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Chapter XVIII
Scott Homer wore exactly, to his sister's eyes, the aspect he had worn the day before, and it also formed to her sense the great feature of his impartial greeting. "How d'ye do, Mamie? How d'ye do, Lady Wantridge?" "How d'ye do again?" Lady Wantridge replied with an equanimity striking to her hostess.
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an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"How d'ye do again?"”
earlier than; in front of
From this reading “Scott Homer wore exactly, to his sister's eyes, the aspect he had worn the day before, and it also formed to her sense the great feature of his impartial greeting.”
Mental calmness, composure, and evenness of temper, especially in a difficult situation.
From this reading “Lady Wantridge replied with an equanimity striking to her hostess.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Scott Homer wore exactly, to his sister's eyes, the aspect he had worn the day before, and it also formed to her sense the great feature of his impartial greeting.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Lady Wantridge replied with an equanimity striking to her hostess.”
Damaged or thinned by continuous use.
From this reading “Scott Homer wore exactly, to his sister's eyes, the aspect he had worn the day before, and it also formed to her sense the great feature of his impartial greeting.”
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an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "How d'ye do again?"
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From this reading Scott Homer wore exactly, to his sister's eyes, the aspect he had worn the day before, and it also formed to her sense the great feature of his impartial greeting.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Lady Wantridge replied with an equanimity striking to her hostess.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Scott Homer wore exactly, to his sister's eyes, the aspect he had worn the day before, and it also formed to her sense the great feature of his impartial greeting.
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From this reading Scott Homer wore exactly, to his sister's eyes, the aspect he had worn the day before, and it also formed to her sense the great feature of his impartial greeting.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Scott Homer wore exactly, to his sister's eyes, the aspect he had worn the day before, and it also formed to her sense the great feature of his impartial greeting.
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From this reading "How d'ye do, Mamie?
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From this reading Scott Homer wore exactly, to his sister's eyes, the aspect he had worn the day before, and it also formed to her sense the great feature of his impartial greeting.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "How d'ye do, Mamie?
Mental calmness, composure, and evenness of temper, especially in a difficult situation.
From this reading Lady Wantridge replied with an equanimity striking to her hostess.
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From this reading Scott Homer wore exactly, to his sister's eyes, the aspect he had worn the day before, and it also formed to her sense the great feature of his impartial greeting.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Scott Homer wore exactly, to his sister's eyes, the aspect he had worn the day before, and it also formed to her sense the great feature of his impartial greeting.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Scott Homer wore exactly, to his sister's eyes, the aspect he had worn the day before, and it also formed to her sense the great feature of his impartial greeting.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Scott Homer wore exactly, to his sister's eyes, the aspect he had worn the day before, and it also formed to her sense the great feature of his impartial greeting.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Scott Homer wore exactly, to his sister's eyes, the aspect he had worn the day before, and it also formed to her sense the great feature of his impartial greeting.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Scott Homer wore exactly, to his sister's eyes, the aspect he had worn the day before, and it also formed to her sense the great feature of his impartial greeting.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Scott Homer wore exactly, to his sister's eyes, the aspect he had worn the day before, and it also formed to her sense the great feature of his impartial greeting.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Scott Homer wore exactly, to his sister's eyes, the aspect he had worn the day before, and it also formed to her sense the great feature of his impartial greeting.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Scott Homer wore exactly, to his sister's eyes, the aspect he had worn the day before, and it also formed to her sense the great feature of his impartial greeting.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Scott Homer wore exactly, to his sister's eyes, the aspect he had worn the day before, and it also formed to her sense the great feature of his impartial greeting.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Scott Homer wore exactly, to his sister's eyes, the aspect he had worn the day before, and it also formed to her sense the great feature of his impartial greeting.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Lady Wantridge replied with an equanimity striking to her hostess.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "How d'ye do, Mamie?
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From this reading Scott Homer wore exactly, to his sister's eyes, the aspect he had worn the day before, and it also formed to her sense the great feature of his impartial greeting.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Scott Homer wore exactly, to his sister's eyes, the aspect he had worn the day before, and it also formed to her sense the great feature of his impartial greeting.
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From this reading How d'ye do, Lady Wantridge?"
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From this reading "How d'ye do, Mamie?
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Scott Homer wore exactly, to his sister's eyes, the aspect he had worn the day before, and it also formed to her sense the great feature of his impartial greeting.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Lady Wantridge replied with an equanimity striking to her hostess.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Scott Homer wore exactly, to his sister's eyes, the aspect he had worn the day before, and it also formed to her sense the great feature of his impartial greeting.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Scott Homer wore exactly, to his sister's eyes, the aspect he had worn the day before, and it also formed to her sense the great feature of his impartial greeting.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Scott Homer wore exactly, to his sister's eyes, the aspect he had worn the day before, and it also formed to her sense the great feature of his impartial greeting.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Lady Wantridge replied with an equanimity striking to her hostess.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Scott Homer wore exactly, to his sister's eyes, the aspect he had worn the day before, and it also formed to her sense the great feature of his impartial greeting.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Scott Homer wore exactly, to his sister's eyes, the aspect he had worn the day before, and it also formed to her sense the great feature of his impartial greeting.
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From this reading How d'ye do, Lady Wantridge?"
in the company of; together with
From this reading Lady Wantridge replied with an equanimity striking to her hostess.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Scott Homer wore exactly, to his sister's eyes, the aspect he had worn the day before, and it also formed to her sense the great feature of his impartial greeting.
Damaged or thinned by continuous use.
From this reading Scott Homer wore exactly, to his sister's eyes, the aspect he had worn the day before, and it also formed to her sense the great feature of his impartial greeting.
