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Chapter XI
Having no job for the autumn, Aaron fidgetted in London. He played at some concerts and some private shows. He was one of an odd quartette, for example, which went to play to Lady Artemis Hooper, when she lay in bed after her famous escapade of falling through the window of her taxi-cab. Aaron had that curious knack, which belongs to some people, of getting into the swim without knowing he was doing it. Lady Artemis thought his flute lovely, and had him again to play for her.
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later than; following
From this reading “He was one of an odd quartette, for example, which went to play to Lady Artemis Hooper, when she lay in bed after her famous escapade of falling through the window of her taxi-cab.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Lady Artemis thought his flute lovely, and had him again to play for her.”
an exciting or slightly dangerous adventure
From this reading “He was one of an odd quartette, for example, which went to play to Lady Artemis Hooper, when she lay in bed after her famous escapade of falling through the window of her taxi-cab.”
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading “Having no job for the autumn, Aaron fidgetted in London.”
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading “He was one of an odd quartette, for example, which went to play to Lady Artemis Hooper, when she lay in bed after her famous escapade of falling through the window of her taxi-cab.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Lady Artemis thought his flute lovely, and had him again to play for her.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “He was one of an odd quartette, for example, which went to play to Lady Artemis Hooper, when she lay in bed after her famous escapade of falling through the window of her taxi-cab.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “He was one of an odd quartette, for example, which went to play to Lady Artemis Hooper, when she lay in bed after her famous escapade of falling through the window of her taxi-cab.”
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading “Aaron had that curious knack, which belongs to some people, of getting into the swim without knowing he was doing it.”
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From this reading Having no job for the autumn, Aaron fidgetted in London.
later than; following
From this reading He was one of an odd quartette, for example, which went to play to Lady Artemis Hooper, when she lay in bed after her famous escapade of falling through the window of her taxi-cab.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Lady Artemis thought his flute lovely, and had him again to play for her.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He was one of an odd quartette, for example, which went to play to Lady Artemis Hooper, when she lay in bed after her famous escapade of falling through the window of her taxi-cab.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He played at some concerts and some private shows.
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From this reading He was one of an odd quartette, for example, which went to play to Lady Artemis Hooper, when she lay in bed after her famous escapade of falling through the window of her taxi-cab.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He played at some concerts and some private shows.
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From this reading Having no job for the autumn, Aaron fidgetted in London.
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From this reading He was one of an odd quartette, for example, which went to play to Lady Artemis Hooper, when she lay in bed after her famous escapade of falling through the window of her taxi-cab.
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From this reading Aaron had that curious knack, which belongs to some people, of getting into the swim without knowing he was doing it.
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From this reading He played at some concerts and some private shows.
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From this reading Aaron had that curious knack, which belongs to some people, of getting into the swim without knowing he was doing it.
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From this reading Aaron had that curious knack, which belongs to some people, of getting into the swim without knowing he was doing it.
an exciting or slightly dangerous adventure
From this reading He was one of an odd quartette, for example, which went to play to Lady Artemis Hooper, when she lay in bed after her famous escapade of falling through the window of her taxi-cab.
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From this reading He was one of an odd quartette, for example, which went to play to Lady Artemis Hooper, when she lay in bed after her famous escapade of falling through the window of her taxi-cab.
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From this reading He was one of an odd quartette, for example, which went to play to Lady Artemis Hooper, when she lay in bed after her famous escapade of falling through the window of her taxi-cab.
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From this reading He was one of an odd quartette, for example, which went to play to Lady Artemis Hooper, when she lay in bed after her famous escapade of falling through the window of her taxi-cab.
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From this reading Having no job for the autumn, Aaron fidgetted in London.
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From this reading Lady Artemis thought his flute lovely, and had him again to play for her.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Having no job for the autumn, Aaron fidgetted in London.
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From this reading Aaron had that curious knack, which belongs to some people, of getting into the swim without knowing he was doing it.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Aaron had that curious knack, which belongs to some people, of getting into the swim without knowing he was doing it.
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Having no job for the autumn, Aaron fidgetted in London.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He played at some concerts and some private shows.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading He was one of an odd quartette, for example, which went to play to Lady Artemis Hooper, when she lay in bed after her famous escapade of falling through the window of her taxi-cab.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Lady Artemis thought his flute lovely, and had him again to play for her.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Lady Artemis thought his flute lovely, and had him again to play for her.
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From this reading He was one of an odd quartette, for example, which went to play to Lady Artemis Hooper, when she lay in bed after her famous escapade of falling through the window of her taxi-cab.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Having no job for the autumn, Aaron fidgetted in London.
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Aaron had that curious knack, which belongs to some people, of getting into the swim without knowing he was doing it.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Aaron had that curious knack, which belongs to some people, of getting into the swim without knowing he was doing it.
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From this reading Having no job for the autumn, Aaron fidgetted in London.
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From this reading Aaron had that curious knack, which belongs to some people, of getting into the swim without knowing he was doing it.
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From this reading Aaron had that curious knack, which belongs to some people, of getting into the swim without knowing he was doing it.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He was one of an odd quartette, for example, which went to play to Lady Artemis Hooper, when she lay in bed after her famous escapade of falling through the window of her taxi-cab.
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From this reading He was one of an odd quartette, for example, which went to play to Lady Artemis Hooper, when she lay in bed after her famous escapade of falling through the window of her taxi-cab.
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From this reading Having no job for the autumn, Aaron fidgetted in London.
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From this reading Lady Artemis thought his flute lovely, and had him again to play for her.
not any; not one
From this reading Having no job for the autumn, Aaron fidgetted in London.
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From this reading He was one of an odd quartette, for example, which went to play to Lady Artemis Hooper, when she lay in bed after her famous escapade of falling through the window of her taxi-cab.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He was one of an odd quartette, for example, which went to play to Lady Artemis Hooper, when she lay in bed after her famous escapade of falling through the window of her taxi-cab.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading He was one of an odd quartette, for example, which went to play to Lady Artemis Hooper, when she lay in bed after her famous escapade of falling through the window of her taxi-cab.
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From this reading Aaron had that curious knack, which belongs to some people, of getting into the swim without knowing he was doing it.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He was one of an odd quartette, for example, which went to play to Lady Artemis Hooper, when she lay in bed after her famous escapade of falling through the window of her taxi-cab.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He played at some concerts and some private shows.
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From this reading He played at some concerts and some private shows.
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From this reading He was one of an odd quartette, for example, which went to play to Lady Artemis Hooper, when she lay in bed after her famous escapade of falling through the window of her taxi-cab.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was one of an odd quartette, for example, which went to play to Lady Artemis Hooper, when she lay in bed after her famous escapade of falling through the window of her taxi-cab.
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From this reading He played at some concerts and some private shows.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He played at some concerts and some private shows.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Aaron had that curious knack, which belongs to some people, of getting into the swim without knowing he was doing it.
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From this reading He was one of an odd quartette, for example, which went to play to Lady Artemis Hooper, when she lay in bed after her famous escapade of falling through the window of her taxi-cab.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Aaron had that curious knack, which belongs to some people, of getting into the swim without knowing he was doing it.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Having no job for the autumn, Aaron fidgetted in London.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Lady Artemis thought his flute lovely, and had him again to play for her.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading He was one of an odd quartette, for example, which went to play to Lady Artemis Hooper, when she lay in bed after her famous escapade of falling through the window of her taxi-cab.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He was one of an odd quartette, for example, which went to play to Lady Artemis Hooper, when she lay in bed after her famous escapade of falling through the window of her taxi-cab.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was one of an odd quartette, for example, which went to play to Lady Artemis Hooper, when she lay in bed after her famous escapade of falling through the window of her taxi-cab.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading He was one of an odd quartette, for example, which went to play to Lady Artemis Hooper, when she lay in bed after her famous escapade of falling through the window of her taxi-cab.
at the time that
From this reading He was one of an odd quartette, for example, which went to play to Lady Artemis Hooper, when she lay in bed after her famous escapade of falling through the window of her taxi-cab.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He was one of an odd quartette, for example, which went to play to Lady Artemis Hooper, when she lay in bed after her famous escapade of falling through the window of her taxi-cab.
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From this reading He was one of an odd quartette, for example, which went to play to Lady Artemis Hooper, when she lay in bed after her famous escapade of falling through the window of her taxi-cab.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Aaron had that curious knack, which belongs to some people, of getting into the swim without knowing he was doing it.
