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Chapter XXV
MR. KENNETH DOWSETT GIVES ME THE SLIP. The beating of my heart became normal; I suppose it was the sudden appearance of a gentleman with whose face I was familiar, after many hours of suspense, that had caused its pulsations to become so rapid and violent. There was nothing surprising, after all, in the presence of Mr. Dowsett in Devlin's shop. His address was in Westminster, Devlin was an exceptionally fine workman, the accommodation was luxurious, the charges low.
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later than; following
From this reading “The beating of my heart became normal; I suppose it was the sudden appearance of a gentleman with whose face I was familiar, after many hours of suspense, that had caused its pulsations to become so rapid and violent.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “The beating of my heart became normal; I suppose it was the sudden appearance of a gentleman with whose face I was familiar, after many hours of suspense, that had caused its pulsations to become so rapid and violent.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “His address was in Westminster, Devlin was an exceptionally fine workman, the accommodation was luxurious, the charges low.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “The beating of my heart became normal; I suppose it was the sudden appearance of a gentleman with whose face I was familiar, after many hours of suspense, that had caused its pulsations to become so rapid and violent.”
not one thing; not anything
From this reading “There was nothing surprising, after all, in the presence of Mr. Dowsett in Devlin's shop.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “The beating of my heart became normal; I suppose it was the sudden appearance of a gentleman with whose face I was familiar, after many hours of suspense, that had caused its pulsations to become so rapid and violent.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “The beating of my heart became normal; I suppose it was the sudden appearance of a gentleman with whose face I was familiar, after many hours of suspense, that had caused its pulsations to become so rapid and violent.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “The beating of my heart became normal; I suppose it was the sudden appearance of a gentleman with whose face I was familiar, after many hours of suspense, that had caused its pulsations to become so rapid and violent.”
belonging to which person
From this reading “The beating of my heart became normal; I suppose it was the sudden appearance of a gentleman with whose face I was familiar, after many hours of suspense, that had caused its pulsations to become so rapid and violent.”
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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 The beating of my heart became normal; I suppose it was the sudden appearance of a gentleman with whose face I was familiar, after many hours of suspense, that had caused its pulsations to become so rapid and violent.
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From this reading His address was in Westminster, Devlin was an exceptionally fine workman, the accommodation was luxurious, the charges low.
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From this reading His address was in Westminster, Devlin was an exceptionally fine workman, the accommodation was luxurious, the charges low.
later than; following
From this reading The beating of my heart became normal; I suppose it was the sudden appearance of a gentleman with whose face I was familiar, after many hours of suspense, that had caused its pulsations to become so rapid and violent.
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From this reading There was nothing surprising, after all, in the presence of Mr. Dowsett in Devlin's shop.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading His address was in Westminster, Devlin was an exceptionally fine workman, the accommodation was luxurious, the charges low.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The beating of my heart became normal; I suppose it was the sudden appearance of a gentleman with whose face I was familiar, after many hours of suspense, that had caused its pulsations to become so rapid and violent.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading The beating of my heart became normal; I suppose it was the sudden appearance of a gentleman with whose face I was familiar, after many hours of suspense, that had caused its pulsations to become so rapid and violent.
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From this reading The beating of my heart became normal; I suppose it was the sudden appearance of a gentleman with whose face I was familiar, after many hours of suspense, that had caused its pulsations to become so rapid and violent.
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From this reading The beating of my heart became normal; I suppose it was the sudden appearance of a gentleman with whose face I was familiar, after many hours of suspense, that had caused its pulsations to become so rapid and violent.
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From this reading The beating of my heart became normal; I suppose it was the sudden appearance of a gentleman with whose face I was familiar, after many hours of suspense, that had caused its pulsations to become so rapid and violent.
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From this reading The beating of my heart became normal; I suppose it was the sudden appearance of a gentleman with whose face I was familiar, after many hours of suspense, that had caused its pulsations to become so rapid and violent.
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From this reading His address was in Westminster, Devlin was an exceptionally fine workman, the accommodation was luxurious, the charges low.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading His address was in Westminster, Devlin was an exceptionally fine workman, the accommodation was luxurious, the charges low.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading There was nothing surprising, after all, in the presence of Mr. Dowsett in Devlin's shop.
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From this reading KENNETH DOWSETT GIVES ME THE SLIP.
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From this reading His address was in Westminster, Devlin was an exceptionally fine workman, the accommodation was luxurious, the charges low.
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From this reading The beating of my heart became normal; I suppose it was the sudden appearance of a gentleman with whose face I was familiar, after many hours of suspense, that had caused its pulsations to become so rapid and violent.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The beating of my heart became normal; I suppose it was the sudden appearance of a gentleman with whose face I was familiar, after many hours of suspense, that had caused its pulsations to become so rapid and violent.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading His address was in Westminster, Devlin was an exceptionally fine workman, the accommodation was luxurious, the charges low.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading The beating of my heart became normal; I suppose it was the sudden appearance of a gentleman with whose face I was familiar, after many hours of suspense, that had caused its pulsations to become so rapid and violent.
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From this reading KENNETH DOWSETT GIVES ME THE SLIP.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The beating of my heart became normal; I suppose it was the sudden appearance of a gentleman with whose face I was familiar, after many hours of suspense, that had caused its pulsations to become so rapid and violent.
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From this reading The beating of my heart became normal; I suppose it was the sudden appearance of a gentleman with whose face I was familiar, after many hours of suspense, that had caused its pulsations to become so rapid and violent.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His address was in Westminster, Devlin was an exceptionally fine workman, the accommodation was luxurious, the charges low.
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From this reading The beating of my heart became normal; I suppose it was the sudden appearance of a gentleman with whose face I was familiar, after many hours of suspense, that had caused its pulsations to become so rapid and violent.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading The beating of my heart became normal; I suppose it was the sudden appearance of a gentleman with whose face I was familiar, after many hours of suspense, that had caused its pulsations to become so rapid and violent.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading There was nothing surprising, after all, in the presence of Mr. Dowsett in Devlin's shop.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The beating of my heart became normal; I suppose it was the sudden appearance of a gentleman with whose face I was familiar, after many hours of suspense, that had caused its pulsations to become so rapid and violent.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The beating of my heart became normal; I suppose it was the sudden appearance of a gentleman with whose face I was familiar, after many hours of suspense, that had caused its pulsations to become so rapid and violent.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading KENNETH DOWSETT GIVES ME THE SLIP.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading His address was in Westminster, Devlin was an exceptionally fine workman, the accommodation was luxurious, the charges low.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading His address was in Westminster, Devlin was an exceptionally fine workman, the accommodation was luxurious, the charges low.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The beating of my heart became normal; I suppose it was the sudden appearance of a gentleman with whose face I was familiar, after many hours of suspense, that had caused its pulsations to become so rapid and violent.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading KENNETH DOWSETT GIVES ME THE SLIP.
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From this reading MR.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading The beating of my heart became normal; I suppose it was the sudden appearance of a gentleman with whose face I was familiar, after many hours of suspense, that had caused its pulsations to become so rapid and violent.
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From this reading The beating of my heart became normal; I suppose it was the sudden appearance of a gentleman with whose face I was familiar, after many hours of suspense, that had caused its pulsations to become so rapid and violent.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading There was nothing surprising, after all, in the presence of Mr. Dowsett in Devlin's shop.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The beating of my heart became normal; I suppose it was the sudden appearance of a gentleman with whose face I was familiar, after many hours of suspense, that had caused its pulsations to become so rapid and violent.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading There was nothing surprising, after all, in the presence of Mr. Dowsett in Devlin's shop.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The beating of my heart became normal; I suppose it was the sudden appearance of a gentleman with whose face I was familiar, after many hours of suspense, that had caused its pulsations to become so rapid and violent.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The beating of my heart became normal; I suppose it was the sudden appearance of a gentleman with whose face I was familiar, after many hours of suspense, that had caused its pulsations to become so rapid and violent.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading There was nothing surprising, after all, in the presence of Mr. Dowsett in Devlin's shop.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading KENNETH DOWSETT GIVES ME THE SLIP.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The beating of my heart became normal; I suppose it was the sudden appearance of a gentleman with whose face I was familiar, after many hours of suspense, that had caused its pulsations to become so rapid and violent.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading The beating of my heart became normal; I suppose it was the sudden appearance of a gentleman with whose face I was familiar, after many hours of suspense, that had caused its pulsations to become so rapid and violent.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading The beating of my heart became normal; I suppose it was the sudden appearance of a gentleman with whose face I was familiar, after many hours of suspense, that had caused its pulsations to become so rapid and violent.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading There was nothing surprising, after all, in the presence of Mr. Dowsett in Devlin's shop.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The beating of my heart became normal; I suppose it was the sudden appearance of a gentleman with whose face I was familiar, after many hours of suspense, that had caused its pulsations to become so rapid and violent.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The beating of my heart became normal; I suppose it was the sudden appearance of a gentleman with whose face I was familiar, after many hours of suspense, that had caused its pulsations to become so rapid and violent.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading KENNETH DOWSETT GIVES ME THE SLIP.
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From this reading There was nothing surprising, after all, in the presence of Mr. Dowsett in Devlin's shop.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The beating of my heart became normal; I suppose it was the sudden appearance of a gentleman with whose face I was familiar, after many hours of suspense, that had caused its pulsations to become so rapid and violent.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading The beating of my heart became normal; I suppose it was the sudden appearance of a gentleman with whose face I was familiar, after many hours of suspense, that had caused its pulsations to become so rapid and violent.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The beating of my heart became normal; I suppose it was the sudden appearance of a gentleman with whose face I was familiar, after many hours of suspense, that had caused its pulsations to become so rapid and violent.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading His address was in Westminster, Devlin was an exceptionally fine workman, the accommodation was luxurious, the charges low.
belonging to which person
From this reading The beating of my heart became normal; I suppose it was the sudden appearance of a gentleman with whose face I was familiar, after many hours of suspense, that had caused its pulsations to become so rapid and violent.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The beating of my heart became normal; I suppose it was the sudden appearance of a gentleman with whose face I was familiar, after many hours of suspense, that had caused its pulsations to become so rapid and violent.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading His address was in Westminster, Devlin was an exceptionally fine workman, the accommodation was luxurious, the charges low.
