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Chapter XVII
In spite of this drop, if not just by reason of it, she felt as if Lady Bradeen, all but named out, had popped straight up; and she practically betrayed her consciousness by waiting a little before she rejoined: “Cleverer than who?” “Well, if I wasn’t afraid you’d think I swagger, I should say—than anybody! If you leave your place there, where shall you go?” he more gravely asked. “Oh too far for you ever to find me!” “I’d find you anywhere.”
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any person at all
From this reading ““Well, if I wasn’t afraid you’d think I swagger, I should say—than anybody!”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “If you leave your place there, where shall you go?” he more gravely asked.”
earlier than; in front of
From this reading “In spite of this drop, if not just by reason of it, she felt as if Lady Bradeen, all but named out, had popped straight up; and she practically betrayed her consciousness by waiting a little before she rejoined: “Cleverer than who?””
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading ““Oh too far for you ever to find me!””
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “In spite of this drop, if not just by reason of it, she felt as if Lady Bradeen, all but named out, had popped straight up; and she practically betrayed her consciousness by waiting a little before she rejoined: “Cleverer than who?””
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “In spite of this drop, if not just by reason of it, she felt as if Lady Bradeen, all but named out, had popped straight up; and she practically betrayed her consciousness by waiting a little before she rejoined: “Cleverer than who?””
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading “If you leave your place there, where shall you go?” he more gravely asked.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading ““Well, if I wasn’t afraid you’d think I swagger, I should say—than anybody!”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “In spite of this drop, if not just by reason of it, she felt as if Lady Bradeen, all but named out, had popped straight up; and she practically betrayed her consciousness by waiting a little before she rejoined: “Cleverer than who?””
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading ““Well, if I wasn’t afraid you’d think I swagger, I should say—than anybody!”
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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 In spite of this drop, if not just by reason of it, she felt as if Lady Bradeen, all but named out, had popped straight up; and she practically betrayed her consciousness by waiting a little before she rejoined: “Cleverer than who?”
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From this reading “Well, if I wasn’t afraid you’d think I swagger, I should say—than anybody!
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From this reading In spite of this drop, if not just by reason of it, she felt as if Lady Bradeen, all but named out, had popped straight up; and she practically betrayed her consciousness by waiting a little before she rejoined: “Cleverer than who?”
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In spite of this drop, if not just by reason of it, she felt as if Lady Bradeen, all but named out, had popped straight up; and she practically betrayed her consciousness by waiting a little before she rejoined: “Cleverer than who?”
any person at all
From this reading “Well, if I wasn’t afraid you’d think I swagger, I should say—than anybody!
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From this reading “I’d find you anywhere.”
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading In spite of this drop, if not just by reason of it, she felt as if Lady Bradeen, all but named out, had popped straight up; and she practically betrayed her consciousness by waiting a little before she rejoined: “Cleverer than who?”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading If you leave your place there, where shall you go?” he more gravely asked.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading In spite of this drop, if not just by reason of it, she felt as if Lady Bradeen, all but named out, had popped straight up; and she practically betrayed her consciousness by waiting a little before she rejoined: “Cleverer than who?”
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From this reading In spite of this drop, if not just by reason of it, she felt as if Lady Bradeen, all but named out, had popped straight up; and she practically betrayed her consciousness by waiting a little before she rejoined: “Cleverer than who?”
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From this reading In spite of this drop, if not just by reason of it, she felt as if Lady Bradeen, all but named out, had popped straight up; and she practically betrayed her consciousness by waiting a little before she rejoined: “Cleverer than who?”
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading In spite of this drop, if not just by reason of it, she felt as if Lady Bradeen, all but named out, had popped straight up; and she practically betrayed her consciousness by waiting a little before she rejoined: “Cleverer than who?”
showing who or what does the action
From this reading In spite of this drop, if not just by reason of it, she felt as if Lady Bradeen, all but named out, had popped straight up; and she practically betrayed her consciousness by waiting a little before she rejoined: “Cleverer than who?”
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From this reading In spite of this drop, if not just by reason of it, she felt as if Lady Bradeen, all but named out, had popped straight up; and she practically betrayed her consciousness by waiting a little before she rejoined: “Cleverer than who?”
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From this reading In spite of this drop, if not just by reason of it, she felt as if Lady Bradeen, all but named out, had popped straight up; and she practically betrayed her consciousness by waiting a little before she rejoined: “Cleverer than who?”
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From this reading In spite of this drop, if not just by reason of it, she felt as if Lady Bradeen, all but named out, had popped straight up; and she practically betrayed her consciousness by waiting a little before she rejoined: “Cleverer than who?”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Oh too far for you ever to find me!”
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From this reading “Oh too far for you ever to find me!”
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From this reading In spite of this drop, if not just by reason of it, she felt as if Lady Bradeen, all but named out, had popped straight up; and she practically betrayed her consciousness by waiting a little before she rejoined: “Cleverer than who?”
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From this reading “Oh too far for you ever to find me!”
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “Oh too far for you ever to find me!”
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From this reading If you leave your place there, where shall you go?” he more gravely asked.
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From this reading If you leave your place there, where shall you go?” he more gravely asked.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading In spite of this drop, if not just by reason of it, she felt as if Lady Bradeen, all but named out, had popped straight up; and she practically betrayed her consciousness by waiting a little before she rejoined: “Cleverer than who?”
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading If you leave your place there, where shall you go?” he more gravely asked.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading In spite of this drop, if not just by reason of it, she felt as if Lady Bradeen, all but named out, had popped straight up; and she practically betrayed her consciousness by waiting a little before she rejoined: “Cleverer than who?”
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “Well, if I wasn’t afraid you’d think I swagger, I should say—than anybody!
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From this reading “I’d find you anywhere.”
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading In spite of this drop, if not just by reason of it, she felt as if Lady Bradeen, all but named out, had popped straight up; and she practically betrayed her consciousness by waiting a little before she rejoined: “Cleverer than who?”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In spite of this drop, if not just by reason of it, she felt as if Lady Bradeen, all but named out, had popped straight up; and she practically betrayed her consciousness by waiting a little before she rejoined: “Cleverer than who?”
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading In spite of this drop, if not just by reason of it, she felt as if Lady Bradeen, all but named out, had popped straight up; and she practically betrayed her consciousness by waiting a little before she rejoined: “Cleverer than who?”
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From this reading In spite of this drop, if not just by reason of it, she felt as if Lady Bradeen, all but named out, had popped straight up; and she practically betrayed her consciousness by waiting a little before she rejoined: “Cleverer than who?”
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In spite of this drop, if not just by reason of it, she felt as if Lady Bradeen, all but named out, had popped straight up; and she practically betrayed her consciousness by waiting a little before she rejoined: “Cleverer than who?”
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading If you leave your place there, where shall you go?” he more gravely asked.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading In spite of this drop, if not just by reason of it, she felt as if Lady Bradeen, all but named out, had popped straight up; and she practically betrayed her consciousness by waiting a little before she rejoined: “Cleverer than who?”
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “Oh too far for you ever to find me!”
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From this reading If you leave your place there, where shall you go?” he more gravely asked.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In spite of this drop, if not just by reason of it, she felt as if Lady Bradeen, all but named out, had popped straight up; and she practically betrayed her consciousness by waiting a little before she rejoined: “Cleverer than who?”
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading In spite of this drop, if not just by reason of it, she felt as if Lady Bradeen, all but named out, had popped straight up; and she practically betrayed her consciousness by waiting a little before she rejoined: “Cleverer than who?”
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In spite of this drop, if not just by reason of it, she felt as if Lady Bradeen, all but named out, had popped straight up; and she practically betrayed her consciousness by waiting a little before she rejoined: “Cleverer than who?”
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From this reading “Oh too far for you ever to find me!”
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In spite of this drop, if not just by reason of it, she felt as if Lady Bradeen, all but named out, had popped straight up; and she practically betrayed her consciousness by waiting a little before she rejoined: “Cleverer than who?”
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading If you leave your place there, where shall you go?” he more gravely asked.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In spite of this drop, if not just by reason of it, she felt as if Lady Bradeen, all but named out, had popped straight up; and she practically betrayed her consciousness by waiting a little before she rejoined: “Cleverer than who?”
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In spite of this drop, if not just by reason of it, she felt as if Lady Bradeen, all but named out, had popped straight up; and she practically betrayed her consciousness by waiting a little before she rejoined: “Cleverer than who?”
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In spite of this drop, if not just by reason of it, she felt as if Lady Bradeen, all but named out, had popped straight up; and she practically betrayed her consciousness by waiting a little before she rejoined: “Cleverer than who?”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading In spite of this drop, if not just by reason of it, she felt as if Lady Bradeen, all but named out, had popped straight up; and she practically betrayed her consciousness by waiting a little before she rejoined: “Cleverer than who?”
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Well, if I wasn’t afraid you’d think I swagger, I should say—than anybody!
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading If you leave your place there, where shall you go?” he more gravely asked.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In spite of this drop, if not just by reason of it, she felt as if Lady Bradeen, all but named out, had popped straight up; and she practically betrayed her consciousness by waiting a little before she rejoined: “Cleverer than who?”
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading “Well, if I wasn’t afraid you’d think I swagger, I should say—than anybody!
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From this reading In spite of this drop, if not just by reason of it, she felt as if Lady Bradeen, all but named out, had popped straight up; and she practically betrayed her consciousness by waiting a little before she rejoined: “Cleverer than who?”
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In spite of this drop, if not just by reason of it, she felt as if Lady Bradeen, all but named out, had popped straight up; and she practically betrayed her consciousness by waiting a little before she rejoined: “Cleverer than who?”
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Well, if I wasn’t afraid you’d think I swagger, I should say—than anybody!
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading In spite of this drop, if not just by reason of it, she felt as if Lady Bradeen, all but named out, had popped straight up; and she practically betrayed her consciousness by waiting a little before she rejoined: “Cleverer than who?”
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading If you leave your place there, where shall you go?” he more gravely asked.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Well, if I wasn’t afraid you’d think I swagger, I should say—than anybody!
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading In spite of this drop, if not just by reason of it, she felt as if Lady Bradeen, all but named out, had popped straight up; and she practically betrayed her consciousness by waiting a little before she rejoined: “Cleverer than who?”
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “Oh too far for you ever to find me!”
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From this reading “Oh too far for you ever to find me!”
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In spite of this drop, if not just by reason of it, she felt as if Lady Bradeen, all but named out, had popped straight up; and she practically betrayed her consciousness by waiting a little before she rejoined: “Cleverer than who?”
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In spite of this drop, if not just by reason of it, she felt as if Lady Bradeen, all but named out, had popped straight up; and she practically betrayed her consciousness by waiting a little before she rejoined: “Cleverer than who?”
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Well, if I wasn’t afraid you’d think I swagger, I should say—than anybody!
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From this reading “Well, if I wasn’t afraid you’d think I swagger, I should say—than anybody!
in or at the place that
From this reading If you leave your place there, where shall you go?” he more gravely asked.
which person or people
From this reading In spite of this drop, if not just by reason of it, she felt as if Lady Bradeen, all but named out, had popped straight up; and she practically betrayed her consciousness by waiting a little before she rejoined: “Cleverer than who?”
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading If you leave your place there, where shall you go?” he more gravely asked.
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From this reading “Well, if I wasn’t afraid you’d think I swagger, I should say—than anybody!
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading If you leave your place there, where shall you go?” he more gravely asked.
