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Chapter XII
PROOF POSITIVE Burton did not get very far with his novel. About nine o'clock on the same evening, Mr. Waddington, who was spending a quiet hour or two with his books, was disturbed by a hasty knock at the door of his rooms. He rose with some reluctance from his chair to answer the summons. "Burton!" he exclaimed. Burton came quickly in.
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on the subject of; concerning
From this reading “About nine o'clock on the same evening, Mr. Waddington, who was spending a quiet hour or two with his books, was disturbed by a hasty knock at the door of his rooms.”
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From this reading “About nine o'clock on the same evening, Mr. Waddington, who was spending a quiet hour or two with his books, was disturbed by a hasty knock at the door of his rooms.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “About nine o'clock on the same evening, Mr. Waddington, who was spending a quiet hour or two with his books, was disturbed by a hasty knock at the door of his rooms.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “About nine o'clock on the same evening, Mr. Waddington, who was spending a quiet hour or two with his books, was disturbed by a hasty knock at the door of his rooms.”
an official order to appear or respond
From this reading “He rose with some reluctance from his chair to answer the summons.”
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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 About nine o'clock on the same evening, Mr. Waddington, who was spending a quiet hour or two with his books, was disturbed by a hasty knock at the door of his rooms.
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading About nine o'clock on the same evening, Mr. Waddington, who was spending a quiet hour or two with his books, was disturbed by a hasty knock at the door of his rooms.
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From this reading He rose with some reluctance from his chair to answer the summons.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading About nine o'clock on the same evening, Mr. Waddington, who was spending a quiet hour or two with his books, was disturbed by a hasty knock at the door of his rooms.
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From this reading About nine o'clock on the same evening, Mr. Waddington, who was spending a quiet hour or two with his books, was disturbed by a hasty knock at the door of his rooms.
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From this reading PROOF POSITIVE Burton did not get very far with his novel.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading About nine o'clock on the same evening, Mr. Waddington, who was spending a quiet hour or two with his books, was disturbed by a hasty knock at the door of his rooms.
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From this reading Burton came quickly in.
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From this reading He rose with some reluctance from his chair to answer the summons.
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading PROOF POSITIVE Burton did not get very far with his novel.
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From this reading About nine o'clock on the same evening, Mr. Waddington, who was spending a quiet hour or two with his books, was disturbed by a hasty knock at the door of his rooms.
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From this reading About nine o'clock on the same evening, Mr. Waddington, who was spending a quiet hour or two with his books, was disturbed by a hasty knock at the door of his rooms.
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From this reading About nine o'clock on the same evening, Mr. Waddington, who was spending a quiet hour or two with his books, was disturbed by a hasty knock at the door of his rooms.
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From this reading "Burton!" he exclaimed.
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From this reading PROOF POSITIVE Burton did not get very far with his novel.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He rose with some reluctance from his chair to answer the summons.
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From this reading PROOF POSITIVE Burton did not get very far with his novel.
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From this reading About nine o'clock on the same evening, Mr. Waddington, who was spending a quiet hour or two with his books, was disturbed by a hasty knock at the door of his rooms.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He rose with some reluctance from his chair to answer the summons.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading PROOF POSITIVE Burton did not get very far with his novel.
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From this reading About nine o'clock on the same evening, Mr. Waddington, who was spending a quiet hour or two with his books, was disturbed by a hasty knock at the door of his rooms.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Burton came quickly in.
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From this reading About nine o'clock on the same evening, Mr. Waddington, who was spending a quiet hour or two with his books, was disturbed by a hasty knock at the door of his rooms.
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From this reading About nine o'clock on the same evening, Mr. Waddington, who was spending a quiet hour or two with his books, was disturbed by a hasty knock at the door of his rooms.
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From this reading About nine o'clock on the same evening, Mr. Waddington, who was spending a quiet hour or two with his books, was disturbed by a hasty knock at the door of his rooms.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading PROOF POSITIVE Burton did not get very far with his novel.
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From this reading PROOF POSITIVE Burton did not get very far with his novel.
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From this reading About nine o'clock on the same evening, Mr. Waddington, who was spending a quiet hour or two with his books, was disturbed by a hasty knock at the door of his rooms.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading About nine o'clock on the same evening, Mr. Waddington, who was spending a quiet hour or two with his books, was disturbed by a hasty knock at the door of his rooms.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading About nine o'clock on the same evening, Mr. Waddington, who was spending a quiet hour or two with his books, was disturbed by a hasty knock at the door of his rooms.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading About nine o'clock on the same evening, Mr. Waddington, who was spending a quiet hour or two with his books, was disturbed by a hasty knock at the door of his rooms.
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From this reading PROOF POSITIVE Burton did not get very far with his novel.
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From this reading PROOF POSITIVE Burton did not get very far with his novel.
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From this reading Burton came quickly in.
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From this reading About nine o'clock on the same evening, Mr. Waddington, who was spending a quiet hour or two with his books, was disturbed by a hasty knock at the door of his rooms.
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From this reading He rose with some reluctance from his chair to answer the summons.
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From this reading About nine o'clock on the same evening, Mr. Waddington, who was spending a quiet hour or two with his books, was disturbed by a hasty knock at the door of his rooms.
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From this reading He rose with some reluctance from his chair to answer the summons.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading About nine o'clock on the same evening, Mr. Waddington, who was spending a quiet hour or two with his books, was disturbed by a hasty knock at the door of his rooms.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He rose with some reluctance from his chair to answer the summons.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading About nine o'clock on the same evening, Mr. Waddington, who was spending a quiet hour or two with his books, was disturbed by a hasty knock at the door of his rooms.
an official order to appear or respond
From this reading He rose with some reluctance from his chair to answer the summons.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading About nine o'clock on the same evening, Mr. Waddington, who was spending a quiet hour or two with his books, was disturbed by a hasty knock at the door of his rooms.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He rose with some reluctance from his chair to answer the summons.
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From this reading About nine o'clock on the same evening, Mr. Waddington, who was spending a quiet hour or two with his books, was disturbed by a hasty knock at the door of his rooms.
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From this reading PROOF POSITIVE Burton did not get very far with his novel.
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From this reading About nine o'clock on the same evening, Mr. Waddington, who was spending a quiet hour or two with his books, was disturbed by a hasty knock at the door of his rooms.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading About nine o'clock on the same evening, Mr. Waddington, who was spending a quiet hour or two with his books, was disturbed by a hasty knock at the door of his rooms.
which person or people
From this reading About nine o'clock on the same evening, Mr. Waddington, who was spending a quiet hour or two with his books, was disturbed by a hasty knock at the door of his rooms.
in the company of; together with
From this reading PROOF POSITIVE Burton did not get very far with his novel.
