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From this reading Mr. Foley and Lord Armley were waiting together in the library--not the smaller apartment into which Julia had been shown, but a more spacious, almost a stately room in the front part of the house.
surrounded by; in the company of
From this reading Upon Maraton's entrance, Lord Armley changed his position, sitting further back amongst the shadows in a low easy-chair.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "Mr. Maraton," he enquired, "are you an Englishman?"
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Mr. Foley and Lord Armley were waiting together in the library--not the smaller apartment into which Julia had been shown, but a more spacious, almost a stately room in the front part of the house.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mr. Foley and Lord Armley were waiting together in the library--not the smaller apartment into which Julia had been shown, but a more spacious, almost a stately room in the front part of the house.
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Mr. Maraton," he enquired, "are you an Englishman?"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mr. Foley and Lord Armley were waiting together in the library--not the smaller apartment into which Julia had been shown, but a more spacious, almost a stately room in the front part of the house.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading It was Lord Armley who asked the first question.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Upon Maraton's entrance, Lord Armley changed his position, sitting further back amongst the shadows in a low easy-chair.
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Mr. Foley and Lord Armley were waiting together in the library--not the smaller apartment into which Julia had been shown, but a more spacious, almost a stately room in the front part of the house.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Maraton took his place so that he was between the two men.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Mr. Foley and Lord Armley were waiting together in the library--not the smaller apartment into which Julia had been shown, but a more spacious, almost a stately room in the front part of the house.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Upon Maraton's entrance, Lord Armley changed his position, sitting further back amongst the shadows in a low easy-chair.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Upon Maraton's entrance, Lord Armley changed his position, sitting further back amongst the shadows in a low easy-chair.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Mr. Maraton," he enquired, "are you an Englishman?"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Mr. Maraton," he enquired, "are you an Englishman?"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Upon Maraton's entrance, Lord Armley changed his position, sitting further back amongst the shadows in a low easy-chair.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading It was Lord Armley who asked the first question.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mr. Foley and Lord Armley were waiting together in the library--not the smaller apartment into which Julia had been shown, but a more spacious, almost a stately room in the front part of the house.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mr. Foley and Lord Armley were waiting together in the library--not the smaller apartment into which Julia had been shown, but a more spacious, almost a stately room in the front part of the house.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Upon Maraton's entrance, Lord Armley changed his position, sitting further back amongst the shadows in a low easy-chair.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Mr. Foley and Lord Armley were waiting together in the library--not the smaller apartment into which Julia had been shown, but a more spacious, almost a stately room in the front part of the house.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Maraton took his place so that he was between the two men.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Upon Maraton's entrance, Lord Armley changed his position, sitting further back amongst the shadows in a low easy-chair.
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From this reading Mr. Foley and Lord Armley were waiting together in the library--not the smaller apartment into which Julia had been shown, but a more spacious, almost a stately room in the front part of the house.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Mr. Foley and Lord Armley were waiting together in the library--not the smaller apartment into which Julia had been shown, but a more spacious, almost a stately room in the front part of the house.
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Mr. Foley and Lord Armley were waiting together in the library--not the smaller apartment into which Julia had been shown, but a more spacious, almost a stately room in the front part of the house.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was Lord Armley who asked the first question.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mr. Foley and Lord Armley were waiting together in the library--not the smaller apartment into which Julia had been shown, but a more spacious, almost a stately room in the front part of the house.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mr. Foley and Lord Armley were waiting together in the library--not the smaller apartment into which Julia had been shown, but a more spacious, almost a stately room in the front part of the house.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mr. Foley and Lord Armley were waiting together in the library--not the smaller apartment into which Julia had been shown, but a more spacious, almost a stately room in the front part of the house.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Upon Maraton's entrance, Lord Armley changed his position, sitting further back amongst the shadows in a low easy-chair.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Maraton took his place so that he was between the two men.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Upon Maraton's entrance, Lord Armley changed his position, sitting further back amongst the shadows in a low easy-chair.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Maraton took his place so that he was between the two men.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mr. Foley and Lord Armley were waiting together in the library--not the smaller apartment into which Julia had been shown, but a more spacious, almost a stately room in the front part of the house.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mr. Foley and Lord Armley were waiting together in the library--not the smaller apartment into which Julia had been shown, but a more spacious, almost a stately room in the front part of the house.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Mr. Foley and Lord Armley were waiting together in the library--not the smaller apartment into which Julia had been shown, but a more spacious, almost a stately room in the front part of the house.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Mr. Foley and Lord Armley were waiting together in the library--not the smaller apartment into which Julia had been shown, but a more spacious, almost a stately room in the front part of the house.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Mr. Foley and Lord Armley were waiting together in the library--not the smaller apartment into which Julia had been shown, but a more spacious, almost a stately room in the front part of the house.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Maraton took his place so that he was between the two men.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Upon Maraton's entrance, Lord Armley changed his position, sitting further back amongst the shadows in a low easy-chair.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading It was Lord Armley who asked the first question.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mr. Foley and Lord Armley were waiting together in the library--not the smaller apartment into which Julia had been shown, but a more spacious, almost a stately room in the front part of the house.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Upon Maraton's entrance, Lord Armley changed his position, sitting further back amongst the shadows in a low easy-chair.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mr. Foley and Lord Armley were waiting together in the library--not the smaller apartment into which Julia had been shown, but a more spacious, almost a stately room in the front part of the house.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Upon Maraton's entrance, Lord Armley changed his position, sitting further back amongst the shadows in a low easy-chair.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mr. Foley and Lord Armley were waiting together in the library--not the smaller apartment into which Julia had been shown, but a more spacious, almost a stately room in the front part of the house.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Maraton took his place so that he was between the two men.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mr. Foley and Lord Armley were waiting together in the library--not the smaller apartment into which Julia had been shown, but a more spacious, almost a stately room in the front part of the house.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mr. Foley and Lord Armley were waiting together in the library--not the smaller apartment into which Julia had been shown, but a more spacious, almost a stately room in the front part of the house.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Maraton took his place so that he was between the two men.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Mr. Foley and Lord Armley were waiting together in the library--not the smaller apartment into which Julia had been shown, but a more spacious, almost a stately room in the front part of the house.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mr. Foley and Lord Armley were waiting together in the library--not the smaller apartment into which Julia had been shown, but a more spacious, almost a stately room in the front part of the house.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Maraton took his place so that he was between the two men.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Maraton took his place so that he was between the two men.
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Upon Maraton's entrance, Lord Armley changed his position, sitting further back amongst the shadows in a low easy-chair.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mr. Foley and Lord Armley were waiting together in the library--not the smaller apartment into which Julia had been shown, but a more spacious, almost a stately room in the front part of the house.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Maraton took his place so that he was between the two men.
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Mr. Foley and Lord Armley were waiting together in the library--not the smaller apartment into which Julia had been shown, but a more spacious, almost a stately room in the front part of the house.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Mr. Foley and Lord Armley were waiting together in the library--not the smaller apartment into which Julia had been shown, but a more spacious, almost a stately room in the front part of the house.
which person or people
From this reading It was Lord Armley who asked the first question.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Mr. Maraton," he enquired, "are you an Englishman?"
