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Chapter IV
SCENE I Afternoon, on the departure platform of an Austrian railway station. At several little tables outside the buffet persons are taking refreshment, served by a pale young waiter. On a seat against the wall of the buffet a woman of lowly station is sitting beside two large bundles, on one of which she has placed her baby, swathed in a black shawl. WAITER. [Approaching a table whereat sit an English traveller and his wife] Two coffee?
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a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “SCENE I Afternoon, on the departure platform of an Austrian railway station.”
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading “On a seat against the wall of the buffet a woman of lowly station is sitting beside two large bundles, on one of which she has placed her baby, swathed in a black shawl.”
next to; at the side of
From this reading “On a seat against the wall of the buffet a woman of lowly station is sitting beside two large bundles, on one of which she has placed her baby, swathed in a black shawl.”
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “On a seat against the wall of the buffet a woman of lowly station is sitting beside two large bundles, on one of which she has placed her baby, swathed in a black shawl.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “At several little tables outside the buffet persons are taking refreshment, served by a pale young waiter.”
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading “On a seat against the wall of the buffet a woman of lowly station is sitting beside two large bundles, on one of which she has placed her baby, swathed in a black shawl.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “At several little tables outside the buffet persons are taking refreshment, served by a pale young waiter.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “At several little tables outside the buffet persons are taking refreshment, served by a pale young waiter.”
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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 At several little tables outside the buffet persons are taking refreshment, served by a pale young waiter.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading SCENE I Afternoon, on the departure platform of an Austrian railway station.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading On a seat against the wall of the buffet a woman of lowly station is sitting beside two large bundles, on one of which she has placed her baby, swathed in a black shawl.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading SCENE I Afternoon, on the departure platform of an Austrian railway station.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading [Approaching a table whereat sit an English traveller and his wife] Two coffee?
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From this reading [Approaching a table whereat sit an English traveller and his wife] Two coffee?
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading At several little tables outside the buffet persons are taking refreshment, served by a pale young waiter.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At several little tables outside the buffet persons are taking refreshment, served by a pale young waiter.
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From this reading SCENE I Afternoon, on the departure platform of an Austrian railway station.
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From this reading On a seat against the wall of the buffet a woman of lowly station is sitting beside two large bundles, on one of which she has placed her baby, swathed in a black shawl.
next to; at the side of
From this reading On a seat against the wall of the buffet a woman of lowly station is sitting beside two large bundles, on one of which she has placed her baby, swathed in a black shawl.
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From this reading On a seat against the wall of the buffet a woman of lowly station is sitting beside two large bundles, on one of which she has placed her baby, swathed in a black shawl.
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From this reading At several little tables outside the buffet persons are taking refreshment, served by a pale young waiter.
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From this reading On a seat against the wall of the buffet a woman of lowly station is sitting beside two large bundles, on one of which she has placed her baby, swathed in a black shawl.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading At several little tables outside the buffet persons are taking refreshment, served by a pale young waiter.
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From this reading [Approaching a table whereat sit an English traveller and his wife] Two coffee?
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From this reading SCENE I Afternoon, on the departure platform of an Austrian railway station.
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From this reading [Approaching a table whereat sit an English traveller and his wife] Two coffee?
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading On a seat against the wall of the buffet a woman of lowly station is sitting beside two large bundles, on one of which she has placed her baby, swathed in a black shawl.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading On a seat against the wall of the buffet a woman of lowly station is sitting beside two large bundles, on one of which she has placed her baby, swathed in a black shawl.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading [Approaching a table whereat sit an English traveller and his wife] Two coffee?
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading SCENE I Afternoon, on the departure platform of an Austrian railway station.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading On a seat against the wall of the buffet a woman of lowly station is sitting beside two large bundles, on one of which she has placed her baby, swathed in a black shawl.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading On a seat against the wall of the buffet a woman of lowly station is sitting beside two large bundles, on one of which she has placed her baby, swathed in a black shawl.
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From this reading On a seat against the wall of the buffet a woman of lowly station is sitting beside two large bundles, on one of which she has placed her baby, swathed in a black shawl.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading At several little tables outside the buffet persons are taking refreshment, served by a pale young waiter.
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From this reading On a seat against the wall of the buffet a woman of lowly station is sitting beside two large bundles, on one of which she has placed her baby, swathed in a black shawl.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading SCENE I Afternoon, on the departure platform of an Austrian railway station.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading SCENE I Afternoon, on the departure platform of an Austrian railway station.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading On a seat against the wall of the buffet a woman of lowly station is sitting beside two large bundles, on one of which she has placed her baby, swathed in a black shawl.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading At several little tables outside the buffet persons are taking refreshment, served by a pale young waiter.
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From this reading At several little tables outside the buffet persons are taking refreshment, served by a pale young waiter.
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From this reading At several little tables outside the buffet persons are taking refreshment, served by a pale young waiter.
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From this reading On a seat against the wall of the buffet a woman of lowly station is sitting beside two large bundles, on one of which she has placed her baby, swathed in a black shawl.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading SCENE I Afternoon, on the departure platform of an Austrian railway station.
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From this reading SCENE I Afternoon, on the departure platform of an Austrian railway station.
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From this reading At several little tables outside the buffet persons are taking refreshment, served by a pale young waiter.
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From this reading SCENE I Afternoon, on the departure platform of an Austrian railway station.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading On a seat against the wall of the buffet a woman of lowly station is sitting beside two large bundles, on one of which she has placed her baby, swathed in a black shawl.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading At several little tables outside the buffet persons are taking refreshment, served by a pale young waiter.
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From this reading At several little tables outside the buffet persons are taking refreshment, served by a pale young waiter.
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From this reading On a seat against the wall of the buffet a woman of lowly station is sitting beside two large bundles, on one of which she has placed her baby, swathed in a black shawl.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading On a seat against the wall of the buffet a woman of lowly station is sitting beside two large bundles, on one of which she has placed her baby, swathed in a black shawl.
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From this reading [Approaching a table whereat sit an English traveller and his wife] Two coffee?
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading On a seat against the wall of the buffet a woman of lowly station is sitting beside two large bundles, on one of which she has placed her baby, swathed in a black shawl.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading SCENE I Afternoon, on the departure platform of an Austrian railway station.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading On a seat against the wall of the buffet a woman of lowly station is sitting beside two large bundles, on one of which she has placed her baby, swathed in a black shawl.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading [Approaching a table whereat sit an English traveller and his wife] Two coffee?
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading At several little tables outside the buffet persons are taking refreshment, served by a pale young waiter.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading At several little tables outside the buffet persons are taking refreshment, served by a pale young waiter.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading SCENE I Afternoon, on the departure platform of an Austrian railway station.
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From this reading [Approaching a table whereat sit an English traveller and his wife] Two coffee?
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading On a seat against the wall of the buffet a woman of lowly station is sitting beside two large bundles, on one of which she has placed her baby, swathed in a black shawl.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading At several little tables outside the buffet persons are taking refreshment, served by a pale young waiter.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading On a seat against the wall of the buffet a woman of lowly station is sitting beside two large bundles, on one of which she has placed her baby, swathed in a black shawl.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading [Approaching a table whereat sit an English traveller and his wife] Two coffee?
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading On a seat against the wall of the buffet a woman of lowly station is sitting beside two large bundles, on one of which she has placed her baby, swathed in a black shawl.
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From this reading [Approaching a table whereat sit an English traveller and his wife] Two coffee?
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading On a seat against the wall of the buffet a woman of lowly station is sitting beside two large bundles, on one of which she has placed her baby, swathed in a black shawl.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading At several little tables outside the buffet persons are taking refreshment, served by a pale young waiter.
