Chapter XVI

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading A note was handed to him.

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From this reading In spite of all you have said, I feel sure that in time you could not help remembering.

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From this reading Two hours later, Paul came back from the mainland, where he had been making the necessary arrangements for the marriage, which was to take place at five o'clock; so far, he had told no one of his intention.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Two hours later, Paul came back from the mainland, where he had been making the necessary arrangements for the marriage, which was to take place at five o'clock; so far, he had told no one of his intention.

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From this reading Two hours later, Paul came back from the mainland, where he had been making the necessary arrangements for the marriage, which was to take place at five o'clock; so far, he had told no one of his intention.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Two hours later, Paul came back from the mainland, where he had been making the necessary arrangements for the marriage, which was to take place at five o'clock; so far, he had told no one of his intention.

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From this reading Two hours later, Paul came back from the mainland, where he had been making the necessary arrangements for the marriage, which was to take place at five o'clock; so far, he had told no one of his intention.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading In spite of all you have said, I feel sure that in time you could not help remembering.

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From this reading Two hours later, Paul came back from the mainland, where he had been making the necessary arrangements for the marriage, which was to take place at five o'clock; so far, he had told no one of his intention.

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From this reading In spite of all you have said, I feel sure that in time you could not help remembering.

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From this reading Two hours later, Paul came back from the mainland, where he had been making the necessary arrangements for the marriage, which was to take place at five o'clock; so far, he had told no one of his intention.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Two hours later, Paul came back from the mainland, where he had been making the necessary arrangements for the marriage, which was to take place at five o'clock; so far, he had told no one of his intention.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Two hours later, Paul came back from the mainland, where he had been making the necessary arrangements for the marriage, which was to take place at five o'clock; so far, he had told no one of his intention.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading Two hours later, Paul came back from the mainland, where he had been making the necessary arrangements for the marriage, which was to take place at five o'clock; so far, he had told no one of his intention.

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From this reading A note was handed to him.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading In spite of all you have said, I feel sure that in time you could not help remembering.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Two hours later, Paul came back from the mainland, where he had been making the necessary arrangements for the marriage, which was to take place at five o'clock; so far, he had told no one of his intention.

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading In spite of all you have said, I feel sure that in time you could not help remembering.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading A note was handed to him.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading Two hours later, Paul came back from the mainland, where he had been making the necessary arrangements for the marriage, which was to take place at five o'clock; so far, he had told no one of his intention.

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From this reading Two hours later, Paul came back from the mainland, where he had been making the necessary arrangements for the marriage, which was to take place at five o'clock; so far, he had told no one of his intention.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading In spite of all you have said, I feel sure that in time you could not help remembering.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading In spite of all you have said, I feel sure that in time you could not help remembering.

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From this reading Two hours later, Paul came back from the mainland, where he had been making the necessary arrangements for the marriage, which was to take place at five o'clock; so far, he had told no one of his intention.

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading "It is of no use.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading He opened it.

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From this reading Two hours later, Paul came back from the mainland, where he had been making the necessary arrangements for the marriage, which was to take place at five o'clock; so far, he had told no one of his intention.

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From this reading Two hours later, Paul came back from the mainland, where he had been making the necessary arrangements for the marriage, which was to take place at five o'clock; so far, he had told no one of his intention.

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From this reading Two hours later, Paul came back from the mainland, where he had been making the necessary arrangements for the marriage, which was to take place at five o'clock; so far, he had told no one of his intention.

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From this reading Two hours later, Paul came back from the mainland, where he had been making the necessary arrangements for the marriage, which was to take place at five o'clock; so far, he had told no one of his intention.

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From this reading Two hours later, Paul came back from the mainland, where he had been making the necessary arrangements for the marriage, which was to take place at five o'clock; so far, he had told no one of his intention.

not any; not one

From this reading Two hours later, Paul came back from the mainland, where he had been making the necessary arrangements for the marriage, which was to take place at five o'clock; so far, he had told no one of his intention.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading In spite of all you have said, I feel sure that in time you could not help remembering.

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From this reading A note was handed to him.

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From this reading Two hours later, Paul came back from the mainland, where he had been making the necessary arrangements for the marriage, which was to take place at five o'clock; so far, he had told no one of his intention.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Two hours later, Paul came back from the mainland, where he had been making the necessary arrangements for the marriage, which was to take place at five o'clock; so far, he had told no one of his intention.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Two hours later, Paul came back from the mainland, where he had been making the necessary arrangements for the marriage, which was to take place at five o'clock; so far, he had told no one of his intention.

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From this reading He opened it.

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From this reading Two hours later, Paul came back from the mainland, where he had been making the necessary arrangements for the marriage, which was to take place at five o'clock; so far, he had told no one of his intention.

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From this reading Two hours later, Paul came back from the mainland, where he had been making the necessary arrangements for the marriage, which was to take place at five o'clock; so far, he had told no one of his intention.

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From this reading In spite of all you have said, I feel sure that in time you could not help remembering.

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From this reading In spite of all you have said, I feel sure that in time you could not help remembering.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Two hours later, Paul came back from the mainland, where he had been making the necessary arrangements for the marriage, which was to take place at five o'clock; so far, he had told no one of his intention.

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From this reading In spite of all you have said, I feel sure that in time you could not help remembering.

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading In spite of all you have said, I feel sure that in time you could not help remembering.

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading Two hours later, Paul came back from the mainland, where he had been making the necessary arrangements for the marriage, which was to take place at five o'clock; so far, he had told no one of his intention.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading In spite of all you have said, I feel sure that in time you could not help remembering.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading Two hours later, Paul came back from the mainland, where he had been making the necessary arrangements for the marriage, which was to take place at five o'clock; so far, he had told no one of his intention.

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading In spite of all you have said, I feel sure that in time you could not help remembering.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading Two hours later, Paul came back from the mainland, where he had been making the necessary arrangements for the marriage, which was to take place at five o'clock; so far, he had told no one of his intention.

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading Two hours later, Paul came back from the mainland, where he had been making the necessary arrangements for the marriage, which was to take place at five o'clock; so far, he had told no one of his intention.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Two hours later, Paul came back from the mainland, where he had been making the necessary arrangements for the marriage, which was to take place at five o'clock; so far, he had told no one of his intention.

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From this reading "It is of no use.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Two hours later, Paul came back from the mainland, where he had been making the necessary arrangements for the marriage, which was to take place at five o'clock; so far, he had told no one of his intention.

in or at the place that

From this reading Two hours later, Paul came back from the mainland, where he had been making the necessary arrangements for the marriage, which was to take place at five o'clock; so far, he had told no one of his intention.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading Two hours later, Paul came back from the mainland, where he had been making the necessary arrangements for the marriage, which was to take place at five o'clock; so far, he had told no one of his intention.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading In spite of all you have said, I feel sure that in time you could not help remembering.