Chapter XXIV

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading As upon a former occasion some twenty-four hours before, "N. H." seemed hardly aware that his visitor had left, though this time there was the vital difference--that what was of value had not gone at all.

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From this reading He returned to his place at the open window of the darkening room, while night, with her cooler airs, passed over the world on tiptoe.

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From this reading As upon a former occasion some twenty-four hours before, "N. H." seemed hardly aware that his visitor had left, though this time there was the vital difference--that what was of value had not gone at all.

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From this reading The physical presence was to him apparently the least of all.

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

From this reading As upon a former occasion some twenty-four hours before, "N. H." seemed hardly aware that his visitor had left, though this time there was the vital difference--that what was of value had not gone at all.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading As upon a former occasion some twenty-four hours before, "N. H." seemed hardly aware that his visitor had left, though this time there was the vital difference--that what was of value had not gone at all.

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From this reading As upon a former occasion some twenty-four hours before, "N. H." seemed hardly aware that his visitor had left, though this time there was the vital difference--that what was of value had not gone at all.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading As upon a former occasion some twenty-four hours before, "N. H." seemed hardly aware that his visitor had left, though this time there was the vital difference--that what was of value had not gone at all.

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From this reading He returned to his place at the open window of the darkening room, while night, with her cooler airs, passed over the world on tiptoe.

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From this reading He returned to his place at the open window of the darkening room, while night, with her cooler airs, passed over the world on tiptoe.

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From this reading As upon a former occasion some twenty-four hours before, "N. H." seemed hardly aware that his visitor had left, though this time there was the vital difference--that what was of value had not gone at all.

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From this reading The essence of the girl, it seemed, was still with him.

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From this reading As upon a former occasion some twenty-four hours before, "N. H." seemed hardly aware that his visitor had left, though this time there was the vital difference--that what was of value had not gone at all.

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From this reading The essence of the girl, it seemed, was still with him.

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From this reading As upon a former occasion some twenty-four hours before, "N. H." seemed hardly aware that his visitor had left, though this time there was the vital difference--that what was of value had not gone at all.

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From this reading As upon a former occasion some twenty-four hours before, "N. H." seemed hardly aware that his visitor had left, though this time there was the vital difference--that what was of value had not gone at all.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading As upon a former occasion some twenty-four hours before, "N. H." seemed hardly aware that his visitor had left, though this time there was the vital difference--that what was of value had not gone at all.

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From this reading As upon a former occasion some twenty-four hours before, "N. H." seemed hardly aware that his visitor had left, though this time there was the vital difference--that what was of value had not gone at all.

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

From this reading He returned to his place at the open window of the darkening room, while night, with her cooler airs, passed over the world on tiptoe.

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

From this reading He returned to his place at the open window of the darkening room, while night, with her cooler airs, passed over the world on tiptoe.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading The essence of the girl, it seemed, was still with him.

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

From this reading As upon a former occasion some twenty-four hours before, "N. H." seemed hardly aware that his visitor had left, though this time there was the vital difference--that what was of value had not gone at all.

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From this reading As upon a former occasion some twenty-four hours before, "N. H." seemed hardly aware that his visitor had left, though this time there was the vital difference--that what was of value had not gone at all.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The essence of the girl, it seemed, was still with him.

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading The physical presence was to him apparently the least of all.

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading As upon a former occasion some twenty-four hours before, "N. H." seemed hardly aware that his visitor had left, though this time there was the vital difference--that what was of value had not gone at all.

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From this reading As upon a former occasion some twenty-four hours before, "N. H." seemed hardly aware that his visitor had left, though this time there was the vital difference--that what was of value had not gone at all.

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From this reading He returned to his place at the open window of the darkening room, while night, with her cooler airs, passed over the world on tiptoe.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading As upon a former occasion some twenty-four hours before, "N. H." seemed hardly aware that his visitor had left, though this time there was the vital difference--that what was of value had not gone at all.

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From this reading As upon a former occasion some twenty-four hours before, "N. H." seemed hardly aware that his visitor had left, though this time there was the vital difference--that what was of value had not gone at all.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading As upon a former occasion some twenty-four hours before, "N. H." seemed hardly aware that his visitor had left, though this time there was the vital difference--that what was of value had not gone at all.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading He returned to his place at the open window of the darkening room, while night, with her cooler airs, passed over the world on tiptoe.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading He returned to his place at the open window of the darkening room, while night, with her cooler airs, passed over the world on tiptoe.

above and across; more than

From this reading He returned to his place at the open window of the darkening room, while night, with her cooler airs, passed over the world on tiptoe.

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading He returned to his place at the open window of the darkening room, while night, with her cooler airs, passed over the world on tiptoe.

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From this reading The physical presence was to him apparently the least of all.

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From this reading He returned to his place at the open window of the darkening room, while night, with her cooler airs, passed over the world on tiptoe.

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From this reading The physical presence was to him apparently the least of all.

a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage

From this reading It remained.

a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage

From this reading He returned to his place at the open window of the darkening room, while night, with her cooler airs, passed over the world on tiptoe.

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From this reading He returned to his place at the open window of the darkening room, while night, with her cooler airs, passed over the world on tiptoe.

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading As upon a former occasion some twenty-four hours before, "N. H." seemed hardly aware that his visitor had left, though this time there was the vital difference--that what was of value had not gone at all.

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From this reading As upon a former occasion some twenty-four hours before, "N. H." seemed hardly aware that his visitor had left, though this time there was the vital difference--that what was of value had not gone at all.

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading The essence of the girl, it seemed, was still with him.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading As upon a former occasion some twenty-four hours before, "N. H." seemed hardly aware that his visitor had left, though this time there was the vital difference--that what was of value had not gone at all.

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

From this reading As upon a former occasion some twenty-four hours before, "N. H." seemed hardly aware that his visitor had left, though this time there was the vital difference--that what was of value had not gone at all.

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From this reading As upon a former occasion some twenty-four hours before, "N. H." seemed hardly aware that his visitor had left, though this time there was the vital difference--that what was of value had not gone at all.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading As upon a former occasion some twenty-four hours before, "N. H." seemed hardly aware that his visitor had left, though this time there was the vital difference--that what was of value had not gone at all.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading As upon a former occasion some twenty-four hours before, "N. H." seemed hardly aware that his visitor had left, though this time there was the vital difference--that what was of value had not gone at all.

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading As upon a former occasion some twenty-four hours before, "N. H." seemed hardly aware that his visitor had left, though this time there was the vital difference--that what was of value had not gone at all.

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From this reading He returned to his place at the open window of the darkening room, while night, with her cooler airs, passed over the world on tiptoe.

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

From this reading The physical presence was to him apparently the least of all.

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From this reading As upon a former occasion some twenty-four hours before, "N. H." seemed hardly aware that his visitor had left, though this time there was the vital difference--that what was of value had not gone at all.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading As upon a former occasion some twenty-four hours before, "N. H." seemed hardly aware that his visitor had left, though this time there was the vital difference--that what was of value had not gone at all.

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From this reading As upon a former occasion some twenty-four hours before, "N. H." seemed hardly aware that his visitor had left, though this time there was the vital difference--that what was of value had not gone at all.

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From this reading As upon a former occasion some twenty-four hours before, "N. H." seemed hardly aware that his visitor had left, though this time there was the vital difference--that what was of value had not gone at all.

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From this reading As upon a former occasion some twenty-four hours before, "N. H." seemed hardly aware that his visitor had left, though this time there was the vital difference--that what was of value had not gone at all.

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

From this reading As upon a former occasion some twenty-four hours before, "N. H." seemed hardly aware that his visitor had left, though this time there was the vital difference--that what was of value had not gone at all.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading As upon a former occasion some twenty-four hours before, "N. H." seemed hardly aware that his visitor had left, though this time there was the vital difference--that what was of value had not gone at all.

during the time that

From this reading He returned to his place at the open window of the darkening room, while night, with her cooler airs, passed over the world on tiptoe.

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From this reading He returned to his place at the open window of the darkening room, while night, with her cooler airs, passed over the world on tiptoe.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The essence of the girl, it seemed, was still with him.

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From this reading He returned to his place at the open window of the darkening room, while night, with her cooler airs, passed over the world on tiptoe.