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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 A day never to be forgotten by the pretty little Sentimentalist, though it left the Philosopher unmoved, or, as the slangy newspapers say, “cold.”

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading “My dear,” he began, and his voice trembled,--then again--“My dear!”

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From this reading He “knew it all the time,” he declared, and maintained an ineffable composure when Sylvia was called into her father’s study to receive the news.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading He “knew it all the time,” he declared, and maintained an ineffable composure when Sylvia was called into her father’s study to receive the news.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading He “knew it all the time,” he declared, and maintained an ineffable composure when Sylvia was called into her father’s study to receive the news.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading A day never to be forgotten by the pretty little Sentimentalist, though it left the Philosopher unmoved, or, as the slangy newspapers say, “cold.”

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading A day never to be forgotten by the pretty little Sentimentalist, though it left the Philosopher unmoved, or, as the slangy newspapers say, “cold.”

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading “My dear,” he began, and his voice trembled,--then again--“My dear!”

showing who or what does the action

From this reading A day never to be forgotten by the pretty little Sentimentalist, though it left the Philosopher unmoved, or, as the slangy newspapers say, “cold.”

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From this reading He “knew it all the time,” he declared, and maintained an ineffable composure when Sylvia was called into her father’s study to receive the news.

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From this reading A day never to be forgotten by the pretty little Sentimentalist, though it left the Philosopher unmoved, or, as the slangy newspapers say, “cold.”

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From this reading He “knew it all the time,” he declared, and maintained an ineffable composure when Sylvia was called into her father’s study to receive the news.

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From this reading The next day,--oh, that next day!

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From this reading “My dear,” he began, and his voice trembled,--then again--“My dear!”

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From this reading He “knew it all the time,” he declared, and maintained an ineffable composure when Sylvia was called into her father’s study to receive the news.

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading The worthy old doctor was slightly nervous.

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From this reading He “knew it all the time,” he declared, and maintained an ineffable composure when Sylvia was called into her father’s study to receive the news.

Not remembered; lapsed from memory.

From this reading A day never to be forgotten by the pretty little Sentimentalist, though it left the Philosopher unmoved, or, as the slangy newspapers say, “cold.”

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

From this reading He “knew it all the time,” he declared, and maintained an ineffable composure when Sylvia was called into her father’s study to receive the news.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading He “knew it all the time,” he declared, and maintained an ineffable composure when Sylvia was called into her father’s study to receive the news.

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

From this reading “My dear,” he began, and his voice trembled,--then again--“My dear!”

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From this reading He “knew it all the time,” he declared, and maintained an ineffable composure when Sylvia was called into her father’s study to receive the news.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading He “knew it all the time,” he declared, and maintained an ineffable composure when Sylvia was called into her father’s study to receive the news.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading A day never to be forgotten by the pretty little Sentimentalist, though it left the Philosopher unmoved, or, as the slangy newspapers say, “cold.”

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From this reading He “knew it all the time,” he declared, and maintained an ineffable composure when Sylvia was called into her father’s study to receive the news.

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading A day never to be forgotten by the pretty little Sentimentalist, though it left the Philosopher unmoved, or, as the slangy newspapers say, “cold.”

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading A day never to be forgotten by the pretty little Sentimentalist, though it left the Philosopher unmoved, or, as the slangy newspapers say, “cold.”

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From this reading He “knew it all the time,” he declared, and maintained an ineffable composure when Sylvia was called into her father’s study to receive the news.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading “My dear,” he began, and his voice trembled,--then again--“My dear!”

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From this reading The worthy old doctor was slightly nervous.

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading A day never to be forgotten by the pretty little Sentimentalist, though it left the Philosopher unmoved, or, as the slangy newspapers say, “cold.”

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From this reading He “knew it all the time,” he declared, and maintained an ineffable composure when Sylvia was called into her father’s study to receive the news.

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From this reading A day never to be forgotten by the pretty little Sentimentalist, though it left the Philosopher unmoved, or, as the slangy newspapers say, “cold.”

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading The next day,--oh, that next day!

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From this reading The next day,--oh, that next day!

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From this reading The worthy old doctor was slightly nervous.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading A day never to be forgotten by the pretty little Sentimentalist, though it left the Philosopher unmoved, or, as the slangy newspapers say, “cold.”

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From this reading A day never to be forgotten by the pretty little Sentimentalist, though it left the Philosopher unmoved, or, as the slangy newspapers say, “cold.”

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From this reading A day never to be forgotten by the pretty little Sentimentalist, though it left the Philosopher unmoved, or, as the slangy newspapers say, “cold.”

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From this reading He “knew it all the time,” he declared, and maintained an ineffable composure when Sylvia was called into her father’s study to receive the news.

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

From this reading A day never to be forgotten by the pretty little Sentimentalist, though it left the Philosopher unmoved, or, as the slangy newspapers say, “cold.”

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

From this reading A day never to be forgotten by the pretty little Sentimentalist, though it left the Philosopher unmoved, or, as the slangy newspapers say, “cold.”

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

From this reading A day never to be forgotten by the pretty little Sentimentalist, though it left the Philosopher unmoved, or, as the slangy newspapers say, “cold.”

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From this reading The worthy old doctor was slightly nervous.

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From this reading He “knew it all the time,” he declared, and maintained an ineffable composure when Sylvia was called into her father’s study to receive the news.

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From this reading He “knew it all the time,” he declared, and maintained an ineffable composure when Sylvia was called into her father’s study to receive the news.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The next day,--oh, that next day!

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

From this reading The next day,--oh, that next day!

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From this reading “My dear,” he began, and his voice trembled,--then again--“My dear!”

in spite of the fact that

From this reading A day never to be forgotten by the pretty little Sentimentalist, though it left the Philosopher unmoved, or, as the slangy newspapers say, “cold.”

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading He “knew it all the time,” he declared, and maintained an ineffable composure when Sylvia was called into her father’s study to receive the news.

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

From this reading A day never to be forgotten by the pretty little Sentimentalist, though it left the Philosopher unmoved, or, as the slangy newspapers say, “cold.”

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From this reading “My dear,” he began, and his voice trembled,--then again--“My dear!”

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

From this reading A day never to be forgotten by the pretty little Sentimentalist, though it left the Philosopher unmoved, or, as the slangy newspapers say, “cold.”

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From this reading “My dear,” he began, and his voice trembled,--then again--“My dear!”

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

From this reading He “knew it all the time,” he declared, and maintained an ineffable composure when Sylvia was called into her father’s study to receive the news.

at the time that

From this reading He “knew it all the time,” he declared, and maintained an ineffable composure when Sylvia was called into her father’s study to receive the news.

Having or showing the qualities or abilities that merit recognition in character or magic.

From this reading The worthy old doctor was slightly nervous.