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Chapter XXXV
CLARENCE AGAIN. Soberly and slowly Patty was walking towards home on the last day of November. The rain had been falling at intervals through the day, interspersed with spits of snow. Not far from her own gate Patty encountered Clarence Toxteth. The afternoon was already drawing to a close, the gray clouds cutting off the last faint rays of daylight; and, as the young man was somewhat near-sighted, he did not recognize her until they were face to face.
Oxford-style entry order: headword, part of speech, US IPA, concise definition, contextual example, audio, and collocations from this reading.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “The afternoon was already drawing to a close, the gray clouds cutting off the last faint rays of daylight; and, as the young man was somewhat near-sighted, he did not recognize her until they were face to face.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “CLARENCE AGAIN.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “The afternoon was already drawing to a close, the gray clouds cutting off the last faint rays of daylight; and, as the young man was somewhat near-sighted, he did not recognize her until they were face to face.”
the past participle of “be”
From this reading “The rain had been falling at intervals through the day, interspersed with spits of snow.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Soberly and slowly Patty was walking towards home on the last day of November.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “The rain had been falling at intervals through the day, interspersed with spits of snow.”
in the direction of
From this reading “Soberly and slowly Patty was walking towards home on the last day of November.”
up to a particular time
From this reading “The afternoon was already drawing to a close, the gray clouds cutting off the last faint rays of daylight; and, as the young man was somewhat near-sighted, he did not recognize her until they were face to face.”
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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 The afternoon was already drawing to a close, the gray clouds cutting off the last faint rays of daylight; and, as the young man was somewhat near-sighted, he did not recognize her until they were face to face.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading The afternoon was already drawing to a close, the gray clouds cutting off the last faint rays of daylight; and, as the young man was somewhat near-sighted, he did not recognize her until they were face to face.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading CLARENCE AGAIN.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading The afternoon was already drawing to a close, the gray clouds cutting off the last faint rays of daylight; and, as the young man was somewhat near-sighted, he did not recognize her until they were face to face.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Soberly and slowly Patty was walking towards home on the last day of November.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The afternoon was already drawing to a close, the gray clouds cutting off the last faint rays of daylight; and, as the young man was somewhat near-sighted, he did not recognize her until they were face to face.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The rain had been falling at intervals through the day, interspersed with spits of snow.
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The rain had been falling at intervals through the day, interspersed with spits of snow.
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From this reading CLARENCE AGAIN.
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From this reading The afternoon was already drawing to a close, the gray clouds cutting off the last faint rays of daylight; and, as the young man was somewhat near-sighted, he did not recognize her until they were face to face.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The afternoon was already drawing to a close, the gray clouds cutting off the last faint rays of daylight; and, as the young man was somewhat near-sighted, he did not recognize her until they were face to face.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The afternoon was already drawing to a close, the gray clouds cutting off the last faint rays of daylight; and, as the young man was somewhat near-sighted, he did not recognize her until they were face to face.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Soberly and slowly Patty was walking towards home on the last day of November.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The afternoon was already drawing to a close, the gray clouds cutting off the last faint rays of daylight; and, as the young man was somewhat near-sighted, he did not recognize her until they were face to face.
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading The afternoon was already drawing to a close, the gray clouds cutting off the last faint rays of daylight; and, as the young man was somewhat near-sighted, he did not recognize her until they were face to face.
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From this reading The afternoon was already drawing to a close, the gray clouds cutting off the last faint rays of daylight; and, as the young man was somewhat near-sighted, he did not recognize her until they were face to face.
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From this reading Not far from her own gate Patty encountered Clarence Toxteth.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The afternoon was already drawing to a close, the gray clouds cutting off the last faint rays of daylight; and, as the young man was somewhat near-sighted, he did not recognize her until they were face to face.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The afternoon was already drawing to a close, the gray clouds cutting off the last faint rays of daylight; and, as the young man was somewhat near-sighted, he did not recognize her until they were face to face.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The rain had been falling at intervals through the day, interspersed with spits of snow.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Not far from her own gate Patty encountered Clarence Toxteth.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Not far from her own gate Patty encountered Clarence Toxteth.
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From this reading Not far from her own gate Patty encountered Clarence Toxteth.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The afternoon was already drawing to a close, the gray clouds cutting off the last faint rays of daylight; and, as the young man was somewhat near-sighted, he did not recognize her until they were face to face.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The rain had been falling at intervals through the day, interspersed with spits of snow.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The afternoon was already drawing to a close, the gray clouds cutting off the last faint rays of daylight; and, as the young man was somewhat near-sighted, he did not recognize her until they were face to face.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Not far from her own gate Patty encountered Clarence Toxteth.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Soberly and slowly Patty was walking towards home on the last day of November.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The rain had been falling at intervals through the day, interspersed with spits of snow.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The rain had been falling at intervals through the day, interspersed with spits of snow.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Soberly and slowly Patty was walking towards home on the last day of November.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The afternoon was already drawing to a close, the gray clouds cutting off the last faint rays of daylight; and, as the young man was somewhat near-sighted, he did not recognize her until they were face to face.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The afternoon was already drawing to a close, the gray clouds cutting off the last faint rays of daylight; and, as the young man was somewhat near-sighted, he did not recognize her until they were face to face.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Not far from her own gate Patty encountered Clarence Toxteth.
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From this reading Soberly and slowly Patty was walking towards home on the last day of November.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Soberly and slowly Patty was walking towards home on the last day of November.
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From this reading The afternoon was already drawing to a close, the gray clouds cutting off the last faint rays of daylight; and, as the young man was somewhat near-sighted, he did not recognize her until they were face to face.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Soberly and slowly Patty was walking towards home on the last day of November.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Not far from her own gate Patty encountered Clarence Toxteth.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Soberly and slowly Patty was walking towards home on the last day of November.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The rain had been falling at intervals through the day, interspersed with spits of snow.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The afternoon was already drawing to a close, the gray clouds cutting off the last faint rays of daylight; and, as the young man was somewhat near-sighted, he did not recognize her until they were face to face.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The afternoon was already drawing to a close, the gray clouds cutting off the last faint rays of daylight; and, as the young man was somewhat near-sighted, he did not recognize her until they were face to face.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Soberly and slowly Patty was walking towards home on the last day of November.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The rain had been falling at intervals through the day, interspersed with spits of snow.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Soberly and slowly Patty was walking towards home on the last day of November.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The afternoon was already drawing to a close, the gray clouds cutting off the last faint rays of daylight; and, as the young man was somewhat near-sighted, he did not recognize her until they were face to face.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The rain had been falling at intervals through the day, interspersed with spits of snow.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Soberly and slowly Patty was walking towards home on the last day of November.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The afternoon was already drawing to a close, the gray clouds cutting off the last faint rays of daylight; and, as the young man was somewhat near-sighted, he did not recognize her until they were face to face.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading The rain had been falling at intervals through the day, interspersed with spits of snow.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The afternoon was already drawing to a close, the gray clouds cutting off the last faint rays of daylight; and, as the young man was somewhat near-sighted, he did not recognize her until they were face to face.
in the direction of
From this reading Soberly and slowly Patty was walking towards home on the last day of November.
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From this reading Not far from her own gate Patty encountered Clarence Toxteth.
up to a particular time
From this reading The afternoon was already drawing to a close, the gray clouds cutting off the last faint rays of daylight; and, as the young man was somewhat near-sighted, he did not recognize her until they were face to face.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Soberly and slowly Patty was walking towards home on the last day of November.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Soberly and slowly Patty was walking towards home on the last day of November.
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The afternoon was already drawing to a close, the gray clouds cutting off the last faint rays of daylight; and, as the young man was somewhat near-sighted, he did not recognize her until they were face to face.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The rain had been falling at intervals through the day, interspersed with spits of snow.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The afternoon was already drawing to a close, the gray clouds cutting off the last faint rays of daylight; and, as the young man was somewhat near-sighted, he did not recognize her until they were face to face.
