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Chapter XXXV
JACK’S LAST TRIAL. The dinner passed over without, so far as the guests were aware, any special feature in it. Jack might look out of sorts, perhaps, but then Jack had been out of sorts for some time past. As for Sara, the roses on her cheeks were so much brighter than usual, that some people went so far as to suppose she had stooped to the vulgar arts of the toilet. Sir Charles Motherwell was by her side, and she was talking to him with more than ordinary vivacity.
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the past participle of “be”
From this reading “Jack might look out of sorts, perhaps, but then Jack had been out of sorts for some time past.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “JACK’S LAST TRIAL.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Jack might look out of sorts, perhaps, but then Jack had been out of sorts for some time past.”
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading “Jack might look out of sorts, perhaps, but then Jack had been out of sorts for some time past.”
above and across; more than
From this reading “The dinner passed over without, so far as the guests were aware, any special feature in it.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “The dinner passed over without, so far as the guests were aware, any special feature in it.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Jack might look out of sorts, perhaps, but then Jack had been out of sorts for some time past.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “As for Sara, the roses on her cheeks were so much brighter than usual, that some people went so far as to suppose she had stooped to the vulgar arts of the toilet.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Jack might look out of sorts, perhaps, but then Jack had been out of sorts for some time past.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “As for Sara, the roses on her cheeks were so much brighter than usual, that some people went so far as to suppose she had stooped to the vulgar arts of the toilet.”
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading “The dinner passed over without, so far as the guests were aware, any special feature in it.”
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used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Sir Charles Motherwell was by her side, and she was talking to him with more than ordinary vivacity.
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From this reading The dinner passed over without, so far as the guests were aware, any special feature in it.
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From this reading As for Sara, the roses on her cheeks were so much brighter than usual, that some people went so far as to suppose she had stooped to the vulgar arts of the toilet.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The dinner passed over without, so far as the guests were aware, any special feature in it.
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From this reading The dinner passed over without, so far as the guests were aware, any special feature in it.
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Jack might look out of sorts, perhaps, but then Jack had been out of sorts for some time past.
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From this reading As for Sara, the roses on her cheeks were so much brighter than usual, that some people went so far as to suppose she had stooped to the vulgar arts of the toilet.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Jack might look out of sorts, perhaps, but then Jack had been out of sorts for some time past.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Sir Charles Motherwell was by her side, and she was talking to him with more than ordinary vivacity.
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From this reading Sir Charles Motherwell was by her side, and she was talking to him with more than ordinary vivacity.
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From this reading As for Sara, the roses on her cheeks were so much brighter than usual, that some people went so far as to suppose she had stooped to the vulgar arts of the toilet.
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From this reading The dinner passed over without, so far as the guests were aware, any special feature in it.
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From this reading The dinner passed over without, so far as the guests were aware, any special feature in it.
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From this reading The dinner passed over without, so far as the guests were aware, any special feature in it.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Jack might look out of sorts, perhaps, but then Jack had been out of sorts for some time past.
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From this reading The dinner passed over without, so far as the guests were aware, any special feature in it.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Jack might look out of sorts, perhaps, but then Jack had been out of sorts for some time past.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading As for Sara, the roses on her cheeks were so much brighter than usual, that some people went so far as to suppose she had stooped to the vulgar arts of the toilet.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Sir Charles Motherwell was by her side, and she was talking to him with more than ordinary vivacity.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The dinner passed over without, so far as the guests were aware, any special feature in it.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The dinner passed over without, so far as the guests were aware, any special feature in it.
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From this reading Jack might look out of sorts, perhaps, but then Jack had been out of sorts for some time past.
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From this reading JACK’S LAST TRIAL.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading JACK’S LAST TRIAL.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Jack might look out of sorts, perhaps, but then Jack had been out of sorts for some time past.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Jack might look out of sorts, perhaps, but then Jack had been out of sorts for some time past.
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From this reading Sir Charles Motherwell was by her side, and she was talking to him with more than ordinary vivacity.
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From this reading Sir Charles Motherwell was by her side, and she was talking to him with more than ordinary vivacity.
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From this reading As for Sara, the roses on her cheeks were so much brighter than usual, that some people went so far as to suppose she had stooped to the vulgar arts of the toilet.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Jack might look out of sorts, perhaps, but then Jack had been out of sorts for some time past.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading As for Sara, the roses on her cheeks were so much brighter than usual, that some people went so far as to suppose she had stooped to the vulgar arts of the toilet.
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From this reading Sir Charles Motherwell was by her side, and she was talking to him with more than ordinary vivacity.
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From this reading Jack might look out of sorts, perhaps, but then Jack had been out of sorts for some time past.
above and across; more than
From this reading The dinner passed over without, so far as the guests were aware, any special feature in it.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading The dinner passed over without, so far as the guests were aware, any special feature in it.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Jack might look out of sorts, perhaps, but then Jack had been out of sorts for some time past.
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From this reading As for Sara, the roses on her cheeks were so much brighter than usual, that some people went so far as to suppose she had stooped to the vulgar arts of the toilet.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Jack might look out of sorts, perhaps, but then Jack had been out of sorts for some time past.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading As for Sara, the roses on her cheeks were so much brighter than usual, that some people went so far as to suppose she had stooped to the vulgar arts of the toilet.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading As for Sara, the roses on her cheeks were so much brighter than usual, that some people went so far as to suppose she had stooped to the vulgar arts of the toilet.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As for Sara, the roses on her cheeks were so much brighter than usual, that some people went so far as to suppose she had stooped to the vulgar arts of the toilet.
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From this reading Sir Charles Motherwell was by her side, and she was talking to him with more than ordinary vivacity.
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From this reading Sir Charles Motherwell was by her side, and she was talking to him with more than ordinary vivacity.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The dinner passed over without, so far as the guests were aware, any special feature in it.
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From this reading Jack might look out of sorts, perhaps, but then Jack had been out of sorts for some time past.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Jack might look out of sorts, perhaps, but then Jack had been out of sorts for some time past.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The dinner passed over without, so far as the guests were aware, any special feature in it.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading As for Sara, the roses on her cheeks were so much brighter than usual, that some people went so far as to suppose she had stooped to the vulgar arts of the toilet.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading As for Sara, the roses on her cheeks were so much brighter than usual, that some people went so far as to suppose she had stooped to the vulgar arts of the toilet.
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From this reading Sir Charles Motherwell was by her side, and she was talking to him with more than ordinary vivacity.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading As for Sara, the roses on her cheeks were so much brighter than usual, that some people went so far as to suppose she had stooped to the vulgar arts of the toilet.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading As for Sara, the roses on her cheeks were so much brighter than usual, that some people went so far as to suppose she had stooped to the vulgar arts of the toilet.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The dinner passed over without, so far as the guests were aware, any special feature in it.
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From this reading Jack might look out of sorts, perhaps, but then Jack had been out of sorts for some time past.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Jack might look out of sorts, perhaps, but then Jack had been out of sorts for some time past.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading As for Sara, the roses on her cheeks were so much brighter than usual, that some people went so far as to suppose she had stooped to the vulgar arts of the toilet.
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From this reading As for Sara, the roses on her cheeks were so much brighter than usual, that some people went so far as to suppose she had stooped to the vulgar arts of the toilet.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading JACK’S LAST TRIAL.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading As for Sara, the roses on her cheeks were so much brighter than usual, that some people went so far as to suppose she had stooped to the vulgar arts of the toilet.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Sir Charles Motherwell was by her side, and she was talking to him with more than ordinary vivacity.
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From this reading As for Sara, the roses on her cheeks were so much brighter than usual, that some people went so far as to suppose she had stooped to the vulgar arts of the toilet.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Sir Charles Motherwell was by her side, and she was talking to him with more than ordinary vivacity.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading As for Sara, the roses on her cheeks were so much brighter than usual, that some people went so far as to suppose she had stooped to the vulgar arts of the toilet.
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The dinner passed over without, so far as the guests were aware, any special feature in it.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Sir Charles Motherwell was by her side, and she was talking to him with more than ordinary vivacity.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading The dinner passed over without, so far as the guests were aware, any special feature in it.
