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AdeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “A honeymooning couple, no doubt,” he went on--“nice place this for a honeymoon!” and the white-haired old Chinese who--most unusual in one of his race, had a long white beard--smiled as he poured out a tiny glass of white curaçao, the only form of alcohol I ever saw him indulge in.
acrossprepositionUS /əˈkrɔːs/
from one side of something to the other
From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ “Yes, an extremely pretty girl,” remarked old Dr. Feng, bending towards me and speaking softly across the _table-à-deux_ at which we were dining at the Kürhaus hotel at Mürren, high-up in the snow-clad Alps.
alcohol
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From this reading “A honeymooning couple, no doubt,” he went on--“nice place this for a honeymoon!” and the white-haired old Chinese who--most unusual in one of his race, had a long white beard--smiled as he poured out a tiny glass of white curaçao, the only form of alcohol I ever saw him indulge in.
Alps
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From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ “Yes, an extremely pretty girl,” remarked old Dr. Feng, bending towards me and speaking softly across the _table-à-deux_ at which we were dining at the Kürhaus hotel at Mürren, high-up in the snow-clad Alps.
America
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From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ “Yes, an extremely pretty girl,” remarked old Dr. Feng, bending towards me and speaking softly across the _table-à-deux_ at which we were dining at the Kürhaus hotel at Mürren, high-up in the snow-clad Alps.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ “Yes, an extremely pretty girl,” remarked old Dr. Feng, bending towards me and speaking softly across the _table-à-deux_ at which we were dining at the Kürhaus hotel at Mürren, high-up in the snow-clad Alps.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ “Yes, an extremely pretty girl,” remarked old Dr. Feng, bending towards me and speaking softly across the _table-à-deux_ at which we were dining at the Kürhaus hotel at Mürren, high-up in the snow-clad Alps.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “A honeymooning couple, no doubt,” he went on--“nice place this for a honeymoon!” and the white-haired old Chinese who--most unusual in one of his race, had a long white beard--smiled as he poured out a tiny glass of white curaçao, the only form of alcohol I ever saw him indulge in.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ “Yes, an extremely pretty girl,” remarked old Dr. Feng, bending towards me and speaking softly across the _table-à-deux_ at which we were dining at the Kürhaus hotel at Mürren, high-up in the snow-clad Alps.
AUTHOR
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beard
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From this reading “A honeymooning couple, no doubt,” he went on--“nice place this for a honeymoon!” and the white-haired old Chinese who--most unusual in one of his race, had a long white beard--smiled as he poured out a tiny glass of white curaçao, the only form of alcohol I ever saw him indulge in.
bending
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From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ “Yes, an extremely pretty girl,” remarked old Dr. Feng, bending towards me and speaking softly across the _table-à-deux_ at which we were dining at the Kürhaus hotel at Mürren, high-up in the snow-clad Alps.
BYprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
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CARLO
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chatted
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From this reading She wore a flame-colored dance-frock, and was laughing happily as she chatted with a good-looking young man, perhaps six years or so her senior.
Chinese
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From this reading “A honeymooning couple, no doubt,” he went on--“nice place this for a honeymoon!” and the white-haired old Chinese who--most unusual in one of his race, had a long white beard--smiled as he poured out a tiny glass of white curaçao, the only form of alcohol I ever saw him indulge in.
corner
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From this reading I glanced across in the direction he indicated and saw seated in a corner, a pretty dark-haired grey-eyed girl of twenty.
couplenounUS /ˈkʌpəl/
two people or things considered together
From this reading “A honeymooning couple, no doubt,” he went on--“nice place this for a honeymoon!” and the white-haired old Chinese who--most unusual in one of his race, had a long white beard--smiled as he poured out a tiny glass of white curaçao, the only form of alcohol I ever saw him indulge in.
curaçao
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From this reading “A honeymooning couple, no doubt,” he went on--“nice place this for a honeymoon!” and the white-haired old Chinese who--most unusual in one of his race, had a long white beard--smiled as he poured out a tiny glass of white curaçao, the only form of alcohol I ever saw him indulge in.
dance-frock
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From this reading She wore a flame-colored dance-frock, and was laughing happily as she chatted with a good-looking young man, perhaps six years or so her senior.
dark-haired
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From this reading I glanced across in the direction he indicated and saw seated in a corner, a pretty dark-haired grey-eyed girl of twenty.
dining
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From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ “Yes, an extremely pretty girl,” remarked old Dr. Feng, bending towards me and speaking softly across the _table-à-deux_ at which we were dining at the Kürhaus hotel at Mürren, high-up in the snow-clad Alps.
direction
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From this reading I glanced across in the direction he indicated and saw seated in a corner, a pretty dark-haired grey-eyed girl of twenty.
doubt
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From this reading “A honeymooning couple, no doubt,” he went on--“nice place this for a honeymoon!” and the white-haired old Chinese who--most unusual in one of his race, had a long white beard--smiled as he poured out a tiny glass of white curaçao, the only form of alcohol I ever saw him indulge in.
Dr
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From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ “Yes, an extremely pretty girl,” remarked old Dr. Feng, bending towards me and speaking softly across the _table-à-deux_ at which we were dining at the Kürhaus hotel at Mürren, high-up in the snow-clad Alps.
ETC
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From this reading BY WILLIAM LE QUEUX AUTHOR OF “MADEMOISELLE OF MONTE CARLO,” “THE VOICE FROM THE VOID,” ETC.
evernounUS /ever/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “A honeymooning couple, no doubt,” he went on--“nice place this for a honeymoon!” and the white-haired old Chinese who--most unusual in one of his race, had a long white beard--smiled as he poured out a tiny glass of white curaçao, the only form of alcohol I ever saw him indulge in.
extremely
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From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ “Yes, an extremely pretty girl,” remarked old Dr. Feng, bending towards me and speaking softly across the _table-à-deux_ at which we were dining at the Kürhaus hotel at Mürren, high-up in the snow-clad Alps.
Feng
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From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ “Yes, an extremely pretty girl,” remarked old Dr. Feng, bending towards me and speaking softly across the _table-à-deux_ at which we were dining at the Kürhaus hotel at Mürren, high-up in the snow-clad Alps.
flame-colored
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From this reading She wore a flame-colored dance-frock, and was laughing happily as she chatted with a good-looking young man, perhaps six years or so her senior.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “A honeymooning couple, no doubt,” he went on--“nice place this for a honeymoon!” and the white-haired old Chinese who--most unusual in one of his race, had a long white beard--smiled as he poured out a tiny glass of white curaçao, the only form of alcohol I ever saw him indulge in.
form
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From this reading “A honeymooning couple, no doubt,” he went on--“nice place this for a honeymoon!” and the white-haired old Chinese who--most unusual in one of his race, had a long white beard--smiled as he poured out a tiny glass of white curaçao, the only form of alcohol I ever saw him indulge in.
FROMprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading BY WILLIAM LE QUEUX AUTHOR OF “MADEMOISELLE OF MONTE CARLO,” “THE VOICE FROM THE VOID,” ETC.
girl
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From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ “Yes, an extremely pretty girl,” remarked old Dr. Feng, bending towards me and speaking softly across the _table-à-deux_ at which we were dining at the Kürhaus hotel at Mürren, high-up in the snow-clad Alps.
glanced
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From this reading I glanced across in the direction he indicated and saw seated in a corner, a pretty dark-haired grey-eyed girl of twenty.
glass
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From this reading “A honeymooning couple, no doubt,” he went on--“nice place this for a honeymoon!” and the white-haired old Chinese who--most unusual in one of his race, had a long white beard--smiled as he poured out a tiny glass of white curaçao, the only form of alcohol I ever saw him indulge in.
good-looking
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From this reading She wore a flame-colored dance-frock, and was laughing happily as she chatted with a good-looking young man, perhaps six years or so her senior.
grey-eyed
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From this reading I glanced across in the direction he indicated and saw seated in a corner, a pretty dark-haired grey-eyed girl of twenty.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading “A honeymooning couple, no doubt,” he went on--“nice place this for a honeymoon!” and the white-haired old Chinese who--most unusual in one of his race, had a long white beard--smiled as he poured out a tiny glass of white curaçao, the only form of alcohol I ever saw him indulge in.
happily
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From this reading She wore a flame-colored dance-frock, and was laughing happily as she chatted with a good-looking young man, perhaps six years or so her senior.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “A honeymooning couple, no doubt,” he went on--“nice place this for a honeymoon!” and the white-haired old Chinese who--most unusual in one of his race, had a long white beard--smiled as he poured out a tiny glass of white curaçao, the only form of alcohol I ever saw him indulge in.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She wore a flame-colored dance-frock, and was laughing happily as she chatted with a good-looking young man, perhaps six years or so her senior.
high-up
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From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ “Yes, an extremely pretty girl,” remarked old Dr. Feng, bending towards me and speaking softly across the _table-à-deux_ at which we were dining at the Kürhaus hotel at Mürren, high-up in the snow-clad Alps.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “A honeymooning couple, no doubt,” he went on--“nice place this for a honeymoon!” and the white-haired old Chinese who--most unusual in one of his race, had a long white beard--smiled as he poured out a tiny glass of white curaçao, the only form of alcohol I ever saw him indulge in.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading “A honeymooning couple, no doubt,” he went on--“nice place this for a honeymoon!” and the white-haired old Chinese who--most unusual in one of his race, had a long white beard--smiled as he poured out a tiny glass of white curaçao, the only form of alcohol I ever saw him indulge in.
honeymoon
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From this reading “A honeymooning couple, no doubt,” he went on--“nice place this for a honeymoon!” and the white-haired old Chinese who--most unusual in one of his race, had a long white beard--smiled as he poured out a tiny glass of white curaçao, the only form of alcohol I ever saw him indulge in.
honeymooning
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From this reading “A honeymooning couple, no doubt,” he went on--“nice place this for a honeymoon!” and the white-haired old Chinese who--most unusual in one of his race, had a long white beard--smiled as he poured out a tiny glass of white curaçao, the only form of alcohol I ever saw him indulge in.
hotel
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From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ “Yes, an extremely pretty girl,” remarked old Dr. Feng, bending towards me and speaking softly across the _table-à-deux_ at which we were dining at the Kürhaus hotel at Mürren, high-up in the snow-clad Alps.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “A honeymooning couple, no doubt,” he went on--“nice place this for a honeymoon!” and the white-haired old Chinese who--most unusual in one of his race, had a long white beard--smiled as he poured out a tiny glass of white curaçao, the only form of alcohol I ever saw him indulge in.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ “Yes, an extremely pretty girl,” remarked old Dr. Feng, bending towards me and speaking softly across the _table-à-deux_ at which we were dining at the Kürhaus hotel at Mürren, high-up in the snow-clad Alps.
indicated
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From this reading I glanced across in the direction he indicated and saw seated in a corner, a pretty dark-haired grey-eyed girl of twenty.
indulge
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From this reading “A honeymooning couple, no doubt,” he went on--“nice place this for a honeymoon!” and the white-haired old Chinese who--most unusual in one of his race, had a long white beard--smiled as he poured out a tiny glass of white curaçao, the only form of alcohol I ever saw him indulge in.
Kürhaus
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From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ “Yes, an extremely pretty girl,” remarked old Dr. Feng, bending towards me and speaking softly across the _table-à-deux_ at which we were dining at the Kürhaus hotel at Mürren, high-up in the snow-clad Alps.
laughing
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From this reading She wore a flame-colored dance-frock, and was laughing happily as she chatted with a good-looking young man, perhaps six years or so her senior.
LE
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From this reading BY WILLIAM LE QUEUX AUTHOR OF “MADEMOISELLE OF MONTE CARLO,” “THE VOICE FROM THE VOID,” ETC.
longnounUS /long/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “A honeymooning couple, no doubt,” he went on--“nice place this for a honeymoon!” and the white-haired old Chinese who--most unusual in one of his race, had a long white beard--smiled as he poured out a tiny glass of white curaçao, the only form of alcohol I ever saw him indulge in.
MADEMOISELLE
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man
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From this reading She wore a flame-colored dance-frock, and was laughing happily as she chatted with a good-looking young man, perhaps six years or so her senior.
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ “Yes, an extremely pretty girl,” remarked old Dr. Feng, bending towards me and speaking softly across the _table-à-deux_ at which we were dining at the Kürhaus hotel at Mürren, high-up in the snow-clad Alps.
MONTE
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most
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From this reading “A honeymooning couple, no doubt,” he went on--“nice place this for a honeymoon!” and the white-haired old Chinese who--most unusual in one of his race, had a long white beard--smiled as he poured out a tiny glass of white curaçao, the only form of alcohol I ever saw him indulge in.
Mürren
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From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ “Yes, an extremely pretty girl,” remarked old Dr. Feng, bending towards me and speaking softly across the _table-à-deux_ at which we were dining at the Kürhaus hotel at Mürren, high-up in the snow-clad Alps.
nice
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From this reading “A honeymooning couple, no doubt,” he went on--“nice place this for a honeymoon!” and the white-haired old Chinese who--most unusual in one of his race, had a long white beard--smiled as he poured out a tiny glass of white curaçao, the only form of alcohol I ever saw him indulge in.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading “A honeymooning couple, no doubt,” he went on--“nice place this for a honeymoon!” and the white-haired old Chinese who--most unusual in one of his race, had a long white beard--smiled as he poured out a tiny glass of white curaçao, the only form of alcohol I ever saw him indulge in.
OFprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading BY WILLIAM LE QUEUX AUTHOR OF “MADEMOISELLE OF MONTE CARLO,” “THE VOICE FROM THE VOID,” ETC.
old
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From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ “Yes, an extremely pretty girl,” remarked old Dr. Feng, bending towards me and speaking softly across the _table-à-deux_ at which we were dining at the Kürhaus hotel at Mürren, high-up in the snow-clad Alps.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading “A honeymooning couple, no doubt,” he went on--“nice place this for a honeymoon!” and the white-haired old Chinese who--most unusual in one of his race, had a long white beard--smiled as he poured out a tiny glass of white curaçao, the only form of alcohol I ever saw him indulge in.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading “A honeymooning couple, no doubt,” he went on--“nice place this for a honeymoon!” and the white-haired old Chinese who--most unusual in one of his race, had a long white beard--smiled as he poured out a tiny glass of white curaçao, the only form of alcohol I ever saw him indulge in.
only
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From this reading “A honeymooning couple, no doubt,” he went on--“nice place this for a honeymoon!” and the white-haired old Chinese who--most unusual in one of his race, had a long white beard--smiled as he poured out a tiny glass of white curaçao, the only form of alcohol I ever saw him indulge in.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading She wore a flame-colored dance-frock, and was laughing happily as she chatted with a good-looking young man, perhaps six years or so her senior.
out
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From this reading “A honeymooning couple, no doubt,” he went on--“nice place this for a honeymoon!” and the white-haired old Chinese who--most unusual in one of his race, had a long white beard--smiled as he poured out a tiny glass of white curaçao, the only form of alcohol I ever saw him indulge in.
perhaps
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From this reading She wore a flame-colored dance-frock, and was laughing happily as she chatted with a good-looking young man, perhaps six years or so her senior.
place
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From this reading “A honeymooning couple, no doubt,” he went on--“nice place this for a honeymoon!” and the white-haired old Chinese who--most unusual in one of his race, had a long white beard--smiled as he poured out a tiny glass of white curaçao, the only form of alcohol I ever saw him indulge in.
poured
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From this reading “A honeymooning couple, no doubt,” he went on--“nice place this for a honeymoon!” and the white-haired old Chinese who--most unusual in one of his race, had a long white beard--smiled as he poured out a tiny glass of white curaçao, the only form of alcohol I ever saw him indulge in.
pretty
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From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ “Yes, an extremely pretty girl,” remarked old Dr. Feng, bending towards me and speaking softly across the _table-à-deux_ at which we were dining at the Kürhaus hotel at Mürren, high-up in the snow-clad Alps.
PrintednounUS /printed/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ “Yes, an extremely pretty girl,” remarked old Dr. Feng, bending towards me and speaking softly across the _table-à-deux_ at which we were dining at the Kürhaus hotel at Mürren, high-up in the snow-clad Alps.
QUEUX
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From this reading BY WILLIAM LE QUEUX AUTHOR OF “MADEMOISELLE OF MONTE CARLO,” “THE VOICE FROM THE VOID,” ETC.
race
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From this reading “A honeymooning couple, no doubt,” he went on--“nice place this for a honeymoon!” and the white-haired old Chinese who--most unusual in one of his race, had a long white beard--smiled as he poured out a tiny glass of white curaçao, the only form of alcohol I ever saw him indulge in.
remarked
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From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ “Yes, an extremely pretty girl,” remarked old Dr. Feng, bending towards me and speaking softly across the _table-à-deux_ at which we were dining at the Kürhaus hotel at Mürren, high-up in the snow-clad Alps.
saw
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From this reading “A honeymooning couple, no doubt,” he went on--“nice place this for a honeymoon!” and the white-haired old Chinese who--most unusual in one of his race, had a long white beard--smiled as he poured out a tiny glass of white curaçao, the only form of alcohol I ever saw him indulge in.
seated
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From this reading I glanced across in the direction he indicated and saw seated in a corner, a pretty dark-haired grey-eyed girl of twenty.
senior
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From this reading She wore a flame-colored dance-frock, and was laughing happily as she chatted with a good-looking young man, perhaps six years or so her senior.
ShepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She wore a flame-colored dance-frock, and was laughing happily as she chatted with a good-looking young man, perhaps six years or so her senior.
six
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From this reading She wore a flame-colored dance-frock, and was laughing happily as she chatted with a good-looking young man, perhaps six years or so her senior.
smiled
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From this reading “A honeymooning couple, no doubt,” he went on--“nice place this for a honeymoon!” and the white-haired old Chinese who--most unusual in one of his race, had a long white beard--smiled as he poured out a tiny glass of white curaçao, the only form of alcohol I ever saw him indulge in.
snow-clad
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From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ “Yes, an extremely pretty girl,” remarked old Dr. Feng, bending towards me and speaking softly across the _table-à-deux_ at which we were dining at the Kürhaus hotel at Mürren, high-up in the snow-clad Alps.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading She wore a flame-colored dance-frock, and was laughing happily as she chatted with a good-looking young man, perhaps six years or so her senior.
softly
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From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ “Yes, an extremely pretty girl,” remarked old Dr. Feng, bending towards me and speaking softly across the _table-à-deux_ at which we were dining at the Kürhaus hotel at Mürren, high-up in the snow-clad Alps.
speaking
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From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ “Yes, an extremely pretty girl,” remarked old Dr. Feng, bending towards me and speaking softly across the _table-à-deux_ at which we were dining at the Kürhaus hotel at Mürren, high-up in the snow-clad Alps.
States
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From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ “Yes, an extremely pretty girl,” remarked old Dr. Feng, bending towards me and speaking softly across the _table-à-deux_ at which we were dining at the Kürhaus hotel at Mürren, high-up in the snow-clad Alps.
table-à-deux
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From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ “Yes, an extremely pretty girl,” remarked old Dr. Feng, bending towards me and speaking softly across the _table-à-deux_ at which we were dining at the Kürhaus hotel at Mürren, high-up in the snow-clad Alps.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading BY WILLIAM LE QUEUX AUTHOR OF “MADEMOISELLE OF MONTE CARLO,” “THE VOICE FROM THE VOID,” ETC.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading “A honeymooning couple, no doubt,” he went on--“nice place this for a honeymoon!” and the white-haired old Chinese who--most unusual in one of his race, had a long white beard--smiled as he poured out a tiny glass of white curaçao, the only form of alcohol I ever saw him indulge in.
tiny
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From this reading “A honeymooning couple, no doubt,” he went on--“nice place this for a honeymoon!” and the white-haired old Chinese who--most unusual in one of his race, had a long white beard--smiled as he poured out a tiny glass of white curaçao, the only form of alcohol I ever saw him indulge in.
towardsprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrdz/
in the direction of
From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ “Yes, an extremely pretty girl,” remarked old Dr. Feng, bending towards me and speaking softly across the _table-à-deux_ at which we were dining at the Kürhaus hotel at Mürren, high-up in the snow-clad Alps.
twenty
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From this reading I glanced across in the direction he indicated and saw seated in a corner, a pretty dark-haired grey-eyed girl of twenty.
United
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From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ “Yes, an extremely pretty girl,” remarked old Dr. Feng, bending towards me and speaking softly across the _table-à-deux_ at which we were dining at the Kürhaus hotel at Mürren, high-up in the snow-clad Alps.
unusual
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From this reading “A honeymooning couple, no doubt,” he went on--“nice place this for a honeymoon!” and the white-haired old Chinese who--most unusual in one of his race, had a long white beard--smiled as he poured out a tiny glass of white curaçao, the only form of alcohol I ever saw him indulge in.
VOICE
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From this reading BY WILLIAM LE QUEUX AUTHOR OF “MADEMOISELLE OF MONTE CARLO,” “THE VOICE FROM THE VOID,” ETC.
VOID
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From this reading BY WILLIAM LE QUEUX AUTHOR OF “MADEMOISELLE OF MONTE CARLO,” “THE VOICE FROM THE VOID,” ETC.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She wore a flame-colored dance-frock, and was laughing happily as she chatted with a good-looking young man, perhaps six years or so her senior.
wepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ “Yes, an extremely pretty girl,” remarked old Dr. Feng, bending towards me and speaking softly across the _table-à-deux_ at which we were dining at the Kürhaus hotel at Mürren, high-up in the snow-clad Alps.
wentnounUS /went/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “A honeymooning couple, no doubt,” he went on--“nice place this for a honeymoon!” and the white-haired old Chinese who--most unusual in one of his race, had a long white beard--smiled as he poured out a tiny glass of white curaçao, the only form of alcohol I ever saw him indulge in.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ “Yes, an extremely pretty girl,” remarked old Dr. Feng, bending towards me and speaking softly across the _table-à-deux_ at which we were dining at the Kürhaus hotel at Mürren, high-up in the snow-clad Alps.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ “Yes, an extremely pretty girl,” remarked old Dr. Feng, bending towards me and speaking softly across the _table-à-deux_ at which we were dining at the Kürhaus hotel at Mürren, high-up in the snow-clad Alps.
white
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From this reading “A honeymooning couple, no doubt,” he went on--“nice place this for a honeymoon!” and the white-haired old Chinese who--most unusual in one of his race, had a long white beard--smiled as he poured out a tiny glass of white curaçao, the only form of alcohol I ever saw him indulge in.
white-haired
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From this reading “A honeymooning couple, no doubt,” he went on--“nice place this for a honeymoon!” and the white-haired old Chinese who--most unusual in one of his race, had a long white beard--smiled as he poured out a tiny glass of white curaçao, the only form of alcohol I ever saw him indulge in.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading “A honeymooning couple, no doubt,” he went on--“nice place this for a honeymoon!” and the white-haired old Chinese who--most unusual in one of his race, had a long white beard--smiled as he poured out a tiny glass of white curaçao, the only form of alcohol I ever saw him indulge in.
WILLIAM
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From this reading BY WILLIAM LE QUEUX AUTHOR OF “MADEMOISELLE OF MONTE CARLO,” “THE VOICE FROM THE VOID,” ETC.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading She wore a flame-colored dance-frock, and was laughing happily as she chatted with a good-looking young man, perhaps six years or so her senior.
wore
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From this reading She wore a flame-colored dance-frock, and was laughing happily as she chatted with a good-looking young man, perhaps six years or so her senior.
years
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From this reading She wore a flame-colored dance-frock, and was laughing happily as she chatted with a good-looking young man, perhaps six years or so her senior.
Yes
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From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ “Yes, an extremely pretty girl,” remarked old Dr. Feng, bending towards me and speaking softly across the _table-à-deux_ at which we were dining at the Kürhaus hotel at Mürren, high-up in the snow-clad Alps.
young
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From this reading She wore a flame-colored dance-frock, and was laughing happily as she chatted with a good-looking young man, perhaps six years or so her senior.
