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Chapter XI
MISS PERRY IS THE SOUL OF DISCRETION The next morning at ten o’clock, when Jim Lascelles appeared for the second time in Hill Street, he was received in the blue drawing-room by the lilac frock and its wonderful canopy. Jim gave back a step before the picture that was presented. “My aunt!” said he. “The frock is a sweet,” said Miss Perry. “Isn’t it?
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earlier than; in front of
From this reading “Jim gave back a step before the picture that was presented.”
An overhead roof or structure, such as the high vaulted ceiling of an ancient library.
From this reading “MISS PERRY IS THE SOUL OF DISCRETION The next morning at ten o’clock, when Jim Lascelles appeared for the second time in Hill Street, he was received in the blue drawing-room by the lilac frock and its wonderful canopy.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “MISS PERRY IS THE SOUL OF DISCRETION The next morning at ten o’clock, when Jim Lascelles appeared for the second time in Hill Street, he was received in the blue drawing-room by the lilac frock and its wonderful canopy.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “MISS PERRY IS THE SOUL OF DISCRETION The next morning at ten o’clock, when Jim Lascelles appeared for the second time in Hill Street, he was received in the blue drawing-room by the lilac frock and its wonderful canopy.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “MISS PERRY IS THE SOUL OF DISCRETION The next morning at ten o’clock, when Jim Lascelles appeared for the second time in Hill Street, he was received in the blue drawing-room by the lilac frock and its wonderful canopy.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Jim gave back a step before the picture that was presented.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “MISS PERRY IS THE SOUL OF DISCRETION The next morning at ten o’clock, when Jim Lascelles appeared for the second time in Hill Street, he was received in the blue drawing-room by the lilac frock and its wonderful canopy.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “MISS PERRY IS THE SOUL OF DISCRETION The next morning at ten o’clock, when Jim Lascelles appeared for the second time in Hill Street, he was received in the blue drawing-room by the lilac frock and its wonderful canopy.”
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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 Jim gave back a step before the picture that was presented.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading MISS PERRY IS THE SOUL OF DISCRETION The next morning at ten o’clock, when Jim Lascelles appeared for the second time in Hill Street, he was received in the blue drawing-room by the lilac frock and its wonderful canopy.
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From this reading MISS PERRY IS THE SOUL OF DISCRETION The next morning at ten o’clock, when Jim Lascelles appeared for the second time in Hill Street, he was received in the blue drawing-room by the lilac frock and its wonderful canopy.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading MISS PERRY IS THE SOUL OF DISCRETION The next morning at ten o’clock, when Jim Lascelles appeared for the second time in Hill Street, he was received in the blue drawing-room by the lilac frock and its wonderful canopy.
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From this reading “My aunt!” said he.
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From this reading Jim gave back a step before the picture that was presented.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Jim gave back a step before the picture that was presented.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading MISS PERRY IS THE SOUL OF DISCRETION The next morning at ten o’clock, when Jim Lascelles appeared for the second time in Hill Street, he was received in the blue drawing-room by the lilac frock and its wonderful canopy.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading MISS PERRY IS THE SOUL OF DISCRETION The next morning at ten o’clock, when Jim Lascelles appeared for the second time in Hill Street, he was received in the blue drawing-room by the lilac frock and its wonderful canopy.
An overhead roof or structure, such as the high vaulted ceiling of an ancient library.
From this reading MISS PERRY IS THE SOUL OF DISCRETION The next morning at ten o’clock, when Jim Lascelles appeared for the second time in Hill Street, he was received in the blue drawing-room by the lilac frock and its wonderful canopy.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading MISS PERRY IS THE SOUL OF DISCRETION The next morning at ten o’clock, when Jim Lascelles appeared for the second time in Hill Street, he was received in the blue drawing-room by the lilac frock and its wonderful canopy.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading MISS PERRY IS THE SOUL OF DISCRETION The next morning at ten o’clock, when Jim Lascelles appeared for the second time in Hill Street, he was received in the blue drawing-room by the lilac frock and its wonderful canopy.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading MISS PERRY IS THE SOUL OF DISCRETION The next morning at ten o’clock, when Jim Lascelles appeared for the second time in Hill Street, he was received in the blue drawing-room by the lilac frock and its wonderful canopy.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading MISS PERRY IS THE SOUL OF DISCRETION The next morning at ten o’clock, when Jim Lascelles appeared for the second time in Hill Street, he was received in the blue drawing-room by the lilac frock and its wonderful canopy.
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From this reading Jim gave back a step before the picture that was presented.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading MISS PERRY IS THE SOUL OF DISCRETION The next morning at ten o’clock, when Jim Lascelles appeared for the second time in Hill Street, he was received in the blue drawing-room by the lilac frock and its wonderful canopy.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading MISS PERRY IS THE SOUL OF DISCRETION The next morning at ten o’clock, when Jim Lascelles appeared for the second time in Hill Street, he was received in the blue drawing-room by the lilac frock and its wonderful canopy.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading MISS PERRY IS THE SOUL OF DISCRETION The next morning at ten o’clock, when Jim Lascelles appeared for the second time in Hill Street, he was received in the blue drawing-room by the lilac frock and its wonderful canopy.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading MISS PERRY IS THE SOUL OF DISCRETION The next morning at ten o’clock, when Jim Lascelles appeared for the second time in Hill Street, he was received in the blue drawing-room by the lilac frock and its wonderful canopy.
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From this reading “Isn’t it?
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “Isn’t it?
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading MISS PERRY IS THE SOUL OF DISCRETION The next morning at ten o’clock, when Jim Lascelles appeared for the second time in Hill Street, he was received in the blue drawing-room by the lilac frock and its wonderful canopy.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading MISS PERRY IS THE SOUL OF DISCRETION The next morning at ten o’clock, when Jim Lascelles appeared for the second time in Hill Street, he was received in the blue drawing-room by the lilac frock and its wonderful canopy.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading MISS PERRY IS THE SOUL OF DISCRETION The next morning at ten o’clock, when Jim Lascelles appeared for the second time in Hill Street, he was received in the blue drawing-room by the lilac frock and its wonderful canopy.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading MISS PERRY IS THE SOUL OF DISCRETION The next morning at ten o’clock, when Jim Lascelles appeared for the second time in Hill Street, he was received in the blue drawing-room by the lilac frock and its wonderful canopy.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading MISS PERRY IS THE SOUL OF DISCRETION The next morning at ten o’clock, when Jim Lascelles appeared for the second time in Hill Street, he was received in the blue drawing-room by the lilac frock and its wonderful canopy.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading MISS PERRY IS THE SOUL OF DISCRETION The next morning at ten o’clock, when Jim Lascelles appeared for the second time in Hill Street, he was received in the blue drawing-room by the lilac frock and its wonderful canopy.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading “My aunt!” said he.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading MISS PERRY IS THE SOUL OF DISCRETION The next morning at ten o’clock, when Jim Lascelles appeared for the second time in Hill Street, he was received in the blue drawing-room by the lilac frock and its wonderful canopy.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading MISS PERRY IS THE SOUL OF DISCRETION The next morning at ten o’clock, when Jim Lascelles appeared for the second time in Hill Street, he was received in the blue drawing-room by the lilac frock and its wonderful canopy.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading MISS PERRY IS THE SOUL OF DISCRETION The next morning at ten o’clock, when Jim Lascelles appeared for the second time in Hill Street, he was received in the blue drawing-room by the lilac frock and its wonderful canopy.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading MISS PERRY IS THE SOUL OF DISCRETION The next morning at ten o’clock, when Jim Lascelles appeared for the second time in Hill Street, he was received in the blue drawing-room by the lilac frock and its wonderful canopy.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Jim gave back a step before the picture that was presented.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Jim gave back a step before the picture that was presented.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading MISS PERRY IS THE SOUL OF DISCRETION The next morning at ten o’clock, when Jim Lascelles appeared for the second time in Hill Street, he was received in the blue drawing-room by the lilac frock and its wonderful canopy.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “My aunt!” said he.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading MISS PERRY IS THE SOUL OF DISCRETION The next morning at ten o’clock, when Jim Lascelles appeared for the second time in Hill Street, he was received in the blue drawing-room by the lilac frock and its wonderful canopy.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading MISS PERRY IS THE SOUL OF DISCRETION The next morning at ten o’clock, when Jim Lascelles appeared for the second time in Hill Street, he was received in the blue drawing-room by the lilac frock and its wonderful canopy.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Jim gave back a step before the picture that was presented.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading MISS PERRY IS THE SOUL OF DISCRETION The next morning at ten o’clock, when Jim Lascelles appeared for the second time in Hill Street, he was received in the blue drawing-room by the lilac frock and its wonderful canopy.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “The frock is a sweet,” said Miss Perry.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading MISS PERRY IS THE SOUL OF DISCRETION The next morning at ten o’clock, when Jim Lascelles appeared for the second time in Hill Street, he was received in the blue drawing-room by the lilac frock and its wonderful canopy.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Jim gave back a step before the picture that was presented.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading MISS PERRY IS THE SOUL OF DISCRETION The next morning at ten o’clock, when Jim Lascelles appeared for the second time in Hill Street, he was received in the blue drawing-room by the lilac frock and its wonderful canopy.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading MISS PERRY IS THE SOUL OF DISCRETION The next morning at ten o’clock, when Jim Lascelles appeared for the second time in Hill Street, he was received in the blue drawing-room by the lilac frock and its wonderful canopy.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading MISS PERRY IS THE SOUL OF DISCRETION The next morning at ten o’clock, when Jim Lascelles appeared for the second time in Hill Street, he was received in the blue drawing-room by the lilac frock and its wonderful canopy.
at the time that
From this reading MISS PERRY IS THE SOUL OF DISCRETION The next morning at ten o’clock, when Jim Lascelles appeared for the second time in Hill Street, he was received in the blue drawing-room by the lilac frock and its wonderful canopy.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading MISS PERRY IS THE SOUL OF DISCRETION The next morning at ten o’clock, when Jim Lascelles appeared for the second time in Hill Street, he was received in the blue drawing-room by the lilac frock and its wonderful canopy.
