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Chapter XXVI
MR. WADDINGTON ALSO With his hat at a very distinct angle indeed, with a fourpenny cigar, ornamented by a gold band, in his mouth, Burton sat before a hard-toned piano and vamped. "Pretty music, The Chocolate Soldier," he remarked, with an air of complete satisfaction in his performance. Miss Maud, who was standing by his side with her hand laid lightly upon his shoulder, assented vigorously. "And you do play it so nicely, Mr. Burton," she said.
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earlier than; in front of
From this reading “WADDINGTON ALSO With his hat at a very distinct angle indeed, with a fourpenny cigar, ornamented by a gold band, in his mouth, Burton sat before a hard-toned piano and vamped.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"Pretty music, The Chocolate Soldier," he remarked, with an air of complete satisfaction in his performance.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Miss Maud, who was standing by his side with her hand laid lightly upon his shoulder, assented vigorously.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “Miss Maud, who was standing by his side with her hand laid lightly upon his shoulder, assented vigorously.”
a formal word for “on”
From this reading “Miss Maud, who was standing by his side with her hand laid lightly upon his shoulder, assented vigorously.”
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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 WADDINGTON ALSO With his hat at a very distinct angle indeed, with a fourpenny cigar, ornamented by a gold band, in his mouth, Burton sat before a hard-toned piano and vamped.
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From this reading "Pretty music, The Chocolate Soldier," he remarked, with an air of complete satisfaction in his performance.
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From this reading WADDINGTON ALSO With his hat at a very distinct angle indeed, with a fourpenny cigar, ornamented by a gold band, in his mouth, Burton sat before a hard-toned piano and vamped.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "Pretty music, The Chocolate Soldier," he remarked, with an air of complete satisfaction in his performance.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading WADDINGTON ALSO With his hat at a very distinct angle indeed, with a fourpenny cigar, ornamented by a gold band, in his mouth, Burton sat before a hard-toned piano and vamped.
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From this reading WADDINGTON ALSO With his hat at a very distinct angle indeed, with a fourpenny cigar, ornamented by a gold band, in his mouth, Burton sat before a hard-toned piano and vamped.
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From this reading Miss Maud, who was standing by his side with her hand laid lightly upon his shoulder, assented vigorously.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading WADDINGTON ALSO With his hat at a very distinct angle indeed, with a fourpenny cigar, ornamented by a gold band, in his mouth, Burton sat before a hard-toned piano and vamped.
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From this reading WADDINGTON ALSO With his hat at a very distinct angle indeed, with a fourpenny cigar, ornamented by a gold band, in his mouth, Burton sat before a hard-toned piano and vamped.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading WADDINGTON ALSO With his hat at a very distinct angle indeed, with a fourpenny cigar, ornamented by a gold band, in his mouth, Burton sat before a hard-toned piano and vamped.
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From this reading WADDINGTON ALSO With his hat at a very distinct angle indeed, with a fourpenny cigar, ornamented by a gold band, in his mouth, Burton sat before a hard-toned piano and vamped.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading WADDINGTON ALSO With his hat at a very distinct angle indeed, with a fourpenny cigar, ornamented by a gold band, in his mouth, Burton sat before a hard-toned piano and vamped.
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From this reading "Pretty music, The Chocolate Soldier," he remarked, with an air of complete satisfaction in his performance.
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From this reading WADDINGTON ALSO With his hat at a very distinct angle indeed, with a fourpenny cigar, ornamented by a gold band, in his mouth, Burton sat before a hard-toned piano and vamped.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "Pretty music, The Chocolate Soldier," he remarked, with an air of complete satisfaction in his performance.
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From this reading WADDINGTON ALSO With his hat at a very distinct angle indeed, with a fourpenny cigar, ornamented by a gold band, in his mouth, Burton sat before a hard-toned piano and vamped.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "And you do play it so nicely, Mr. Burton," she said.
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From this reading WADDINGTON ALSO With his hat at a very distinct angle indeed, with a fourpenny cigar, ornamented by a gold band, in his mouth, Burton sat before a hard-toned piano and vamped.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading WADDINGTON ALSO With his hat at a very distinct angle indeed, with a fourpenny cigar, ornamented by a gold band, in his mouth, Burton sat before a hard-toned piano and vamped.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Miss Maud, who was standing by his side with her hand laid lightly upon his shoulder, assented vigorously.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading WADDINGTON ALSO With his hat at a very distinct angle indeed, with a fourpenny cigar, ornamented by a gold band, in his mouth, Burton sat before a hard-toned piano and vamped.
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From this reading WADDINGTON ALSO With his hat at a very distinct angle indeed, with a fourpenny cigar, ornamented by a gold band, in his mouth, Burton sat before a hard-toned piano and vamped.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Pretty music, The Chocolate Soldier," he remarked, with an air of complete satisfaction in his performance.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Miss Maud, who was standing by his side with her hand laid lightly upon his shoulder, assented vigorously.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading WADDINGTON ALSO With his hat at a very distinct angle indeed, with a fourpenny cigar, ornamented by a gold band, in his mouth, Burton sat before a hard-toned piano and vamped.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading WADDINGTON ALSO With his hat at a very distinct angle indeed, with a fourpenny cigar, ornamented by a gold band, in his mouth, Burton sat before a hard-toned piano and vamped.
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From this reading WADDINGTON ALSO With his hat at a very distinct angle indeed, with a fourpenny cigar, ornamented by a gold band, in his mouth, Burton sat before a hard-toned piano and vamped.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "And you do play it so nicely, Mr. Burton," she said.
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From this reading Miss Maud, who was standing by his side with her hand laid lightly upon his shoulder, assented vigorously.
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From this reading Miss Maud, who was standing by his side with her hand laid lightly upon his shoulder, assented vigorously.
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From this reading Miss Maud, who was standing by his side with her hand laid lightly upon his shoulder, assented vigorously.
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From this reading Miss Maud, who was standing by his side with her hand laid lightly upon his shoulder, assented vigorously.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading WADDINGTON ALSO With his hat at a very distinct angle indeed, with a fourpenny cigar, ornamented by a gold band, in his mouth, Burton sat before a hard-toned piano and vamped.
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From this reading MR.
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From this reading "Pretty music, The Chocolate Soldier," he remarked, with an air of complete satisfaction in his performance.
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From this reading "And you do play it so nicely, Mr. Burton," she said.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Pretty music, The Chocolate Soldier," he remarked, with an air of complete satisfaction in his performance.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading WADDINGTON ALSO With his hat at a very distinct angle indeed, with a fourpenny cigar, ornamented by a gold band, in his mouth, Burton sat before a hard-toned piano and vamped.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Pretty music, The Chocolate Soldier," he remarked, with an air of complete satisfaction in his performance.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading WADDINGTON ALSO With his hat at a very distinct angle indeed, with a fourpenny cigar, ornamented by a gold band, in his mouth, Burton sat before a hard-toned piano and vamped.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "And you do play it so nicely, Mr. Burton," she said.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Pretty music, The Chocolate Soldier," he remarked, with an air of complete satisfaction in his performance.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Pretty music, The Chocolate Soldier," he remarked, with an air of complete satisfaction in his performance.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "And you do play it so nicely, Mr. Burton," she said.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading WADDINGTON ALSO With his hat at a very distinct angle indeed, with a fourpenny cigar, ornamented by a gold band, in his mouth, Burton sat before a hard-toned piano and vamped.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Pretty music, The Chocolate Soldier," he remarked, with an air of complete satisfaction in his performance.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "And you do play it so nicely, Mr. Burton," she said.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Miss Maud, who was standing by his side with her hand laid lightly upon his shoulder, assented vigorously.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Miss Maud, who was standing by his side with her hand laid lightly upon his shoulder, assented vigorously.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "And you do play it so nicely, Mr. Burton," she said.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Pretty music, The Chocolate Soldier," he remarked, with an air of complete satisfaction in his performance.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading Miss Maud, who was standing by his side with her hand laid lightly upon his shoulder, assented vigorously.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Pretty music, The Chocolate Soldier," he remarked, with an air of complete satisfaction in his performance.
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Miss Maud, who was standing by his side with her hand laid lightly upon his shoulder, assented vigorously.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading WADDINGTON ALSO With his hat at a very distinct angle indeed, with a fourpenny cigar, ornamented by a gold band, in his mouth, Burton sat before a hard-toned piano and vamped.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading WADDINGTON ALSO With his hat at a very distinct angle indeed, with a fourpenny cigar, ornamented by a gold band, in his mouth, Burton sat before a hard-toned piano and vamped.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Miss Maud, who was standing by his side with her hand laid lightly upon his shoulder, assented vigorously.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading WADDINGTON ALSO With his hat at a very distinct angle indeed, with a fourpenny cigar, ornamented by a gold band, in his mouth, Burton sat before a hard-toned piano and vamped.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Miss Maud, who was standing by his side with her hand laid lightly upon his shoulder, assented vigorously.
which person or people
From this reading Miss Maud, who was standing by his side with her hand laid lightly upon his shoulder, assented vigorously.
in the company of; together with
From this reading WADDINGTON ALSO With his hat at a very distinct angle indeed, with a fourpenny cigar, ornamented by a gold band, in his mouth, Burton sat before a hard-toned piano and vamped.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "And you do play it so nicely, Mr. Burton," she said.
