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Chapter XV
GIVING Coleman another glance of subtle menace Nora repeated: "Why don't you present me to your friends? " Coleman had been swiftly searching the whole world for a way clear of this unhappiness, but he knew at last that he could only die at his guns. " Why, certainly," he said quickly, " if you wish it." He sauntered easily back to the luncheon blanket. "This is Miss Black of the New York Daylight and she says that those people on the mountain are Greeks."
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a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “GIVING Coleman another glance of subtle menace Nora repeated: "Why don't you present me to your friends?”
the past participle of “be”
From this reading “" Coleman had been swiftly searching the whole world for a way clear of this unhappiness, but he knew at last that he could only die at his guns.”
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading “" Coleman had been swiftly searching the whole world for a way clear of this unhappiness, but he knew at last that he could only die at his guns.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “" Coleman had been swiftly searching the whole world for a way clear of this unhappiness, but he knew at last that he could only die at his guns.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “GIVING Coleman another glance of subtle menace Nora repeated: "Why don't you present me to your friends?”
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading “"This is Miss Black of the New York Daylight and she says that those people on the mountain are Greeks."”
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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 " Coleman had been swiftly searching the whole world for a way clear of this unhappiness, but he knew at last that he could only die at his guns.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "This is Miss Black of the New York Daylight and she says that those people on the mountain are Greeks."
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading GIVING Coleman another glance of subtle menace Nora repeated: "Why don't you present me to your friends?
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "This is Miss Black of the New York Daylight and she says that those people on the mountain are Greeks."
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading " Coleman had been swiftly searching the whole world for a way clear of this unhappiness, but he knew at last that he could only die at his guns.
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From this reading He sauntered easily back to the luncheon blanket.
the past participle of “be”
From this reading " Coleman had been swiftly searching the whole world for a way clear of this unhappiness, but he knew at last that he could only die at his guns.
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From this reading "This is Miss Black of the New York Daylight and she says that those people on the mountain are Greeks."
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From this reading He sauntered easily back to the luncheon blanket.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading " Coleman had been swiftly searching the whole world for a way clear of this unhappiness, but he knew at last that he could only die at his guns.
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From this reading " Why, certainly," he said quickly, " if you wish it."
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From this reading " Coleman had been swiftly searching the whole world for a way clear of this unhappiness, but he knew at last that he could only die at his guns.
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From this reading GIVING Coleman another glance of subtle menace Nora repeated: "Why don't you present me to your friends?
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading " Coleman had been swiftly searching the whole world for a way clear of this unhappiness, but he knew at last that he could only die at his guns.
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From this reading "This is Miss Black of the New York Daylight and she says that those people on the mountain are Greeks."
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From this reading " Coleman had been swiftly searching the whole world for a way clear of this unhappiness, but he knew at last that he could only die at his guns.
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From this reading GIVING Coleman another glance of subtle menace Nora repeated: "Why don't you present me to your friends?
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From this reading He sauntered easily back to the luncheon blanket.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading " Coleman had been swiftly searching the whole world for a way clear of this unhappiness, but he knew at last that he could only die at his guns.
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From this reading GIVING Coleman another glance of subtle menace Nora repeated: "Why don't you present me to your friends?
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading GIVING Coleman another glance of subtle menace Nora repeated: "Why don't you present me to your friends?
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading GIVING Coleman another glance of subtle menace Nora repeated: "Why don't you present me to your friends?
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "This is Miss Black of the New York Daylight and she says that those people on the mountain are Greeks."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading " Coleman had been swiftly searching the whole world for a way clear of this unhappiness, but he knew at last that he could only die at his guns.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading " Coleman had been swiftly searching the whole world for a way clear of this unhappiness, but he knew at last that he could only die at his guns.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading " Coleman had been swiftly searching the whole world for a way clear of this unhappiness, but he knew at last that he could only die at his guns.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading " Coleman had been swiftly searching the whole world for a way clear of this unhappiness, but he knew at last that he could only die at his guns.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading " Why, certainly," he said quickly, " if you wish it."
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "This is Miss Black of the New York Daylight and she says that those people on the mountain are Greeks."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading " Why, certainly," he said quickly, " if you wish it."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading " Coleman had been swiftly searching the whole world for a way clear of this unhappiness, but he knew at last that he could only die at his guns.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading " Coleman had been swiftly searching the whole world for a way clear of this unhappiness, but he knew at last that he could only die at his guns.
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From this reading He sauntered easily back to the luncheon blanket.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading GIVING Coleman another glance of subtle menace Nora repeated: "Why don't you present me to your friends?
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading GIVING Coleman another glance of subtle menace Nora repeated: "Why don't you present me to your friends?
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "This is Miss Black of the New York Daylight and she says that those people on the mountain are Greeks."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "This is Miss Black of the New York Daylight and she says that those people on the mountain are Greeks."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "This is Miss Black of the New York Daylight and she says that those people on the mountain are Greeks."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading GIVING Coleman another glance of subtle menace Nora repeated: "Why don't you present me to your friends?
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading GIVING Coleman another glance of subtle menace Nora repeated: "Why don't you present me to your friends?
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "This is Miss Black of the New York Daylight and she says that those people on the mountain are Greeks."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading " Coleman had been swiftly searching the whole world for a way clear of this unhappiness, but he knew at last that he could only die at his guns.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "This is Miss Black of the New York Daylight and she says that those people on the mountain are Greeks."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading GIVING Coleman another glance of subtle menace Nora repeated: "Why don't you present me to your friends?
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading " Why, certainly," he said quickly, " if you wish it."
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading GIVING Coleman another glance of subtle menace Nora repeated: "Why don't you present me to your friends?
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading " Why, certainly," he said quickly, " if you wish it."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He sauntered easily back to the luncheon blanket.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "This is Miss Black of the New York Daylight and she says that those people on the mountain are Greeks."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading " Coleman had been swiftly searching the whole world for a way clear of this unhappiness, but he knew at last that he could only die at his guns.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "This is Miss Black of the New York Daylight and she says that those people on the mountain are Greeks."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading GIVING Coleman another glance of subtle menace Nora repeated: "Why don't you present me to your friends?
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading " Coleman had been swiftly searching the whole world for a way clear of this unhappiness, but he knew at last that he could only die at his guns.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading " Coleman had been swiftly searching the whole world for a way clear of this unhappiness, but he knew at last that he could only die at his guns.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading " Coleman had been swiftly searching the whole world for a way clear of this unhappiness, but he knew at last that he could only die at his guns.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading " Coleman had been swiftly searching the whole world for a way clear of this unhappiness, but he knew at last that he could only die at his guns.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading "This is Miss Black of the New York Daylight and she says that those people on the mountain are Greeks."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading GIVING Coleman another glance of subtle menace Nora repeated: "Why don't you present me to your friends?
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading " Coleman had been swiftly searching the whole world for a way clear of this unhappiness, but he knew at last that he could only die at his guns.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading " Coleman had been swiftly searching the whole world for a way clear of this unhappiness, but he knew at last that he could only die at his guns.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading " Coleman had been swiftly searching the whole world for a way clear of this unhappiness, but he knew at last that he could only die at his guns.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading GIVING Coleman another glance of subtle menace Nora repeated: "Why don't you present me to your friends?
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading " Why, certainly," he said quickly, " if you wish it."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading " Coleman had been swiftly searching the whole world for a way clear of this unhappiness, but he knew at last that he could only die at his guns.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "This is Miss Black of the New York Daylight and she says that those people on the mountain are Greeks."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading GIVING Coleman another glance of subtle menace Nora repeated: "Why don't you present me to your friends?
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading GIVING Coleman another glance of subtle menace Nora repeated: "Why don't you present me to your friends?
