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Chapter XXII
"PRAY, PERMIT ME TO ESCORT YOU HOME," SAID THE HANDSOME STRANGER, STEPPING TO JESSIE'S SIDE AND RAISING HIS HAT WITH A PROFOUND BOW. Jessie looked out on to the stage at the very pretty girl at whom her companion was nodding. "That is the one you mean?" she said. "Yes; that's Celey Dunbar," returned her companion; "and I repeat that I want to warn you about her. Celey was Manager Morgan's sweetheart last season.
Oxford-style entry order: headword, part of speech, US IPA, concise definition, contextual example, audio, and collocations from this reading.
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading “"Yes; that's Celey Dunbar," returned her companion; "and I repeat that I want to warn you about her.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “"PRAY, PERMIT ME TO ESCORT YOU HOME," SAID THE HANDSOME STRANGER, STEPPING TO JESSIE'S SIDE AND RAISING HIS HAT WITH A PROFOUND BOW.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Celey was Manager Morgan's sweetheart last season.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Jessie looked out on to the stage at the very pretty girl at whom her companion was nodding.”
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading “"That is the one you mean?" she said.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “"Yes; that's Celey Dunbar," returned her companion; "and I repeat that I want to warn you about her.”
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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 "PRAY, PERMIT ME TO ESCORT YOU HOME," SAID THE HANDSOME STRANGER, STEPPING TO JESSIE'S SIDE AND RAISING HIS HAT WITH A PROFOUND BOW.
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading "Yes; that's Celey Dunbar," returned her companion; "and I repeat that I want to warn you about her.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "PRAY, PERMIT ME TO ESCORT YOU HOME," SAID THE HANDSOME STRANGER, STEPPING TO JESSIE'S SIDE AND RAISING HIS HAT WITH A PROFOUND BOW.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Jessie looked out on to the stage at the very pretty girl at whom her companion was nodding.
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From this reading "PRAY, PERMIT ME TO ESCORT YOU HOME," SAID THE HANDSOME STRANGER, STEPPING TO JESSIE'S SIDE AND RAISING HIS HAT WITH A PROFOUND BOW.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Yes; that's Celey Dunbar," returned her companion; "and I repeat that I want to warn you about her.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Jessie looked out on to the stage at the very pretty girl at whom her companion was nodding.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Yes; that's Celey Dunbar," returned her companion; "and I repeat that I want to warn you about her.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "PRAY, PERMIT ME TO ESCORT YOU HOME," SAID THE HANDSOME STRANGER, STEPPING TO JESSIE'S SIDE AND RAISING HIS HAT WITH A PROFOUND BOW.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Jessie looked out on to the stage at the very pretty girl at whom her companion was nodding.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading "PRAY, PERMIT ME TO ESCORT YOU HOME," SAID THE HANDSOME STRANGER, STEPPING TO JESSIE'S SIDE AND RAISING HIS HAT WITH A PROFOUND BOW.
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From this reading "PRAY, PERMIT ME TO ESCORT YOU HOME," SAID THE HANDSOME STRANGER, STEPPING TO JESSIE'S SIDE AND RAISING HIS HAT WITH A PROFOUND BOW.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Jessie looked out on to the stage at the very pretty girl at whom her companion was nodding.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "PRAY, PERMIT ME TO ESCORT YOU HOME," SAID THE HANDSOME STRANGER, STEPPING TO JESSIE'S SIDE AND RAISING HIS HAT WITH A PROFOUND BOW.
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From this reading "PRAY, PERMIT ME TO ESCORT YOU HOME," SAID THE HANDSOME STRANGER, STEPPING TO JESSIE'S SIDE AND RAISING HIS HAT WITH A PROFOUND BOW.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Yes; that's Celey Dunbar," returned her companion; "and I repeat that I want to warn you about her.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "That is the one you mean?" she said.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Jessie looked out on to the stage at the very pretty girl at whom her companion was nodding.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "PRAY, PERMIT ME TO ESCORT YOU HOME," SAID THE HANDSOME STRANGER, STEPPING TO JESSIE'S SIDE AND RAISING HIS HAT WITH A PROFOUND BOW.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Celey was Manager Morgan's sweetheart last season.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Jessie looked out on to the stage at the very pretty girl at whom her companion was nodding.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Celey was Manager Morgan's sweetheart last season.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "PRAY, PERMIT ME TO ESCORT YOU HOME," SAID THE HANDSOME STRANGER, STEPPING TO JESSIE'S SIDE AND RAISING HIS HAT WITH A PROFOUND BOW.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "That is the one you mean?" she said.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Celey was Manager Morgan's sweetheart last season.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Jessie looked out on to the stage at the very pretty girl at whom her companion was nodding.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Jessie looked out on to the stage at the very pretty girl at whom her companion was nodding.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "That is the one you mean?" she said.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Jessie looked out on to the stage at the very pretty girl at whom her companion was nodding.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "PRAY, PERMIT ME TO ESCORT YOU HOME," SAID THE HANDSOME STRANGER, STEPPING TO JESSIE'S SIDE AND RAISING HIS HAT WITH A PROFOUND BOW.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "PRAY, PERMIT ME TO ESCORT YOU HOME," SAID THE HANDSOME STRANGER, STEPPING TO JESSIE'S SIDE AND RAISING HIS HAT WITH A PROFOUND BOW.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Jessie looked out on to the stage at the very pretty girl at whom her companion was nodding.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "PRAY, PERMIT ME TO ESCORT YOU HOME," SAID THE HANDSOME STRANGER, STEPPING TO JESSIE'S SIDE AND RAISING HIS HAT WITH A PROFOUND BOW.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "PRAY, PERMIT ME TO ESCORT YOU HOME," SAID THE HANDSOME STRANGER, STEPPING TO JESSIE'S SIDE AND RAISING HIS HAT WITH A PROFOUND BOW.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Yes; that's Celey Dunbar," returned her companion; "and I repeat that I want to warn you about her.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading "Yes; that's Celey Dunbar," returned her companion; "and I repeat that I want to warn you about her.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "PRAY, PERMIT ME TO ESCORT YOU HOME," SAID THE HANDSOME STRANGER, STEPPING TO JESSIE'S SIDE AND RAISING HIS HAT WITH A PROFOUND BOW.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Celey was Manager Morgan's sweetheart last season.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "That is the one you mean?" she said.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "PRAY, PERMIT ME TO ESCORT YOU HOME," SAID THE HANDSOME STRANGER, STEPPING TO JESSIE'S SIDE AND RAISING HIS HAT WITH A PROFOUND BOW.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Jessie looked out on to the stage at the very pretty girl at whom her companion was nodding.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "PRAY, PERMIT ME TO ESCORT YOU HOME," SAID THE HANDSOME STRANGER, STEPPING TO JESSIE'S SIDE AND RAISING HIS HAT WITH A PROFOUND BOW.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "PRAY, PERMIT ME TO ESCORT YOU HOME," SAID THE HANDSOME STRANGER, STEPPING TO JESSIE'S SIDE AND RAISING HIS HAT WITH A PROFOUND BOW.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Celey was Manager Morgan's sweetheart last season.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "That is the one you mean?" she said.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Yes; that's Celey Dunbar," returned her companion; "and I repeat that I want to warn you about her.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "PRAY, PERMIT ME TO ESCORT YOU HOME," SAID THE HANDSOME STRANGER, STEPPING TO JESSIE'S SIDE AND RAISING HIS HAT WITH A PROFOUND BOW.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "PRAY, PERMIT ME TO ESCORT YOU HOME," SAID THE HANDSOME STRANGER, STEPPING TO JESSIE'S SIDE AND RAISING HIS HAT WITH A PROFOUND BOW.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Jessie looked out on to the stage at the very pretty girl at whom her companion was nodding.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Yes; that's Celey Dunbar," returned her companion; "and I repeat that I want to warn you about her.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Yes; that's Celey Dunbar," returned her companion; "and I repeat that I want to warn you about her.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Jessie looked out on to the stage at the very pretty girl at whom her companion was nodding.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Jessie looked out on to the stage at the very pretty girl at whom her companion was nodding.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "PRAY, PERMIT ME TO ESCORT YOU HOME," SAID THE HANDSOME STRANGER, STEPPING TO JESSIE'S SIDE AND RAISING HIS HAT WITH A PROFOUND BOW.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Yes; that's Celey Dunbar," returned her companion; "and I repeat that I want to warn you about her.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "PRAY, PERMIT ME TO ESCORT YOU HOME," SAID THE HANDSOME STRANGER, STEPPING TO JESSIE'S SIDE AND RAISING HIS HAT WITH A PROFOUND BOW.
