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Chapter XXIV
KINGSTON BROOKS, PHILANTHROPIST "It is my deliberate intention," Lord Arranmore said, leaning over towards her from his low chair, "to make myself a nuisance to you." Lady Caroom smiled at him thoughtfully. "Thank you for the warning," she said, "but I can take care of myself. I do not feel even obliged to deny myself the pleasure of your society." "No, you won't do that," he remarked.
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an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “I do not feel even obliged to deny myself the pleasure of your society."”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “KINGSTON BROOKS, PHILANTHROPIST "It is my deliberate intention," Lord Arranmore said, leaning over towards her from his low chair, "to make myself a nuisance to you."”
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading “KINGSTON BROOKS, PHILANTHROPIST "It is my deliberate intention," Lord Arranmore said, leaning over towards her from his low chair, "to make myself a nuisance to you."”
above and across; more than
From this reading “KINGSTON BROOKS, PHILANTHROPIST "It is my deliberate intention," Lord Arranmore said, leaning over towards her from his low chair, "to make myself a nuisance to you."”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"Thank you for the warning," she said, "but I can take care of myself.”
in the direction of
From this reading “KINGSTON BROOKS, PHILANTHROPIST "It is my deliberate intention," Lord Arranmore said, leaning over towards her from his low chair, "to make myself a nuisance to you."”
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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 KINGSTON BROOKS, PHILANTHROPIST "It is my deliberate intention," Lord Arranmore said, leaning over towards her from his low chair, "to make myself a nuisance to you."
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From this reading KINGSTON BROOKS, PHILANTHROPIST "It is my deliberate intention," Lord Arranmore said, leaning over towards her from his low chair, "to make myself a nuisance to you."
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Lady Caroom smiled at him thoughtfully.
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From this reading KINGSTON BROOKS, PHILANTHROPIST "It is my deliberate intention," Lord Arranmore said, leaning over towards her from his low chair, "to make myself a nuisance to you."
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "Thank you for the warning," she said, "but I can take care of myself.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "Thank you for the warning," she said, "but I can take care of myself.
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From this reading "Thank you for the warning," she said, "but I can take care of myself.
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From this reading Lady Caroom smiled at him thoughtfully.
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From this reading KINGSTON BROOKS, PHILANTHROPIST "It is my deliberate intention," Lord Arranmore said, leaning over towards her from his low chair, "to make myself a nuisance to you."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading KINGSTON BROOKS, PHILANTHROPIST "It is my deliberate intention," Lord Arranmore said, leaning over towards her from his low chair, "to make myself a nuisance to you."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I do not feel even obliged to deny myself the pleasure of your society."
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading I do not feel even obliged to deny myself the pleasure of your society."
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading I do not feel even obliged to deny myself the pleasure of your society."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I do not feel even obliged to deny myself the pleasure of your society."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "Thank you for the warning," she said, "but I can take care of myself.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading KINGSTON BROOKS, PHILANTHROPIST "It is my deliberate intention," Lord Arranmore said, leaning over towards her from his low chair, "to make myself a nuisance to you."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "No, you won't do that," he remarked.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading KINGSTON BROOKS, PHILANTHROPIST "It is my deliberate intention," Lord Arranmore said, leaning over towards her from his low chair, "to make myself a nuisance to you."
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Lady Caroom smiled at him thoughtfully.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading KINGSTON BROOKS, PHILANTHROPIST "It is my deliberate intention," Lord Arranmore said, leaning over towards her from his low chair, "to make myself a nuisance to you."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Thank you for the warning," she said, "but I can take care of myself.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading KINGSTON BROOKS, PHILANTHROPIST "It is my deliberate intention," Lord Arranmore said, leaning over towards her from his low chair, "to make myself a nuisance to you."
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading KINGSTON BROOKS, PHILANTHROPIST "It is my deliberate intention," Lord Arranmore said, leaning over towards her from his low chair, "to make myself a nuisance to you."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading KINGSTON BROOKS, PHILANTHROPIST "It is my deliberate intention," Lord Arranmore said, leaning over towards her from his low chair, "to make myself a nuisance to you."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading KINGSTON BROOKS, PHILANTHROPIST "It is my deliberate intention," Lord Arranmore said, leaning over towards her from his low chair, "to make myself a nuisance to you."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Lady Caroom smiled at him thoughtfully.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading KINGSTON BROOKS, PHILANTHROPIST "It is my deliberate intention," Lord Arranmore said, leaning over towards her from his low chair, "to make myself a nuisance to you."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading KINGSTON BROOKS, PHILANTHROPIST "It is my deliberate intention," Lord Arranmore said, leaning over towards her from his low chair, "to make myself a nuisance to you."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading KINGSTON BROOKS, PHILANTHROPIST "It is my deliberate intention," Lord Arranmore said, leaning over towards her from his low chair, "to make myself a nuisance to you."
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading KINGSTON BROOKS, PHILANTHROPIST "It is my deliberate intention," Lord Arranmore said, leaning over towards her from his low chair, "to make myself a nuisance to you."
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading KINGSTON BROOKS, PHILANTHROPIST "It is my deliberate intention," Lord Arranmore said, leaning over towards her from his low chair, "to make myself a nuisance to you."
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading KINGSTON BROOKS, PHILANTHROPIST "It is my deliberate intention," Lord Arranmore said, leaning over towards her from his low chair, "to make myself a nuisance to you."
not any; not one
From this reading "No, you won't do that," he remarked.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I do not feel even obliged to deny myself the pleasure of your society."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading KINGSTON BROOKS, PHILANTHROPIST "It is my deliberate intention," Lord Arranmore said, leaning over towards her from his low chair, "to make myself a nuisance to you."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I do not feel even obliged to deny myself the pleasure of your society."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Thank you for the warning," she said, "but I can take care of myself.
above and across; more than
From this reading KINGSTON BROOKS, PHILANTHROPIST "It is my deliberate intention," Lord Arranmore said, leaning over towards her from his low chair, "to make myself a nuisance to you."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading KINGSTON BROOKS, PHILANTHROPIST "It is my deliberate intention," Lord Arranmore said, leaning over towards her from his low chair, "to make myself a nuisance to you."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I do not feel even obliged to deny myself the pleasure of your society."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "No, you won't do that," he remarked.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading KINGSTON BROOKS, PHILANTHROPIST "It is my deliberate intention," Lord Arranmore said, leaning over towards her from his low chair, "to make myself a nuisance to you."
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Thank you for the warning," she said, "but I can take care of myself.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Lady Caroom smiled at him thoughtfully.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I do not feel even obliged to deny myself the pleasure of your society."
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "Thank you for the warning," she said, "but I can take care of myself.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Thank you for the warning," she said, "but I can take care of myself.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "No, you won't do that," he remarked.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Thank you for the warning," she said, "but I can take care of myself.
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From this reading Lady Caroom smiled at him thoughtfully.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading KINGSTON BROOKS, PHILANTHROPIST "It is my deliberate intention," Lord Arranmore said, leaning over towards her from his low chair, "to make myself a nuisance to you."
in the direction of
From this reading KINGSTON BROOKS, PHILANTHROPIST "It is my deliberate intention," Lord Arranmore said, leaning over towards her from his low chair, "to make myself a nuisance to you."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Thank you for the warning," she said, "but I can take care of myself.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "No, you won't do that," he remarked.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading KINGSTON BROOKS, PHILANTHROPIST "It is my deliberate intention," Lord Arranmore said, leaning over towards her from his low chair, "to make myself a nuisance to you."
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading I do not feel even obliged to deny myself the pleasure of your society."
