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Chapter XXI
THE boys were back in London the following night, and Jack expressed a wish to go to Covent Garden to see Mme Beteta, whose fame as a dancer had penetrated even to his den at Chatham, and of whose expressed desire to see him Jim had told him, among the many other novel experiences of his life in the metropolis. "Why on earth should she want to see _me?_" asked Jack. "No idea. She might not mean it, but she certainly said it. There's a lot of humbug about."
Oxford-style entry order: headword, part of speech, US IPA, concise definition, contextual example, audio, and collocations from this reading.
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading “There's a lot of humbug about."”
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading “THE boys were back in London the following night, and Jack expressed a wish to go to Covent Garden to see Mme Beteta, whose fame as a dancer had penetrated even to his den at Chatham, and of whose expressed desire to see him Jim had told him, among the many other novel experiences of his life in the metropolis.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"Why on earth should she want to see _me?_" asked Jack.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “THE boys were back in London the following night, and Jack expressed a wish to go to Covent Garden to see Mme Beteta, whose fame as a dancer had penetrated even to his den at Chatham, and of whose expressed desire to see him Jim had told him, among the many other novel experiences of his life in the metropolis.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “THE boys were back in London the following night, and Jack expressed a wish to go to Covent Garden to see Mme Beteta, whose fame as a dancer had penetrated even to his den at Chatham, and of whose expressed desire to see him Jim had told him, among the many other novel experiences of his life in the metropolis.”
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading “She might not mean it, but she certainly said it.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “THE boys were back in London the following night, and Jack expressed a wish to go to Covent Garden to see Mme Beteta, whose fame as a dancer had penetrated even to his den at Chatham, and of whose expressed desire to see him Jim had told him, among the many other novel experiences of his life in the metropolis.”
belonging to which person
From this reading “THE boys were back in London the following night, and Jack expressed a wish to go to Covent Garden to see Mme Beteta, whose fame as a dancer had penetrated even to his den at Chatham, and of whose expressed desire to see him Jim had told him, among the many other novel experiences of his life in the metropolis.”
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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 boys were back in London the following night, and Jack expressed a wish to go to Covent Garden to see Mme Beteta, whose fame as a dancer had penetrated even to his den at Chatham, and of whose expressed desire to see him Jim had told him, among the many other novel experiences of his life in the metropolis.
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading There's a lot of humbug about."
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading THE boys were back in London the following night, and Jack expressed a wish to go to Covent Garden to see Mme Beteta, whose fame as a dancer had penetrated even to his den at Chatham, and of whose expressed desire to see him Jim had told him, among the many other novel experiences of his life in the metropolis.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE boys were back in London the following night, and Jack expressed a wish to go to Covent Garden to see Mme Beteta, whose fame as a dancer had penetrated even to his den at Chatham, and of whose expressed desire to see him Jim had told him, among the many other novel experiences of his life in the metropolis.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE boys were back in London the following night, and Jack expressed a wish to go to Covent Garden to see Mme Beteta, whose fame as a dancer had penetrated even to his den at Chatham, and of whose expressed desire to see him Jim had told him, among the many other novel experiences of his life in the metropolis.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "Why on earth should she want to see _me?_" asked Jack.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE boys were back in London the following night, and Jack expressed a wish to go to Covent Garden to see Mme Beteta, whose fame as a dancer had penetrated even to his den at Chatham, and of whose expressed desire to see him Jim had told him, among the many other novel experiences of his life in the metropolis.
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From this reading THE boys were back in London the following night, and Jack expressed a wish to go to Covent Garden to see Mme Beteta, whose fame as a dancer had penetrated even to his den at Chatham, and of whose expressed desire to see him Jim had told him, among the many other novel experiences of his life in the metropolis.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE boys were back in London the following night, and Jack expressed a wish to go to Covent Garden to see Mme Beteta, whose fame as a dancer had penetrated even to his den at Chatham, and of whose expressed desire to see him Jim had told him, among the many other novel experiences of his life in the metropolis.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE boys were back in London the following night, and Jack expressed a wish to go to Covent Garden to see Mme Beteta, whose fame as a dancer had penetrated even to his den at Chatham, and of whose expressed desire to see him Jim had told him, among the many other novel experiences of his life in the metropolis.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading She might not mean it, but she certainly said it.
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From this reading She might not mean it, but she certainly said it.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE boys were back in London the following night, and Jack expressed a wish to go to Covent Garden to see Mme Beteta, whose fame as a dancer had penetrated even to his den at Chatham, and of whose expressed desire to see him Jim had told him, among the many other novel experiences of his life in the metropolis.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE boys were back in London the following night, and Jack expressed a wish to go to Covent Garden to see Mme Beteta, whose fame as a dancer had penetrated even to his den at Chatham, and of whose expressed desire to see him Jim had told him, among the many other novel experiences of his life in the metropolis.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE boys were back in London the following night, and Jack expressed a wish to go to Covent Garden to see Mme Beteta, whose fame as a dancer had penetrated even to his den at Chatham, and of whose expressed desire to see him Jim had told him, among the many other novel experiences of his life in the metropolis.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE boys were back in London the following night, and Jack expressed a wish to go to Covent Garden to see Mme Beteta, whose fame as a dancer had penetrated even to his den at Chatham, and of whose expressed desire to see him Jim had told him, among the many other novel experiences of his life in the metropolis.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE boys were back in London the following night, and Jack expressed a wish to go to Covent Garden to see Mme Beteta, whose fame as a dancer had penetrated even to his den at Chatham, and of whose expressed desire to see him Jim had told him, among the many other novel experiences of his life in the metropolis.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Why on earth should she want to see _me?_" asked Jack.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading THE boys were back in London the following night, and Jack expressed a wish to go to Covent Garden to see Mme Beteta, whose fame as a dancer had penetrated even to his den at Chatham, and of whose expressed desire to see him Jim had told him, among the many other novel experiences of his life in the metropolis.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE boys were back in London the following night, and Jack expressed a wish to go to Covent Garden to see Mme Beteta, whose fame as a dancer had penetrated even to his den at Chatham, and of whose expressed desire to see him Jim had told him, among the many other novel experiences of his life in the metropolis.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE boys were back in London the following night, and Jack expressed a wish to go to Covent Garden to see Mme Beteta, whose fame as a dancer had penetrated even to his den at Chatham, and of whose expressed desire to see him Jim had told him, among the many other novel experiences of his life in the metropolis.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE boys were back in London the following night, and Jack expressed a wish to go to Covent Garden to see Mme Beteta, whose fame as a dancer had penetrated even to his den at Chatham, and of whose expressed desire to see him Jim had told him, among the many other novel experiences of his life in the metropolis.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE boys were back in London the following night, and Jack expressed a wish to go to Covent Garden to see Mme Beteta, whose fame as a dancer had penetrated even to his den at Chatham, and of whose expressed desire to see him Jim had told him, among the many other novel experiences of his life in the metropolis.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE boys were back in London the following night, and Jack expressed a wish to go to Covent Garden to see Mme Beteta, whose fame as a dancer had penetrated even to his den at Chatham, and of whose expressed desire to see him Jim had told him, among the many other novel experiences of his life in the metropolis.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE boys were back in London the following night, and Jack expressed a wish to go to Covent Garden to see Mme Beteta, whose fame as a dancer had penetrated even to his den at Chatham, and of whose expressed desire to see him Jim had told him, among the many other novel experiences of his life in the metropolis.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE boys were back in London the following night, and Jack expressed a wish to go to Covent Garden to see Mme Beteta, whose fame as a dancer had penetrated even to his den at Chatham, and of whose expressed desire to see him Jim had told him, among the many other novel experiences of his life in the metropolis.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading THE boys were back in London the following night, and Jack expressed a wish to go to Covent Garden to see Mme Beteta, whose fame as a dancer had penetrated even to his den at Chatham, and of whose expressed desire to see him Jim had told him, among the many other novel experiences of his life in the metropolis.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE boys were back in London the following night, and Jack expressed a wish to go to Covent Garden to see Mme Beteta, whose fame as a dancer had penetrated even to his den at Chatham, and of whose expressed desire to see him Jim had told him, among the many other novel experiences of his life in the metropolis.
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From this reading There's a lot of humbug about."
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From this reading "No idea.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE boys were back in London the following night, and Jack expressed a wish to go to Covent Garden to see Mme Beteta, whose fame as a dancer had penetrated even to his den at Chatham, and of whose expressed desire to see him Jim had told him, among the many other novel experiences of his life in the metropolis.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading She might not mean it, but she certainly said it.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE boys were back in London the following night, and Jack expressed a wish to go to Covent Garden to see Mme Beteta, whose fame as a dancer had penetrated even to his den at Chatham, and of whose expressed desire to see him Jim had told him, among the many other novel experiences of his life in the metropolis.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE boys were back in London the following night, and Jack expressed a wish to go to Covent Garden to see Mme Beteta, whose fame as a dancer had penetrated even to his den at Chatham, and of whose expressed desire to see him Jim had told him, among the many other novel experiences of his life in the metropolis.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading THE boys were back in London the following night, and Jack expressed a wish to go to Covent Garden to see Mme Beteta, whose fame as a dancer had penetrated even to his den at Chatham, and of whose expressed desire to see him Jim had told him, among the many other novel experiences of his life in the metropolis.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE boys were back in London the following night, and Jack expressed a wish to go to Covent Garden to see Mme Beteta, whose fame as a dancer had penetrated even to his den at Chatham, and of whose expressed desire to see him Jim had told him, among the many other novel experiences of his life in the metropolis.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading There's a lot of humbug about."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE boys were back in London the following night, and Jack expressed a wish to go to Covent Garden to see Mme Beteta, whose fame as a dancer had penetrated even to his den at Chatham, and of whose expressed desire to see him Jim had told him, among the many other novel experiences of his life in the metropolis.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Why on earth should she want to see _me?_" asked Jack.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She might not mean it, but she certainly said it.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE boys were back in London the following night, and Jack expressed a wish to go to Covent Garden to see Mme Beteta, whose fame as a dancer had penetrated even to his den at Chatham, and of whose expressed desire to see him Jim had told him, among the many other novel experiences of his life in the metropolis.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading She might not mean it, but she certainly said it.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE boys were back in London the following night, and Jack expressed a wish to go to Covent Garden to see Mme Beteta, whose fame as a dancer had penetrated even to his den at Chatham, and of whose expressed desire to see him Jim had told him, among the many other novel experiences of his life in the metropolis.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE boys were back in London the following night, and Jack expressed a wish to go to Covent Garden to see Mme Beteta, whose fame as a dancer had penetrated even to his den at Chatham, and of whose expressed desire to see him Jim had told him, among the many other novel experiences of his life in the metropolis.
not any; not one
From this reading "No idea.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading She might not mean it, but she certainly said it.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE boys were back in London the following night, and Jack expressed a wish to go to Covent Garden to see Mme Beteta, whose fame as a dancer had penetrated even to his den at Chatham, and of whose expressed desire to see him Jim had told him, among the many other novel experiences of his life in the metropolis.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE boys were back in London the following night, and Jack expressed a wish to go to Covent Garden to see Mme Beteta, whose fame as a dancer had penetrated even to his den at Chatham, and of whose expressed desire to see him Jim had told him, among the many other novel experiences of his life in the metropolis.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "Why on earth should she want to see _me?_" asked Jack.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE boys were back in London the following night, and Jack expressed a wish to go to Covent Garden to see Mme Beteta, whose fame as a dancer had penetrated even to his den at Chatham, and of whose expressed desire to see him Jim had told him, among the many other novel experiences of his life in the metropolis.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE boys were back in London the following night, and Jack expressed a wish to go to Covent Garden to see Mme Beteta, whose fame as a dancer had penetrated even to his den at Chatham, and of whose expressed desire to see him Jim had told him, among the many other novel experiences of his life in the metropolis.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She might not mean it, but she certainly said it.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE boys were back in London the following night, and Jack expressed a wish to go to Covent Garden to see Mme Beteta, whose fame as a dancer had penetrated even to his den at Chatham, and of whose expressed desire to see him Jim had told him, among the many other novel experiences of his life in the metropolis.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Why on earth should she want to see _me?_" asked Jack.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading "Why on earth should she want to see _me?_" asked Jack.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE boys were back in London the following night, and Jack expressed a wish to go to Covent Garden to see Mme Beteta, whose fame as a dancer had penetrated even to his den at Chatham, and of whose expressed desire to see him Jim had told him, among the many other novel experiences of his life in the metropolis.
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From this reading There's a lot of humbug about."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE boys were back in London the following night, and Jack expressed a wish to go to Covent Garden to see Mme Beteta, whose fame as a dancer had penetrated even to his den at Chatham, and of whose expressed desire to see him Jim had told him, among the many other novel experiences of his life in the metropolis.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading THE boys were back in London the following night, and Jack expressed a wish to go to Covent Garden to see Mme Beteta, whose fame as a dancer had penetrated even to his den at Chatham, and of whose expressed desire to see him Jim had told him, among the many other novel experiences of his life in the metropolis.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Why on earth should she want to see _me?_" asked Jack.
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading THE boys were back in London the following night, and Jack expressed a wish to go to Covent Garden to see Mme Beteta, whose fame as a dancer had penetrated even to his den at Chatham, and of whose expressed desire to see him Jim had told him, among the many other novel experiences of his life in the metropolis.
belonging to which person
From this reading THE boys were back in London the following night, and Jack expressed a wish to go to Covent Garden to see Mme Beteta, whose fame as a dancer had penetrated even to his den at Chatham, and of whose expressed desire to see him Jim had told him, among the many other novel experiences of his life in the metropolis.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Why on earth should she want to see _me?_" asked Jack.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE boys were back in London the following night, and Jack expressed a wish to go to Covent Garden to see Mme Beteta, whose fame as a dancer had penetrated even to his den at Chatham, and of whose expressed desire to see him Jim had told him, among the many other novel experiences of his life in the metropolis.
