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Chapter XXXVIII
HOW NOLLY DECLINES TO REPEAT HIS STORY--HOW JACK RODNEY TELLS ONE INSTEAD--AND HOW THEY ALL SHOW THEIR SURPRISE ABOUT WHAT THEY KNEW BEFORE. As they enter, mirth ceases. A remarkable silence falls upon the group. Everybody looks at anything but Violet and her companion. These last advance in a leisurely manner up the room, yet with somewhat of the sneaking air of those who are in the possession of embarrassing news that must be told before much time goes by.
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on the subject of; concerning
From this reading “HOW NOLLY DECLINES TO REPEAT HIS STORY--HOW JACK RODNEY TELLS ONE INSTEAD--AND HOW THEY ALL SHOW THEIR SURPRISE ABOUT WHAT THEY KNEW BEFORE.”
any thing at all
From this reading “Everybody looks at anything but Violet and her companion.”
earlier than; in front of
From this reading “HOW NOLLY DECLINES TO REPEAT HIS STORY--HOW JACK RODNEY TELLS ONE INSTEAD--AND HOW THEY ALL SHOW THEIR SURPRISE ABOUT WHAT THEY KNEW BEFORE.”
every person
From this reading “Everybody looks at anything but Violet and her companion.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “These last advance in a leisurely manner up the room, yet with somewhat of the sneaking air of those who are in the possession of embarrassing news that must be told before much time goes by.”
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading “These last advance in a leisurely manner up the room, yet with somewhat of the sneaking air of those who are in the possession of embarrassing news that must be told before much time goes by.”
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading “HOW NOLLY DECLINES TO REPEAT HIS STORY--HOW JACK RODNEY TELLS ONE INSTEAD--AND HOW THEY ALL SHOW THEIR SURPRISE ABOUT WHAT THEY KNEW BEFORE.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “A remarkable silence falls upon the group.”
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading “A remarkable silence falls upon the group.”
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading “These last advance in a leisurely manner up the room, yet with somewhat of the sneaking air of those who are in the possession of embarrassing news that must be told before much time goes by.”
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading “These last advance in a leisurely manner up the room, yet with somewhat of the sneaking air of those who are in the possession of embarrassing news that must be told before much time goes by.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “These last advance in a leisurely manner up the room, yet with somewhat of the sneaking air of those who are in the possession of embarrassing news that must be told before much time goes by.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “These last advance in a leisurely manner up the room, yet with somewhat of the sneaking air of those who are in the possession of embarrassing news that must be told before much time goes by.”
a formal word for “on”
From this reading “A remarkable silence falls upon the group.”
but in spite of that
From this reading “These last advance in a leisurely manner up the room, yet with somewhat of the sneaking air of those who are in the possession of embarrassing news that must be told before much time goes by.”
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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 remarkable silence falls upon the group.
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading HOW NOLLY DECLINES TO REPEAT HIS STORY--HOW JACK RODNEY TELLS ONE INSTEAD--AND HOW THEY ALL SHOW THEIR SURPRISE ABOUT WHAT THEY KNEW BEFORE.
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From this reading These last advance in a leisurely manner up the room, yet with somewhat of the sneaking air of those who are in the possession of embarrassing news that must be told before much time goes by.
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From this reading These last advance in a leisurely manner up the room, yet with somewhat of the sneaking air of those who are in the possession of embarrassing news that must be told before much time goes by.
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From this reading HOW NOLLY DECLINES TO REPEAT HIS STORY--HOW JACK RODNEY TELLS ONE INSTEAD--AND HOW THEY ALL SHOW THEIR SURPRISE ABOUT WHAT THEY KNEW BEFORE.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading HOW NOLLY DECLINES TO REPEAT HIS STORY--HOW JACK RODNEY TELLS ONE INSTEAD--AND HOW THEY ALL SHOW THEIR SURPRISE ABOUT WHAT THEY KNEW BEFORE.
any thing at all
From this reading Everybody looks at anything but Violet and her companion.
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading These last advance in a leisurely manner up the room, yet with somewhat of the sneaking air of those who are in the possession of embarrassing news that must be told before much time goes by.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As they enter, mirth ceases.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Everybody looks at anything but Violet and her companion.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading These last advance in a leisurely manner up the room, yet with somewhat of the sneaking air of those who are in the possession of embarrassing news that must be told before much time goes by.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading HOW NOLLY DECLINES TO REPEAT HIS STORY--HOW JACK RODNEY TELLS ONE INSTEAD--AND HOW THEY ALL SHOW THEIR SURPRISE ABOUT WHAT THEY KNEW BEFORE.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Everybody looks at anything but Violet and her companion.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading These last advance in a leisurely manner up the room, yet with somewhat of the sneaking air of those who are in the possession of embarrassing news that must be told before much time goes by.
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From this reading As they enter, mirth ceases.
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From this reading Everybody looks at anything but Violet and her companion.
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From this reading HOW NOLLY DECLINES TO REPEAT HIS STORY--HOW JACK RODNEY TELLS ONE INSTEAD--AND HOW THEY ALL SHOW THEIR SURPRISE ABOUT WHAT THEY KNEW BEFORE.
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From this reading These last advance in a leisurely manner up the room, yet with somewhat of the sneaking air of those who are in the possession of embarrassing news that must be told before much time goes by.
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From this reading As they enter, mirth ceases.
every person
From this reading Everybody looks at anything but Violet and her companion.
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From this reading A remarkable silence falls upon the group.
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From this reading These last advance in a leisurely manner up the room, yet with somewhat of the sneaking air of those who are in the possession of embarrassing news that must be told before much time goes by.
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From this reading A remarkable silence falls upon the group.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Everybody looks at anything but Violet and her companion.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading HOW NOLLY DECLINES TO REPEAT HIS STORY--HOW JACK RODNEY TELLS ONE INSTEAD--AND HOW THEY ALL SHOW THEIR SURPRISE ABOUT WHAT THEY KNEW BEFORE.
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From this reading HOW NOLLY DECLINES TO REPEAT HIS STORY--HOW JACK RODNEY TELLS ONE INSTEAD--AND HOW THEY ALL SHOW THEIR SURPRISE ABOUT WHAT THEY KNEW BEFORE.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading These last advance in a leisurely manner up the room, yet with somewhat of the sneaking air of those who are in the possession of embarrassing news that must be told before much time goes by.
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From this reading HOW NOLLY DECLINES TO REPEAT HIS STORY--HOW JACK RODNEY TELLS ONE INSTEAD--AND HOW THEY ALL SHOW THEIR SURPRISE ABOUT WHAT THEY KNEW BEFORE.
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From this reading HOW NOLLY DECLINES TO REPEAT HIS STORY--HOW JACK RODNEY TELLS ONE INSTEAD--AND HOW THEY ALL SHOW THEIR SURPRISE ABOUT WHAT THEY KNEW BEFORE.
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From this reading HOW NOLLY DECLINES TO REPEAT HIS STORY--HOW JACK RODNEY TELLS ONE INSTEAD--AND HOW THEY ALL SHOW THEIR SURPRISE ABOUT WHAT THEY KNEW BEFORE.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading These last advance in a leisurely manner up the room, yet with somewhat of the sneaking air of those who are in the possession of embarrassing news that must be told before much time goes by.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading These last advance in a leisurely manner up the room, yet with somewhat of the sneaking air of those who are in the possession of embarrassing news that must be told before much time goes by.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Everybody looks at anything but Violet and her companion.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading These last advance in a leisurely manner up the room, yet with somewhat of the sneaking air of those who are in the possession of embarrassing news that must be told before much time goes by.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading As they enter, mirth ceases.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading These last advance in a leisurely manner up the room, yet with somewhat of the sneaking air of those who are in the possession of embarrassing news that must be told before much time goes by.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading These last advance in a leisurely manner up the room, yet with somewhat of the sneaking air of those who are in the possession of embarrassing news that must be told before much time goes by.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading These last advance in a leisurely manner up the room, yet with somewhat of the sneaking air of those who are in the possession of embarrassing news that must be told before much time goes by.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading HOW NOLLY DECLINES TO REPEAT HIS STORY--HOW JACK RODNEY TELLS ONE INSTEAD--AND HOW THEY ALL SHOW THEIR SURPRISE ABOUT WHAT THEY KNEW BEFORE.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading These last advance in a leisurely manner up the room, yet with somewhat of the sneaking air of those who are in the possession of embarrassing news that must be told before much time goes by.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading HOW NOLLY DECLINES TO REPEAT HIS STORY--HOW JACK RODNEY TELLS ONE INSTEAD--AND HOW THEY ALL SHOW THEIR SURPRISE ABOUT WHAT THEY KNEW BEFORE.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading These last advance in a leisurely manner up the room, yet with somewhat of the sneaking air of those who are in the possession of embarrassing news that must be told before much time goes by.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading A remarkable silence falls upon the group.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading HOW NOLLY DECLINES TO REPEAT HIS STORY--HOW JACK RODNEY TELLS ONE INSTEAD--AND HOW THEY ALL SHOW THEIR SURPRISE ABOUT WHAT THEY KNEW BEFORE.
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From this reading HOW NOLLY DECLINES TO REPEAT HIS STORY--HOW JACK RODNEY TELLS ONE INSTEAD--AND HOW THEY ALL SHOW THEIR SURPRISE ABOUT WHAT THEY KNEW BEFORE.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading These last advance in a leisurely manner up the room, yet with somewhat of the sneaking air of those who are in the possession of embarrassing news that must be told before much time goes by.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading HOW NOLLY DECLINES TO REPEAT HIS STORY--HOW JACK RODNEY TELLS ONE INSTEAD--AND HOW THEY ALL SHOW THEIR SURPRISE ABOUT WHAT THEY KNEW BEFORE.
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading A remarkable silence falls upon the group.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading These last advance in a leisurely manner up the room, yet with somewhat of the sneaking air of those who are in the possession of embarrassing news that must be told before much time goes by.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading These last advance in a leisurely manner up the room, yet with somewhat of the sneaking air of those who are in the possession of embarrassing news that must be told before much time goes by.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading HOW NOLLY DECLINES TO REPEAT HIS STORY--HOW JACK RODNEY TELLS ONE INSTEAD--AND HOW THEY ALL SHOW THEIR SURPRISE ABOUT WHAT THEY KNEW BEFORE.
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From this reading HOW NOLLY DECLINES TO REPEAT HIS STORY--HOW JACK RODNEY TELLS ONE INSTEAD--AND HOW THEY ALL SHOW THEIR SURPRISE ABOUT WHAT THEY KNEW BEFORE.
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From this reading HOW NOLLY DECLINES TO REPEAT HIS STORY--HOW JACK RODNEY TELLS ONE INSTEAD--AND HOW THEY ALL SHOW THEIR SURPRISE ABOUT WHAT THEY KNEW BEFORE.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading These last advance in a leisurely manner up the room, yet with somewhat of the sneaking air of those who are in the possession of embarrassing news that must be told before much time goes by.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A remarkable silence falls upon the group.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading HOW NOLLY DECLINES TO REPEAT HIS STORY--HOW JACK RODNEY TELLS ONE INSTEAD--AND HOW THEY ALL SHOW THEIR SURPRISE ABOUT WHAT THEY KNEW BEFORE.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading These last advance in a leisurely manner up the room, yet with somewhat of the sneaking air of those who are in the possession of embarrassing news that must be told before much time goes by.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading HOW NOLLY DECLINES TO REPEAT HIS STORY--HOW JACK RODNEY TELLS ONE INSTEAD--AND HOW THEY ALL SHOW THEIR SURPRISE ABOUT WHAT THEY KNEW BEFORE.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading These last advance in a leisurely manner up the room, yet with somewhat of the sneaking air of those who are in the possession of embarrassing news that must be told before much time goes by.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading These last advance in a leisurely manner up the room, yet with somewhat of the sneaking air of those who are in the possession of embarrassing news that must be told before much time goes by.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading HOW NOLLY DECLINES TO REPEAT HIS STORY--HOW JACK RODNEY TELLS ONE INSTEAD--AND HOW THEY ALL SHOW THEIR SURPRISE ABOUT WHAT THEY KNEW BEFORE.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading These last advance in a leisurely manner up the room, yet with somewhat of the sneaking air of those who are in the possession of embarrassing news that must be told before much time goes by.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading These last advance in a leisurely manner up the room, yet with somewhat of the sneaking air of those who are in the possession of embarrassing news that must be told before much time goes by.
a formal word for “on”
From this reading A remarkable silence falls upon the group.
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From this reading Everybody looks at anything but Violet and her companion.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading HOW NOLLY DECLINES TO REPEAT HIS STORY--HOW JACK RODNEY TELLS ONE INSTEAD--AND HOW THEY ALL SHOW THEIR SURPRISE ABOUT WHAT THEY KNEW BEFORE.
which person or people
From this reading These last advance in a leisurely manner up the room, yet with somewhat of the sneaking air of those who are in the possession of embarrassing news that must be told before much time goes by.
in the company of; together with
From this reading These last advance in a leisurely manner up the room, yet with somewhat of the sneaking air of those who are in the possession of embarrassing news that must be told before much time goes by.
but in spite of that
From this reading These last advance in a leisurely manner up the room, yet with somewhat of the sneaking air of those who are in the possession of embarrassing news that must be told before much time goes by.
