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SOAMES BREAKS THE NEWS In leaving the Court Soames did not go straight home. He felt disinclined for the City, and drawn by need for sympathy in his triumph, he, too, made his way, but slowly and on foot, to Timothy's in the Bayswater Road. His father had just left; Mrs. Small and Aunt Hester, in possession of the whole story, greeted him warmly. They were sure he was hungry after all that evidence. Smither should toast him some more muffins, his dear father had eaten them all.
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later than; following
From this reading “They were sure he was hungry after all that evidence.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “He felt disinclined for the City, and drawn by need for sympathy in his triumph, he, too, made his way, but slowly and on foot, to Timothy's in the Bayswater Road.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “His father had just left; Mrs. Small and Aunt Hester, in possession of the whole story, greeted him warmly.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “He felt disinclined for the City, and drawn by need for sympathy in his triumph, he, too, made his way, but slowly and on foot, to Timothy's in the Bayswater Road.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “They were sure he was hungry after all that evidence.”
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later than; following
From this reading They were sure he was hungry after all that evidence.
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From this reading They were sure he was hungry after all that evidence.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He felt disinclined for the City, and drawn by need for sympathy in his triumph, he, too, made his way, but slowly and on foot, to Timothy's in the Bayswater Road.
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From this reading His father had just left; Mrs. Small and Aunt Hester, in possession of the whole story, greeted him warmly.
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From this reading He felt disinclined for the City, and drawn by need for sympathy in his triumph, he, too, made his way, but slowly and on foot, to Timothy's in the Bayswater Road.
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From this reading SOAMES BREAKS THE NEWS In leaving the Court Soames did not go straight home.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He felt disinclined for the City, and drawn by need for sympathy in his triumph, he, too, made his way, but slowly and on foot, to Timothy's in the Bayswater Road.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He felt disinclined for the City, and drawn by need for sympathy in his triumph, he, too, made his way, but slowly and on foot, to Timothy's in the Bayswater Road.
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From this reading He felt disinclined for the City, and drawn by need for sympathy in his triumph, he, too, made his way, but slowly and on foot, to Timothy's in the Bayswater Road.
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From this reading SOAMES BREAKS THE NEWS In leaving the Court Soames did not go straight home.
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From this reading Smither should toast him some more muffins, his dear father had eaten them all.
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading SOAMES BREAKS THE NEWS In leaving the Court Soames did not go straight home.
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From this reading He felt disinclined for the City, and drawn by need for sympathy in his triumph, he, too, made his way, but slowly and on foot, to Timothy's in the Bayswater Road.
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From this reading He felt disinclined for the City, and drawn by need for sympathy in his triumph, he, too, made his way, but slowly and on foot, to Timothy's in the Bayswater Road.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Smither should toast him some more muffins, his dear father had eaten them all.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading They were sure he was hungry after all that evidence.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading His father had just left; Mrs. Small and Aunt Hester, in possession of the whole story, greeted him warmly.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He felt disinclined for the City, and drawn by need for sympathy in his triumph, he, too, made his way, but slowly and on foot, to Timothy's in the Bayswater Road.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading He felt disinclined for the City, and drawn by need for sympathy in his triumph, he, too, made his way, but slowly and on foot, to Timothy's in the Bayswater Road.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He felt disinclined for the City, and drawn by need for sympathy in his triumph, he, too, made his way, but slowly and on foot, to Timothy's in the Bayswater Road.
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From this reading SOAMES BREAKS THE NEWS In leaving the Court Soames did not go straight home.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading His father had just left; Mrs. Small and Aunt Hester, in possession of the whole story, greeted him warmly.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading His father had just left; Mrs. Small and Aunt Hester, in possession of the whole story, greeted him warmly.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He felt disinclined for the City, and drawn by need for sympathy in his triumph, he, too, made his way, but slowly and on foot, to Timothy's in the Bayswater Road.
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From this reading His father had just left; Mrs. Small and Aunt Hester, in possession of the whole story, greeted him warmly.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading His father had just left; Mrs. Small and Aunt Hester, in possession of the whole story, greeted him warmly.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He felt disinclined for the City, and drawn by need for sympathy in his triumph, he, too, made his way, but slowly and on foot, to Timothy's in the Bayswater Road.
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From this reading SOAMES BREAKS THE NEWS In leaving the Court Soames did not go straight home.
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From this reading They were sure he was hungry after all that evidence.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading SOAMES BREAKS THE NEWS In leaving the Court Soames did not go straight home.
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From this reading His father had just left; Mrs. Small and Aunt Hester, in possession of the whole story, greeted him warmly.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading SOAMES BREAKS THE NEWS In leaving the Court Soames did not go straight home.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading His father had just left; Mrs. Small and Aunt Hester, in possession of the whole story, greeted him warmly.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He felt disinclined for the City, and drawn by need for sympathy in his triumph, he, too, made his way, but slowly and on foot, to Timothy's in the Bayswater Road.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Smither should toast him some more muffins, his dear father had eaten them all.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading His father had just left; Mrs. Small and Aunt Hester, in possession of the whole story, greeted him warmly.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Smither should toast him some more muffins, his dear father had eaten them all.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading He felt disinclined for the City, and drawn by need for sympathy in his triumph, he, too, made his way, but slowly and on foot, to Timothy's in the Bayswater Road.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading SOAMES BREAKS THE NEWS In leaving the Court Soames did not go straight home.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading SOAMES BREAKS THE NEWS In leaving the Court Soames did not go straight home.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading His father had just left; Mrs. Small and Aunt Hester, in possession of the whole story, greeted him warmly.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He felt disinclined for the City, and drawn by need for sympathy in his triumph, he, too, made his way, but slowly and on foot, to Timothy's in the Bayswater Road.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading His father had just left; Mrs. Small and Aunt Hester, in possession of the whole story, greeted him warmly.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He felt disinclined for the City, and drawn by need for sympathy in his triumph, he, too, made his way, but slowly and on foot, to Timothy's in the Bayswater Road.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Smither should toast him some more muffins, his dear father had eaten them all.
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From this reading He felt disinclined for the City, and drawn by need for sympathy in his triumph, he, too, made his way, but slowly and on foot, to Timothy's in the Bayswater Road.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading His father had just left; Mrs. Small and Aunt Hester, in possession of the whole story, greeted him warmly.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Smither should toast him some more muffins, his dear father had eaten them all.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading SOAMES BREAKS THE NEWS In leaving the Court Soames did not go straight home.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Smither should toast him some more muffins, his dear father had eaten them all.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading His father had just left; Mrs. Small and Aunt Hester, in possession of the whole story, greeted him warmly.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading SOAMES BREAKS THE NEWS In leaving the Court Soames did not go straight home.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading They were sure he was hungry after all that evidence.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He felt disinclined for the City, and drawn by need for sympathy in his triumph, he, too, made his way, but slowly and on foot, to Timothy's in the Bayswater Road.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading They were sure he was hungry after all that evidence.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading SOAMES BREAKS THE NEWS In leaving the Court Soames did not go straight home.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Smither should toast him some more muffins, his dear father had eaten them all.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They were sure he was hungry after all that evidence.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He felt disinclined for the City, and drawn by need for sympathy in his triumph, he, too, made his way, but slowly and on foot, to Timothy's in the Bayswater Road.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He felt disinclined for the City, and drawn by need for sympathy in his triumph, he, too, made his way, but slowly and on foot, to Timothy's in the Bayswater Road.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Smither should toast him some more muffins, his dear father had eaten them all.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He felt disinclined for the City, and drawn by need for sympathy in his triumph, he, too, made his way, but slowly and on foot, to Timothy's in the Bayswater Road.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He felt disinclined for the City, and drawn by need for sympathy in his triumph, he, too, made his way, but slowly and on foot, to Timothy's in the Bayswater Road.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading His father had just left; Mrs. Small and Aunt Hester, in possession of the whole story, greeted him warmly.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading They were sure he was hungry after all that evidence.
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From this reading He felt disinclined for the City, and drawn by need for sympathy in his triumph, he, too, made his way, but slowly and on foot, to Timothy's in the Bayswater Road.
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading They were sure he was hungry after all that evidence.
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From this reading His father had just left; Mrs. Small and Aunt Hester, in possession of the whole story, greeted him warmly.
